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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
By A Customer
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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Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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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I wanted to read the books before I watched the TV series and so far Im loving it!
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Published 1 day ago by Claire Noble
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dead until dark
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
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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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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
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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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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.
Published 5 months ago by Amazgem
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dead until dark
I loved the simplicity of one POV, the sexy descriptions of the vamps and the seedy settings of swampy Louisiana. Read more
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I was at whsmiths one day in my towns shopping centre, I always go in there on the weekend to see what new books are in whether their in the teen section or adult section (bit of a... Read more
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Ever since vampires came out of the coffin (as they laughingly put it) four years ago, I’d hoped one would come to Bon Temps. We had all the other minorities in our little town - why not the newest, the legally recognized undead? But rural northern Louisiana wasn’t too tempting to vampires, apparently; on the other hand, New Orleans was a real center for them - the whole Anne Rice thing, right?
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