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Post by Trace on Sept 30, 2018 22:54:12 GMT
I just started these, and can tell I’m going to love them, but I’m having placement trouble! Q & M aren’t even married yet in RtC which is 2003...and in these stories they have almost-adult children (or are they adults?)....Q’s 65th birthday is mentioned, and since we know that he’s not really 65, let’s assume Maggie is. Maggie was born circa 1942. Add 65 and that puts the year as 2007. When, where and how did they marry and produce grown children in 4 years? Do I need to let it go?—and just go with: the kids were SORAS’d (soap opera rapid aging syndrome—a real soap device, usually for storyline purposes) the same way that David, Amy and Hallie were? Just listen to the story, all will become clear And did it ever!! I’m two stories in and both were excellent! I’ve always loved these two characters and it’s great to see this part of their relationship. So, I got my answer on the grown children, and then we met a lovely golem, which was a nice little nod to one of the original Gold Key comics—and knowing Mark Thomas Passmore, that was entirely intentional! I’m so glad I’ve taken my time with these and am savoring every bite! Next up is Cody Schell’s story, and I can’t wait.
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Post by Zagreus on Oct 1, 2018 3:10:31 GMT
and then we met a lovely golem, which was a nice little nod to one of the original Gold Key comics—and knowing Mark Thomas Passmore, that was entirely intentional! Oh was it? Interesting! Which comic story? oh man you're in for a real treat!
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Post by Trace on Oct 2, 2018 0:51:39 GMT
and then we met a lovely golem, which was a nice little nod to one of the original Gold Key comics—and knowing Mark Thomas Passmore, that was entirely intentional! Oh was it? Interesting! Which comic story? Check it out! Dark Shadows Gold Key Comics golem story
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Post by silverednickle on Oct 2, 2018 17:43:24 GMT
Thanks for sharing Trace, I haven't dived into the graphic novels too much, but I did think I remembered on dramatic cover with a golem looming over Barnabas that the Collinsport Historical Society had shared long before this audio premiered (so I wasn't wrongfully remembering a CHS edit later). It's fun when something this big that spanned so many different media can self-reference subtly or more dramatically. Plus, golems do provide for the potential for interesting storytelling, as both the graphic novel and The Sand that Speaks His Name.
Maybe it's just me, but I just realized the four stories cover four primary elements in their titles- The Girl Beneath the Water, The Sand that Speaks His Name, The Hollow Winds That Beckon, and The Paper to the Flame, which is very cool.
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Post by Trace on Oct 9, 2018 0:58:14 GMT
I loved these four tales! Selby and Scott are always at the top of their game, and the supporting cast are also excellent—particularly Daisy Tormé and Alexandra Donnachie. The four writers have done a brilliant job crafting a four-part serial, albeit each story being self-contained and satisfying! Lots of suspense and scares, and still the gothic love story soap opera at heart.
BRAVO!!
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Post by Zagreus on Oct 14, 2018 17:40:58 GMT
I hope we hear more from Maggie & Quentin's kids at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 18:51:26 GMT
I hope we hear more from Maggie & Quentin's kids at some point. There is plenty of scope
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Post by masterdoctor on Dec 5, 2018 2:12:37 GMT
That was a stunning piece of fiction and genre literature. The amount of depth and layers that they managed to fit into these 4 hours is breath-taking. With me being a loose follower of Dark Shadows and only really having listened to the Quentin stories, Short Trips and Bloodlust, I was a bit hesitant about picking this up, but when it was offered back at pre-order price in I think August, I decided why the hell not and picked it up. One of the best chances I've taken on a Big Finish release. The first episode is accessible to newcomers by having the stories of Maggie and Quentin served up to you on a plate, but in a way that feels natural and actually is vital to the story. The second episode was probably my least favourite, but that isn't to say it was bad. In fact, it was amazing. But like others said, it's very reminiscent of Murder on 81st Street, so it wasn't the most original story in the set. Episode 3 was a great story which felt like a standalone part one to the next episode's part two, but sill being vital and connected to it. The rhythm of the dialogue was great and I really enjoyed the modern classic feel to it. And what I think is the Magnum Opus of this set, The Paper to the Flame. Adventure, mystery, twists, romance that isn't disgustingly sweet, pathos in spades and wonderfully acted to boot as well. I honestly think that everyone should try this amazing set.
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Post by Joseph Lidster on Apr 16, 2019 16:38:31 GMT
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 8, 2024 9:26:45 GMT
If you haven't bought "The Lovers' Refrain" on cd yet- now is the time.. With the Weekly Sale it's currently AUST $33.57 on CD/DL and AUST $57.55 D/L only..
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