Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, No. 1)
by Charlaine Harris
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Author: Charlaine HarrisEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-03
ISBN: 0441016995
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Ace
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Book Review: Bummer!!
Summary: 1 Stars
Let me first say I love good, light reading. I don't need classical writing or serious topics...I love a good girly book. I even devoured the Twilight series which many feel was poorly written. However, I could hardly get through this book. The character development was lacking as I never felt like I knew any of the characters thoroughly. In addition, I just never connected with Sookie as she seems to be emotionally scatterbrained. She likes Sam, then she likes Bill, then she likes neither, then she likes Bill, then Sam, rinse, repeat. Fickleness is fine in concept, but her feelings are never really explained so you have almost no idea where she's coming from. The plot line jumped around quite a bit as well, and in and in the end I felt this was a bit like reading something written by a 10th grade English student. Not that I could do better, mind you, but I'm not a published author.
I really wanted to like this book, truly I did. I even took it with me for a cross-Atlantic flight, excited to indulge in hours of uninterrupted reading. Unfortunately, this book make me longingly look at the Sky Mall magazine and wonder if it wouldn't be more interesting. Was that a Snuggie I saw? :)
Summary of Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, No. 1)
Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out....Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea.
A fun, fast, funny, and wonderfully intriguing blend of vampire and mystery that's hard to put down, and should not be missed. (Susan Sizemore)
Praise for Charlaine Harris:
Harris writes neatly and with assurance. (New York Times Book Review)
An author of rare talents. (Publishers Weekly)
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