Scan barcode
sofyy1102's review against another edition
5.0
What a rush!!!
I'm officially part of the Anita Blake fan club. I would love to see this on TV (it would be terribly gory, even worse that The Walking Dead, I'd have to skip those parts, I have a weak stomach).
Anita Blake is once again in trouble, this time she has to deal with some kind of meat-eating zombie, she doesn't really know what it is, and she fears it may be the worst thing she will ever have to catch. This monster ate a family of three members, leaving only blood splattered everywhere and a few half-eaten remains (yum!).
She also gets another job proposal, this time from a very dangerous man called Harold Gaynor, who offers her a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old corpse. However, to raise a dead body this old she must sacrifice a "white goat", aka a human being. Evidently she refuses to do so, as it breaks all moral codes she has. Gaynor doesn't take her refusal well. (let's keep it that way)
The third person who threatens Anita's life is the voodoo priestess Senora Dominga Salvador, a very dangerous woman who Anita suspects has had a hand in raising the zombie who's been murdering families. Dominga Salvador wishes to train her, to make Anita reach her true potential. Again, Anita refuses to have anything to do with her, especially after she sees what Dominga has hidden in her basement.
Also, there is still the remaining problem with vampire Master hottie, Jean-Claude who wants Anita to become his human slave.
Trust me guys, there a lot of wtf/mind-blowing moments...
Again, I really enjoyed myself, LKH is a master at keeping me thoroughly addicted and at the same time completely grossed out. This series is definitely not your cup of tea if you don't like to read stuff about corpses getting eaten or ripped apart, as these kind of things tend to happen a lot.
All I can say is that I will keep reading, I can't stop now, I literally can't stop flipping the pages!
I'm officially part of the Anita Blake fan club. I would love to see this on TV (it would be terribly gory, even worse that The Walking Dead, I'd have to skip those parts, I have a weak stomach).
Anita Blake is once again in trouble, this time she has to deal with some kind of meat-eating zombie, she doesn't really know what it is, and she fears it may be the worst thing she will ever have to catch. This monster ate a family of three members, leaving only blood splattered everywhere and a few half-eaten remains (yum!).
She also gets another job proposal, this time from a very dangerous man called Harold Gaynor, who offers her a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old corpse. However, to raise a dead body this old she must sacrifice a "white goat", aka a human being. Evidently she refuses to do so, as it breaks all moral codes she has. Gaynor doesn't take her refusal well. (let's keep it that way)
The third person who threatens Anita's life is the voodoo priestess Senora Dominga Salvador, a very dangerous woman who Anita suspects has had a hand in raising the zombie who's been murdering families. Dominga Salvador wishes to train her, to make Anita reach her true potential. Again, Anita refuses to have anything to do with her, especially after she sees what Dominga has hidden in her basement.
Also, there is still the remaining problem with vampire Master hottie, Jean-Claude who wants Anita to become his human slave.
Trust me guys, there a lot of wtf/mind-blowing moments...
Again, I really enjoyed myself, LKH is a master at keeping me thoroughly addicted and at the same time completely grossed out. This series is definitely not your cup of tea if you don't like to read stuff about corpses getting eaten or ripped apart, as these kind of things tend to happen a lot.
All I can say is that I will keep reading, I can't stop now, I literally can't stop flipping the pages!
afelder's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
willablue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
carlacbarroso's review against another edition
3.0
I've read this second book of the series 'Anita Blake Vampire Slayer' without having finished the first one, Guilty Pleasures, which I have on e-book, a format I don't like that much. However, I hadn't difficulties on reading this one, since there's almost no link between the two of them, aside the fact that Anita possesses two marks that make her "human servant" of the vampire Jean-Claude, now the "Master of the City".
Told on the first person, this seems like a detectives' story, since Anita has to find out what, and who, is behind some violent deaths, while avoiding the millionaire Harold Gaynor and Dominga Salvador, who want to get Anita to use her powers as "animator", even if they have to threat her life to get her to do it.
The story isn't anything from another world, just like the writing which is also plain, but it entertains when there's nothing else to read. The gory description didn't bother me that much, as the characters descriptions did. The characters are too plain, even the character of Anita Blake, who although you can see her character growing, still bores and annoys me.
