Small town Louisiana has a big problem - or rather a number of big problems. And now some of them have come knocking on Sookie's door ...Sookie is an unassuming cocktail waitress in an (outwardly) unremarkable town. She's quiet, keeps to herself and doesn't get out much. Attractive as she is, her hidden 'talents' send men running. For some reason her mindreading skills are just a bit threatening ...Then the unreadable Bill appears on the scene. Tall, dark and handsome, Bill seems to be the man of her dreams. Except he's not technically human. Bill is a vampire and a vampire who keeps seriously bad company, some suspected - unsurprisingly - of murder. Things get a bit close to home when a co-worker is murdered and Sookie starts wondering whether she will be next ...
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'Bridget Jones with fangs … this is the best tongue-in-cheek vampire story I have ever read' -- SFX
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Meet Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic cocktail waitress in the quiet rural town of Bon Temps, Lousiana: she's found a boyfriend, and her life will never be the same again!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Mooji
Format:Paperback
After watching the first few episodes of True Blood on HBO, I was enthralled with what seemed to be a darker, more humorous updated version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and discovered the series was based on a set of novels by Charlaine Harris.
I ordered the first four and read them within a week. Whilst they were markedly different from HBO's version, I quickly became involved with the characters and the world in and around Bon Temps.
The novel revolves around a mind reading waitress, her vampire boyfriend and the emergence of Vampire society. The setting of Louisiana is original and the characters of Sookie and the vampires around her are fascinating. We don't leap immediately into the supernatural world, but learn along with Sookie, that not everything is as it seems, and whilst exciting - there is a much darker undertone.
Charlaine writes fromm Sookie's perspective - you can almost hear the southern drawl as the chapters progress, and Sookie's spirited and sometimes hilarious narrative keeps you riveted. The typical and traditional gothic stereotypes of vampires are deftly sidestepped, and Charlaine doesn't reinvent the concept of vampires as much as reinvigorates them.
The only shortcoming of this book is that it ends too soon, but on the plus side, the continuing books in the series are consistent and builds on previous storylines, subplots and characters. I can't believe I've not picked up these books before now, and am lookinng forward to reading the rest of the series.
I ordered the first four and read them within a week. Whilst they were markedly different from HBO's version, I quickly became involved with the characters and the world in and around Bon Temps.
The novel revolves around a mind reading waitress, her vampire boyfriend and the emergence of Vampire society. The setting of Louisiana is original and the characters of Sookie and the vampires around her are fascinating. We don't leap immediately into the supernatural world, but learn along with Sookie, that not everything is as it seems, and whilst exciting - there is a much darker undertone.
Charlaine writes fromm Sookie's perspective - you can almost hear the southern drawl as the chapters progress, and Sookie's spirited and sometimes hilarious narrative keeps you riveted. The typical and traditional gothic stereotypes of vampires are deftly sidestepped, and Charlaine doesn't reinvent the concept of vampires as much as reinvigorates them.
The only shortcoming of this book is that it ends too soon, but on the plus side, the continuing books in the series are consistent and builds on previous storylines, subplots and characters. I can't believe I've not picked up these books before now, and am lookinng forward to reading the rest of the series.
61 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
At first the town seemed so ordinary, as did she. A smiling waitress in a small cafe who, when she sees someone in trouble, feels honour bound to try to help. But things are not as they seem.
Imagine a female main character who, while she does have a special gift (she can read minds), does not possess superhuman strength or unbelievable intelligence or enormous wealth, but a kind heart and a willingness to believe in people. Now imagine she meets a vampire. Not one who turns into a bat, but one who renovates his house and has the odd human weakness of his own. Now imagine them in love. There's bound to be trouble.
A fantastic book - I can't wait for the sequel!
76 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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You know the saying - never judge a book by its cover? Classic example. The cover looks dull, but the story is anything but. This was one of the most interesting vampire stories I have read, and I could not put it down. The characters are so believable and the story had me guessing to the end. I would really recommend this, especially if you are a fan of Laurell K Hamilton. Very much written in the same vein (no pun intended), humourous, attractive and I cannot wait for the sequel.
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Awesome!
I absolutely loved this first book!
From the very beginning you get pulled into and hooked on, the very likeable, Sookie's, story... Read more
From the very beginning you get pulled into and hooked on, the very likeable, Sookie's, story... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Reader08
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Original spin on a tried and tested formula
Have read a few novels in the vampire genre. The best (Sir Terry Pratchett, Richard Matheson) manage to add something new to the genre. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Susan Hulse
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Great !
I wanted to read the books before I watched the TV series and so far Im loving it!
great writer
great writer
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Slow start but half way through couldnt put it down. I was totally addicted to the twilight saga and although this is very different it was great to get back into the vampire... Read more
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I am not usually a reader, but happened to pick this book up as my sister had a hard copy and found that I had to buy the kindle version because I was addicted to the storyline! Read more
Published 20 days ago by Beckay
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Good stuff.
Not quite as good as the tv show, though enjoyable nonetheless.
Well written, but not something that has much re-read value, I imagine.
Well written, but not something that has much re-read value, I imagine.
Published 2 months ago by David
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Uncomfortable
Silly, badly written, not worth the money and an uncomfortable read in some respects. I wish I could take the money and the time spent (almost half the book before I finally gave... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ping
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Fantastic
Brilliant and thrilling vampire novel! Better than twilight! You won't be able to put it down! I can't wait to read the next one!
Published 3 months ago by charlotteemily
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Great book
This was a great book, I couldn't put it down! I only bought the first of the series in case my expectations were not lived up too however I'm now regreting not buying the second... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Newbie
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Really enjoyed this!
I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the rest of them in the series. If you like the TV show I'd recommend you read it.
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