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Summary: Worth The Wait
Review: I eagerly awaited the continuation of Jessica and Dawit's story, and I was not disappointed. Even though this is a sequel, there was enough character history to pick up this novel without having read its predecessor, My Soul To Keep. Rich character development, an unbelievable story and enough action to keep the story moving along.This book was like a candy bar, I wanted very much to eat it (in this case read it) but not too quickly so that I could savor every bit. Ms. Due's books will forever have space on my bookshelf!
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Summary: Ms. Due has done it again
Review: Simply wonderful. You know a book is good when it calls out to you and won't allow you to sleep at night.
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Summary: Compelling, Intriguing
Review: My first encounter with this author occurred when a friend working at a bookstore gave me an advance copy. I have just ordered all other books by her. This is a facinating story employing horror, science fiction, faith, and the power of love and family. The characters are rich, complicated and very compelling. I can't wait for the next book in the series and this one isn't published at the time of this review. This book was as good a read, if not better than Dean Koontz, From the Corner of His Eye.
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Summary: Hallelujah!
Review: Tananarive Due has brilliantly broken new ground for Black Authors. Not since Stephen King's book IT has a novel made such an impact on me. As a black writer in this genre all I can say is Tananarive has set the standard of excellence and I can only HOPE AND PRAY to be half the author she is!
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Summary: Spellbinding!!
Review: I am still shaking after reading this novel. It was more than what I could have ever expected. Jessica Wolde, whom we met in "My Soul to Keep", is trying to come to grips with the death of her daughter, Kira, and the new life that she has to deal with, immortality. The question that continued to come to her mind was "Why?" To make matters more complicated, she gives birth to Bee-Bee or Fana who is able to control the weather, read her mind and enters her dreams. She is scared. Then there is Lucas, who will do almost anything to save his son. Even if it means leaving his son on his death bed to travel to Bostwana for this unknown cure. "The Living Blood" will make you hold your breath from beginning to end. It is a story that makes your question your own beliefs of loyalty and humanity. Ms. Due has written another excellant novel. I just hope that there will be a sequal. (be cautious of the Bee cave and wait until you find out who the Mummy-like character really is) Peace and Blessings!
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Summary: A Well Done Supernatural Thriller
Review: The Living Blood is a well-written and intelligent supernatural thriller. Despite some of the misleading reviews below, it has nothing to do with Vampires. You should note that this book is a sequel to My Soul To Keep. However, the plot is self-contained and it is not necessary to read My Soul To Keep in order to fully appreciate this book.
I'm not going to spend time summarizing the plot because the product description does that.
The heroine is strong and the little girl is cute. Most of the characters and their motivations are believable. The pacing is just right, slow enough for good character development but fast enough to keep your attention. The depictions of the great ancient churches of Ethiopia are dazzling.
For me, the most satisfying aspect of the book was learning the origin of the Blood. The answer is imaginative and thought provoking.
At just over 500 pages, the book has a number of subplots. Some of these subplots are detached from the main story, but none so much so that you'll want to skip ahead. My favorite subplot involved Lucas Shepard, who races around the world trying to track down a dose of The Blood to save his dying son before it's too late. Shepard ironically happens to be a world famous microbiologist, and Due does an excellent job of portraying his internal angst over the inability of his science to cure his son. Both Dr. Shepard and his son are endearing characters who give the book emotional depth.
I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 for three reasons. First, I thought the battle for control of the Blood should've been more high-stakes. If a small clinic in Botswana were giving away free doses of a cure-for-everything, it would hardly remain a secret. The struggle for it would be monumental. Second, I thought the book would've been a better read if Due had spent more time exploring the fascinating Life Brothers, or at least their leader Khaldun. I finished the book with so many unanswered questions about them. (Was the Blood given to Khaldun or did he take it?) Finally, some of the loose ends in the book were distracting. For instance, Due never bothers to explain who The Bee Lady is or why she's after Fana. But overall, this was a wonderful book that I highly recommend.
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Summary: Blood Money!
Review: I dove into "The Living Blood" on a whim, expecting to find yet another take on the vampire genre...but ready for someone other than Anne Rice to read. I'm ecstatic that I came across Tananarive Due's book! Not quite a true vampire story, yet having all the thrilling elements, "The Living Blood" barrels along nicely, combining awesome and well-developed characters, and a brilliant plot. Due's writing manage's to be poetic, emotionally deep, and intriguing all at once.
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Summary: Spellbinding
Review: I was a little apprehensive about reading this book because I mistakenly believed it was all about voodoo. To my surprise, the book had biblical references woven throughout the story right down to the source of the "blood". Ms. Due's writing is mellifluous and spellbinding. She gives such depth to her characters you can almost visualize them as they journey through the trials and challenges they face in their attempts to lead a "normal" life. Due's development of the main character, five-year-old Fana (BeBe) was amazing. Of the 18 or so books I have read this year, this book is on my Top Ten list.
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