Post by vandergraafk on Jan 11, 2007 18:55:00 GMT -5
This book has all the makings of a disaster. The manor turns on the sisters as a black hole opens up in the upstairs bathroom. The plumbing erupts in the basement, despite Leo's torturous repairs. Haven't we seen some of this before in House Call? Does the manor simply need another witch doctor cleansing?
Or, is the book messing with the grand design - at least the Nexus - by invoking a new type of demonic attack on the manor?
As the main plot unfolds, however, a charming twist unfolds. As part of the strange occurrences in the manor, an alternate reality is holographically revealed in Paige's bedroom. In this alternate reality, Paige sees herself as a toddler playing with toys as Grams reads to her sisters. Yes, that's right. Paige is with her birth family and is experiencing life with big sister Prue, as well as Piper and Phoebe. Now, this is a plot twist worth pursuing!
Unfortunately, the novel does not develop this at all. Rather, it is plot device to steer the book towards eventual Freudian analysis. The manor is evil only because each of the sisters - and Leo - have unresolved childhood issues. Disappointing, indeed, and a bit too predictable.
Or, is the book messing with the grand design - at least the Nexus - by invoking a new type of demonic attack on the manor?
As the main plot unfolds, however, a charming twist unfolds. As part of the strange occurrences in the manor, an alternate reality is holographically revealed in Paige's bedroom. In this alternate reality, Paige sees herself as a toddler playing with toys as Grams reads to her sisters. Yes, that's right. Paige is with her birth family and is experiencing life with big sister Prue, as well as Piper and Phoebe. Now, this is a plot twist worth pursuing!
Unfortunately, the novel does not develop this at all. Rather, it is plot device to steer the book towards eventual Freudian analysis. The manor is evil only because each of the sisters - and Leo - have unresolved childhood issues. Disappointing, indeed, and a bit too predictable.