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Summary: Just a fun read
Review: If you like a fun spin on the whole vampire genre (and a little romance) set in the South no less - you'll like this book.There will be the inevitable comparisons between the Southern Vampire stories and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series (of which I am a fan), but they are different. Yes, the main character is female and she does end up in a relationship with a vampire. However, this whole type of theme is not original to Hamilton and Ms. Harris puts her own spin to the world she creates. First off Ms Harris knows her "South" and all the wacky characters that live there - whether they are human or vampire. These stories, though they have they do have violence and a few nice sex scenes (not as graphic or as violent as Hamilton's series) are not as dark and demented as many books out there. Sookie Stackhouse has a "disability" - she can read minds. Which instead of making her some sort of comic book hero, is really a problem for her. Humor! These books can be very funny. Ms Harris has a great wit which just adds to her storytelling. This is a quick read and fun. Buy it, you'll probably want to read it a few times!
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Summary: Bill and Sookies #1 fan
Review: I laughed at my son when he brought the Sookie Stackhouse series home. Now he is laughing because I read all three books in three days and can not wait for the next one. I was a little disappointed in Club Dead. Bill and Sookie belong together and Club Dead was not as good because of them being apart. I am hoping someone will make the books into a movie or better yet an HBO series. I am anxiously awaiting Dead to the World. I only hope Bill and Sookie make up for lost time.I am just as excited about it as I was about HP #5.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: When I first picked up the book and read the back cover, I thought it was interesting. When I started reading the book I was not disappointed. It is amusing how the author creates a society where people are aware of vampires and are trying to live with one another. There was plenty of humor through the book. I couldn't put the book down and finished it the day I got it. If you want a light entertaining book with some mystery added in...then this is the book to get.
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Summary: Sookie Stackhouse...
Review: is a waitress at a bar in a small town in Louisiana. She is thought of as crazy, mostly because she sticks to herself because of the fact that she can read minds. Than one day a man enters the bar and she can't read his thoughts.
He's tall, dark, handsome and very, very dead. He's a vampire and she is drawn to him. His silent mind draws her and she finds herself starting an adventure, an adventure that seem becomes a nightmare as murder becomes part of the plot. In fact a few murders are mixed into the story and soon Sookie wonders if having a vampire as her boyfriend is such a good idea.
Funny as Hell - New Orleans has become the vampires' Mecca! A few sex scenes and the mystery of who the killer IS was NOT easy to solve. Through-out the story I kept thinking, 'He did it-no, wait-she did it-no wait' but in the end I was surprised.
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Summary: A fun dark read!
Review: This vampire series is a great counterpoint to the Anita Blake stories. Much as I love Laurell Hamilton's dark and vivid imagination, I prefer Charlaine Harris' lighter touch. But make no mistake, there is violence and horror present in these pages. Sookie Stackhouse is no kick-butt herione but rather more down home kind of gal, funny and sweet not quite girl-next-door burdened with an unusual telepathic ability. All the supporting characters are interesting and Bill the vampire is mysterious, strong and vulnerable. I bought the first two volumes and look forward to future installments! Recommend for 16 and up for language, sex & violence.
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Summary: An Intriguing Blend of Horror and Mystery!
Review: Sookie Stackhouse has what she calls a "disability." She's a telepath. Now reading minds sounds like it might be a good thing, but as she points out it sort of gets in the way of relationships, sexual relationships in particularly. It's hard for her to have sex and enjoy it when she knows the man she's with thinks her breasts are too small or maybe he's thinking of someone else. Besides, other people's thoughts bombarding her all day drive her crazy. She works as a waitress in a bar and comes in contact with many people on a daily basis. So for her own sanity, and because she thinks it rude to listen in, she's learn to block out the noise from the minds of others. Then Bill comes into her life. He's the perfect boyfriend because she can't read his thoughts at all. That's because he has a disability of his own. He's dead. He's a vampire. Vampires have recently come out of the closet so to speak and exposed their existence to the world. All of this came about because of the creation of synthetic blood, making it possible for them to exist without preying on unwilling humans. They are the new minority and now wish to coexist with humans. Of course, the vampires-like any minority-have those who hate them. But they also have those who admire and adore them as well. These people are called fang-bangers. Three female fang-bangers suddenly turn up dead, murdered, and the vampires are quickly blamed. Fear fuels the fires of hatred and violence erupts between the humans and the undead. This puts Bill at risk. Also, Sookie fears that she's next on the murderer's list since she has a vampire boyfriend. So, with Bill's help, she uses her "disability" to solve the mystery, and in the process she puts her own life on the line.
This is an extraordinary and original book; full of charm and wit, capturing small-town America to a T. Harris blends together several genres-horror, mystery, and a bit of Gothic romance-with ease and aplomb. She has a straight forward, just between you and me kind of style that's fun and easy to read. One minute she's making you laugh, the next she's sending chills along your spine, and the next she's got you wondering who done it. This book will entertain and keep you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Can't believe I just discovered this Book!
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful book. Funny, entertaining, and sexy you name it, it happened. I'm always looking for twists to the vampire story. I've found it in Charlaine Harris' book. You can definately see the influences from recent movies and books, but that did not ruin the book, only enhanced it more. Sookie, a quirky telepath, finds her dream man... the Vampire Bill! LOL, what a name for a vamp. I loved the blend of characters, I can't wait to see what they will be getting up to in future books. I'm definately going to purchase the other two books in this series. IMO, this book is well worth your time and money. Buy it!
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Summary: Don't let the cover fool you
Review: I thought this was a children's book until I starting reading the book then I was like...oh it's not for anyone under eighteen. It was the cover. So Sookie,meets and saves the life of Bill the Vampire. Bill is in trouble and Sookie knows that because she can read minds. Sam is a very interesting person. And so will many of the other things that go bump in the night be as you read the other two books. All three books were readable but I like this the best, it was my first.
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Summary: Oh yeah!
Review: Sookie Stackhouse was a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. She kept to herself and seldom went on dates due to what she called her "disability". Sookie could read minds. She had to constantly keep up a mental, steel wall or go insane from all the chatter. Then a man named Bill came along. Sookie knew he was her type of guy because she could not hear a word he was thinking! Bill was a vampire with a bad reputation. Vampires had recently become legally recognized as citizens and bars were stocking up on synthetic blood. Bill had decided to "mainstream" (live among mortals in harmony). However, a serial killer was in town. The victims were all mortal females who had consorted with vampires and Sookie was on the killer's list. ***** Now this is a very interesting type of book! This story blends fantasy, mystery, and romance to create a lethal combinations. The author has added a variety of colorful characters, both "fang" and "human", into the mix that will enthrall the readers. The story can stand alone. It has closure. However, upon finishing the book I was searching stores in hope that this was one of a series. IT IS! This book came out in the year 2001. The second came out in 2002 titled "LIVING DEAD IN DALLAS". The third came out in 2003 titled " CLUB DEAD". Perhaps this author has made new gentry in books. ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch
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Summary: Not exactly a classic but definitely a page turner!
Review: This isn't exactly the kind of book that you would read for any sort of spiritual enlightenment or to feel very smart. It's just FUN reading. This series is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. I picked up Dead Until Dark at a local book festival and went through it in a day. By the end of the story I had ordered the next two books online and couldn't wait for the shipment. The story is not complicated, the grammar isn't perfect, I wouldn't say the characters are well developed, but it is a terribly enjoyable read that kept me interested and giggling all the way through. A welcome addition to my dessert table of literature.
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