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« on: April 04, 2005, 04:56:42 PM »
My favorite part is late 1897 because it is just so OUT THERE. I LOVE Count Petofi--he's one of my all-time favorite characters. It was also great when Julia came out because we had not seen her in many months at that point. And I think that Judith's revenge may be my favorite side-plot in all of DS. I thought it really showcased the talents of Joan Bennett and Jerry Lacy. Joan in particular wasn't often given very interesting material in the later period.
I loved Nancy's creation of Charity/Pansy ("Pansity"). Her scenes are such a trip. I particularly love when she starts doing the bump-and-grind right in front of her own outraged father.
Angelique also had superior material during this period, and some of the supporting characters, such as King Johnny, Aristede, and Wanda Paisley (gods, I hope I've got her name right) were just such fun.
As drama, I actually thought early 1897 was the best period in the entire series, rivalled only by the original Laura Collins storyline. There was great psychological depth to the creation of the conflicted family, and there were only a couple of embarrassing continuity glitches.
Late 1897 is still my favorite, though. I realize it is difficult in the context of today's culture to realize this, but one may still love something with fierce devotion even if one does not regard it as "the best."
G.