Totally Charmed: Demons, Whitelighters And the Power of Three (Smart Pop series) [Paperback]

Jennifer Crusie (Introduction), Evelyn Vaughn (Collaborator), Rebecca York (Collaborator), Maggie Shayne (Collaborator), Vera Nazarian (Collaborator), Tanya Huff (Collaborator), Jody Lynn Nye (Collaborator)

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Series: Smart Pop series | Publication Date: October 11, 2005

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From Cole's downfall and Phoebe's somewhat questionable fashion sense to the power of three in history and literature and a magical tourist's guide to the Halliwells's hometown of San Francisco, this clever, lighthearted essay collection offers a fun and funny look at the world of the WB hit series Charmed. Edited by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie, these accessible and entertaining essays apply the wit and insight of one of today's leading romance authors to the stylish, occasionally campy fan favorite known for its scandalous outfits, revolving door of love interests, and the magical mayhem of three otherwise normal sisters who must fight against evil as they deal with the challenges of everyday life.

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Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times–bestselling author of Bet Me, Faking It, and Welcome to Temptation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Smart Pop (October 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932100601
• ISBN-13: 978-1932100600
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intellectual Fun, November 12, 2005

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Douglas L. Davidson (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Charmed: Demons, Whitelighters And the Power of Three (Smart Pop series) (Paperback)

"Charmed" has always been a show that more than what it seemed. It was never really about 3 sisters with magical powers, but 3 sisters and their dynamic. That's one of the things that I loved about this book - it takes the ideas presented in the series over the course of the past 7 years (not including the current 8th season) and examine them. My favorite is the article discussing Piper's powers that both freeze and speed up time. Personally, I've always believed in magic, but I'm also aware that most of magic is just science. To learn that there is actually a scientific theory behind her power was absolutely fascinating.

So if you're looking for something a little different to read, pick this one up. You won't regret it.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charmed & Dangerous, December 31, 2005

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Tom Knapp "Rambles.NET editor" (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Charmed: Demons, Whitelighters And the Power of Three (Smart Pop series) (Paperback)

This book compiles a gaggle of essays on the facts, fans, flaws and fallacies of "Charmed." The chapters are written by a variety of fantasy, science fiction and romance novelists, modern witches, essayists, columnists, film critics, scientists and more.

The funny thing is, being a non-member of the "Charmed" fanverse, I expected to get bored with the book and quickly hand it off to another reviewer. But no, instead I found myself enjoying these deep, analytical explorations of a show I rarely watched. The hypotheses made and the arguments supporting them are interesting, and often quite fun. ("Charmed" fans must, by the show's very nature, have a good sense of humor, and that comes through in many of these essays.)

I can't say whether or not I'll become a fan of the show. But "Totally Charmed" has me wanting to turn on the television and give it a chance, and that has to be a victory for the writers.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you loved Charmed, you'l love this book, February 27, 2010

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This review is from: Totally Charmed: Demons, Whitelighters And the Power of Three (Smart Pop series) (Paperback)

The best chapter in this book is 'what would have happened if Prue were still alive'.