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Reviewed Titles Stagestruck Vampires and Other Phantasms	Suzy McKee Charnas Reviews Added March 4, 2005 Stagestruck Vampires and Other Phantasms Author: Suzy McKee Charnas Publisher: Tachyon Publications Available At: Bookstores Everywhere Publishing Date: Available Now Genre: Fantasy: Dark Format: Hardback Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1-892391-21-X Author Email/Website: www.suzymckeecharnas.com Reviewer: Cyndi Witkus Rating: 7.25 Gargoyles From the moment of reading the "true" story of the Phantom of the Opera through the two essays that end this book, I was drawn into a deep, dark, yet highly erotic world that Suzy Charnas brings to life. I enjoy reading all things paranormal, but this book delves deep into the emotions of the characters. Though at moments I found myself having trouble getting into Unicorn Tapestry, once I got past the first few pages, I settled down into a wonderful rhythm and read. I think the story I could most relate to was Boobs. Though it deals with a teenager, it's the one I could really relate to as I remembered going through puberty. We all want to be strong even as the differences between boys and girls become more apparent and seeing how one girl copes with her loss of physical strength as she enters puberty was interesting and a bit dark. Yet, I could relate easily. Each story is deep, slightly dark, and on some level, it hits where we think our darkest thoughts, though most of us never act upon them. Suzy Charnas has tapped the deepest part of our lives and brought them out in these short stories and essays. What a wonderful collection that I recommend to anyone who wants something different. Return to top of page. This page was last updated on January 1, 2008 This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.