After the Dark (Dark Angel, Book 3) by Max Allan Collins
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Book Reviews of After the Dark (Dark Angel, Book 3)
Book Review: Dark Angel After the Dark
Summary: 4 Stars
Very well written. I found the characterizations very true to those in the TV series. I was, however, quite disappointed in how quickly, easily, and unbelievably Max's deadly virus was "cured". With such a large part of the TV show working around that, I was unsatisfied with the solution especially since the best part of the show was the way Max & Logan had to dance around each other. There was not enough build-up to the solution in the book series.Book Review: Dark Angel Fans Will Like This
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't quite understand why people are saying the ending is anti-climactic, I think he was just trying to finish out the story. If you like the show and you don't mind reading, you will like the books.Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 4 Stars
I very much enjoyed reading this book. Answers a lot of questions about the whole series. I hope there is more to come.Book Review: Dark angel rules!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
The tv series was cancelled and left many questions unanswered so I think it`s good to have a closure. I liked it.Book Review: Good book, but not without its flaws.
Summary: 3 Stars
First, it is certainly well written. Max Collins, as an outsider to the world of Dark Angel, did a splendid job of staying true to the world of dark angel and its characters. The book reads like an episode. Everything is just right, from Max's witty, sarcastic humor, to the lovable, tender and yet naive Joshua. Unfortunately, as talented as Max Collins is, he was biting off more than he could chew. The two book series (Skin Game and After the Dark) aims to finish off the loose end to the series and bring everything to a satisfying conclusion. As any DA follower would know, the series was way too involved and way too deep to conclude in two episodes, or even four for that matter. Indeed to do true justice to the series, another season, in the least, would be needed.
In trying to conclude the series too quickly, Mr. Collins ends up trivializing many aspects of Dark Angel that made the show so special. The books trivialized the tantalizing struggles of Max and Logan to be together against incredible odds. At the end of Season 2, Max, in an effort to protect Logan intentionally distanced herself. Logan did much the same, thinking only of Max's best interests. This struggle was played down in the two books. By the end of the first, Max and Logan were well on their way to being back together again.
And what of the struggle of the transgenics for acceptance? Again, a storyline quickly and superficially resolved by the first book. The conclusion to the Ames White/Snake Cult saga was even more unbelievable. Without giving away the ending, the conclusion was a total cop out.
In the end, the story failed to really bring colsure to Dark Angel. However, despite the shortcomings, I would reiterate the books are worth a read. Just don't expect anything mind blowing.