Told on the first person, this seems like a detectives' story, since Anita has to find out what, and who, is behind some violent deaths, while avoiding the millionaire Harold Gaynor and Dominga Salvador, who want to get Anita to use her powers as "animator", even if they have to threat her life to get her to do it.
The story isn't anything from another world, just like the writing which is also plain, but it entertains when there's nothing else to read. The gory description didn't bother me that much, as the characters descriptions did. The characters are too plain, even the character of Anita Blake, who although you can see her character growing, still bores and annoys me.
fabledchidi's review against another edition
3.0
hmmm...i'll wait until the third book until i can decide how i feel about these books so far.
ali_enza's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely an enjoyable quick read. Since I read first and second books in the series back to back I see some identical phrasing but that's to be expected with a series like this released over many years. I'll have to space them out a little more.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. I like that I got to see more of Anita's abilities with raising the dead. She's a very strong character so I like that she (and the police officers for that matter) show a lot of vulnerability when dealing with the gruesome crime scenes.
Can't wait to get my hands on the next in the series.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. I like that I got to see more of Anita's abilities with raising the dead. She's a very strong character so I like that she (and the police officers for that matter) show a lot of vulnerability when dealing with the gruesome crime scenes.
Can't wait to get my hands on the next in the series.
anca_antoci's review against another edition
5.0
Brace yourself for a book that takes you away from the boring and into a world of voodoo, deceit, and the terrifying threat of being controlled. “The Laughing Corpse” is the second book in the Anita Blake series. It follows Anita Blake, who has two roles: an animator and a paranormal consultant for the police. She helps solve homicides with supernatural elements.
Get ready for a narrative that explores the darkest corners of urban fantasy. It pushes the boundaries of the genre in unexpected ways, even for seasoned readers. This series has a dark noir atmosphere and a unique flair with satirical nuances.
While “Guilty Pleasures,” the first book in the series, saw Anita tangling with vampires, “The Laughing Corpse” thrusts her into the eerie realm of zombies. Hamilton knows how to build an incredible world. While adding her own spin, the author includes all the classic horror stuff, like vampires and zombies, and gives them specific rules. Zombies still crave living flesh, but Hamilton adds depth to them, going beyond the usual mindless image we have of them.
Amidst the dark backdrop of her story, Anita faces an encounter with a formidable voodoo priestess, a character who sends shivers down the spine of those in her presence. Even the feeling of safety, snug in bed, can’t protect one from the horrors lurking in the shadows. Death, it seems, can still creep through the cracks, uninvited.
"The Laughing Corpse" is a wild ride with twists and betrayals. Anita's friendships are tested and completely reshaped. Friends are put in a tough spot, thinking about doing things they never thought they would.
Read more at https://www.summonfantasy.com/reviews/the-laughing-corpse-shadows-of-the-voodoo-realm-with-a-side-of-betrayal
Get ready for a narrative that explores the darkest corners of urban fantasy. It pushes the boundaries of the genre in unexpected ways, even for seasoned readers. This series has a dark noir atmosphere and a unique flair with satirical nuances.
While “Guilty Pleasures,” the first book in the series, saw Anita tangling with vampires, “The Laughing Corpse” thrusts her into the eerie realm of zombies. Hamilton knows how to build an incredible world. While adding her own spin, the author includes all the classic horror stuff, like vampires and zombies, and gives them specific rules. Zombies still crave living flesh, but Hamilton adds depth to them, going beyond the usual mindless image we have of them.
Amidst the dark backdrop of her story, Anita faces an encounter with a formidable voodoo priestess, a character who sends shivers down the spine of those in her presence. Even the feeling of safety, snug in bed, can’t protect one from the horrors lurking in the shadows. Death, it seems, can still creep through the cracks, uninvited.
"The Laughing Corpse" is a wild ride with twists and betrayals. Anita's friendships are tested and completely reshaped. Friends are put in a tough spot, thinking about doing things they never thought they would.
Read more at https://www.summonfantasy.com/reviews/the-laughing-corpse-shadows-of-the-voodoo-realm-with-a-side-of-betrayal