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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
EAN num: 9780689855542
ISBN number: 0689855540
Label: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 224
Printing Date: March 01, 2003
Publishing house: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 191690
Studio: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Sister Wiccas gather round.
By our power we are bound.
Hand in hand and heart to heart,
force all evil to depart!
Paige Matthews is new to the whole 'Power of Three' thing, and looking to explore her powers. So when she reads of a Wiccan convention taking place just outside of Las Vegas, she thinks it's a great opportunity for her and for her sisters to learn more about their witchy ways. Though the girls are all over saving innocents, they aren't that heavy into Wicca practices, and Paige thinks the retreat could be enlightening.
Piper and Phoebe, however, aren't so sure. They're certain that while they spend their days battling honest-to-badness grey magic, their so-called supernatural sisters will be nothing more than a bunch of blessed wanna-bes. Soon though, they hear of a rash of murders committed against practicing Wiccans, and making an appearance at the convention becomes top priority. But as they head for the desert campgrounds, are the Charmed Ones headed straight for disaster?
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Despite the title, there is not much info on Wicca and the only moment when all things Wiccan were mentioned, is also when Piper not-so-subtly ridiculed and mocked the somewhat odd things practicing Wiccans believe. If Wicca is what you're looking for, this is not for you.
However, this book is average, nothing special or different, but at least they focused the attention on innocents as fellow Wiccans. The plot is intriguing and edgy enough to make you want to turn the page to find out whats next. Also, there are plenty of twists and turns that is certainly unexpected, as one thing leads to the other NOT. But what I find a great disappointment was after all that they went through, the "bad guys" were vanquished by Piper's molecular combustion power??? Thats it?!?!?!?!?! On the other hand, the evil enitity may not be as powerful as it seems, but its just not satisfying. Other than the ending, this book is worth a good read to whet your Charmed appetite. Enjoy.
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this book is okay it's title mimics that of the very very first pilot episode. other than that there are no major flaws in it otherthan the more recent books seem to be more frequently set out of san fransico, which is okay but makes the books less connected to the tv series. the story itself is good with some excellent twists.
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This is one of my favourite Charmed book. The dialogue is funny and the story is interesting. If you're a Charmed fans, this book is a must.
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How gratifying to find an author who is obviously quite familiar with the world of "Charmed"; the powers & personalities of the Halliwells (& their friends & lovers) are depicted perfectly. While this should be mandatory for any author entrusted with a "Charmed" novel, it is, sadly (& infuriatingly), the exception in recent novels (the worst example being "Shadow of the Sphinx"; see my review of that book). "Something Wiccan..." has two main failings: one (I'll get to the other later) is that there is a paucity of humor--either situationally or in the witty dialogue that makes the TV episodes sparkle. However, the plot is complex and multi-layered, and filled with surprises; the ending features not just one, but two, surprise twists, neither of which I saw coming.
The biggest disappointment of the book (and what I consider the 2nd major failing), is the lack of insight into Wicca as a religion, and the differences between Witchcraft and Wicca (no, they are not synonomous terms or practices). The plot centers around a Wiccan retreat, which Paige is eager to attend in order to learn more about Wicca, while Piper & Phoebe reluctantly accompany her in the hope of catching whoever is kidnapping members of covens. While the book presents a reasonably good picture of a typical Gathering, and the diverse types of people who practice Wicca, it fails to give any real information as to just what Wiccans actually believe, their religious beliefs, holidays, rituals, etc. This plot presented a golden opportunity to enlighten readers who are understandably confused about Wiccans vs Witches, and a skilled writer (which I think this author is) could have slipped at least some basic info in among the action without sounding preachy.
A more general complaint (not aimed at this book exclusively) is that ever since Paige became a Charmed One, every subsequent novel has focused on her as the main character, with the main plot centering around her & told primarily from her viewpoint. In the earliest novels, the sisters seemed to take turns at center stage (e.g., Phoebe gets sent to the past, to old Salem; Prue's photo assignments have unexpected--and magical--ramifications; Piper volunteers her time with troubled, homeless teens, little knowing that the shelter is run by a warlock who brainwashes the teens to do his bidding) but they still functioned as a team, each of equal importance (i.e., The Power of Three, not Paige and her back-up group the Charmettes). Another stereotype the writers seem to be clinging to is Grouchy Piper and her Reluctance to Accept Paige as either a sister or a responsible adult (despite the fact that Paige, at approximately the age Phoebe was when they became the Charmed Ones, is obviously more responsible & goal-oriented than Phoebe was at that age). Granted, Piper is perhaps too anxious and even obsessed in her new role as the eldest sister, but since Piper & Paige now seem to be close on the TV series, showing mutual affection and respect, it's time that the books also reflected their current relationship. But ever since Paige's arrival, the writers seem mostly interested in her, content to sketch the other sisters as shadowy two-dimensional background figures. Phoebe has been the one most relegated to the background (though to be fair, this DOES reflect the trend on the TV show); it's natural that her divorce & new job have made her more serious, but the books haven't yet caught up with the tragedies in her life (e.g., in this book, she's still happily with Cole). Yet it's as if her role as the carefree, optimistic, effervescent free spirit has been arbitrarily re-assigned to Paige, while Phoebe has become a workaholic in her newspaper job.
But despite these flaws, the book does do a good job of portraying the Charmed Ones' powers and methods, without any embarrassing errors (at least, none that I caught). The dialogue rings true. And the plot is sophisticated and absorbing, a magical who-dunit, and I defy you to not to be surprised at the surprise double twist ending. (On thinking it over, I think that the ending was actually a little improbable--and more than a little confusing--but when I very first read it, it had the wonderful quality of being both a total surprise and yet seeming perfectly logical in retrospect. Maybe any confusion I feel in looking back over it will be cleared up on a more careful second reading--which I definitely look forward to.
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Anything about charmed is a must!! Charmed is the best series in the whole world! noone can beat it not smallville, not the ex-vampire slyer,buffy! No one!!! Charmed is the best!! this book is a must for all charmed lovers and also for magic lovers......
This is such a great book!! Its funny and cute and....exciting!
CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED CHARMED
THE B.....E.....S.....T SHOW ON EARTH!!!
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