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mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
3.0
To be rated/reviewed after this month’s book club meeting
This was a fun, well-paced story set in 1960s New York City. The protagonist is Meg Harrison, a vampire masquerading as a human working as an actor on a popular soap opera that has a supernatural twist. The author drew on her own experience as an actor on the classic soap "Dark Shadows," bringing an insider feel to the story. This was the perfect pick for an October read.
This was a fun, well-paced story set in 1960s New York City. The protagonist is Meg Harrison, a vampire masquerading as a human working as an actor on a popular soap opera that has a supernatural twist. The author drew on her own experience as an actor on the classic soap "Dark Shadows," bringing an insider feel to the story. This was the perfect pick for an October read.
lakeplacidskater's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book by virtue of the characters and the premise--the main character is cast on a Gothic soap opera (loosely based on the Gothic soap Dark Shadows which Scott was in) and has a supernatural secret to keep.
The only reason I didn't give it a four star rating is because the stakes aren't very high. Meg is a vampire but no one even comes close to discovering this fact. Therefore there isn't much tension in the plot because it is treated as if it is something not very noticeable or likely to be discovered. Even her friends don't catch on. And I do agree with another reviewer that there were a lot of characters that were just sort of "there" with nothing to really do or contribute other than their characters.
Other than that, I enjoyed this book, and as a fan of Dark Shadows, enjoyed reading the fictionalized accounts of life "behind the scenes". I would recommend anyone who is a fan of Dark Shadows or supernatural fiction read it.
The only reason I didn't give it a four star rating is because the stakes aren't very high. Meg is a vampire but no one even comes close to discovering this fact. Therefore there isn't much tension in the plot because it is treated as if it is something not very noticeable or likely to be discovered. Even her friends don't catch on. And I do agree with another reviewer that there were a lot of characters that were just sort of "there" with nothing to really do or contribute other than their characters.
Other than that, I enjoyed this book, and as a fan of Dark Shadows, enjoyed reading the fictionalized accounts of life "behind the scenes". I would recommend anyone who is a fan of Dark Shadows or supernatural fiction read it.
slc333's review
2.0
I must admit to not finishing this one. It wasn't terrible but I just couldn't engage with the story. I may got back to it someday when my to be read pile is smaller and not filled with books I am keen to get to. Perhaps I suffered from never having seen the original Dark Shadows soap. Meg seemed kind of cold and selfish and disconnected from her fellow man and thus I found it difficult to care what was happening in her life.
chemistreadingonthejob's review
5.0
Dark passages was an amazing story about Meg Harrison, a vampire, who moves to New York to become an actress without the help of her vampiric powers. Unfortunetly for her a witch is bent on destroying her and her loved ones. Poor Eric was one of her victoms. "Moonlighting" as a playboy bunny and playing several different roles in the new hit T.V. show Dark Passages, Meg is on her way to stardom. Along the way several tragic things happen but in the end Meg is brave and strong and overcomes all. It is so worth the read.
Meg is totally one of my most favorite vampires.
Meg is totally one of my most favorite vampires.
andydcaf2d's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this fictionalized autobiography. The place/event/time isn't always consistent with the reality but I enjoyed how she told her own story in a fictional setting. Made me wish I could have been there instead of running home to see the show. The story captures so much of what has been told in the various Dark Shadows Scrapbooks that you will love this if you are an old fan or a new one just taking your first steps into Collinwood/Stanhope!!
rubyslippersreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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