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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
kphelps's review against another edition
DNF - Anita Blake is seriously the worst. I’m not going to be able to come back to this one.
donnaadouglas's review against another edition
3.0
The story of Anita Blake continues. I really like the mixture of crime thriller and preternatural horror. It's interesting.
indecisivesailorscout's review against another edition
4.0
I reeeeeeally liked this one. It was much more put together than the first one, not too many conflicts of interest, and almost all of my questions got answered by the end. School just started and I'm a little too busy to write lengthy reviews for these, but I will absolutely come back and do it because this book was scary worth it.
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review against another edition
5.0
Ok this series just turned bloody brilliant I mean.....
I didn't want it to finish need MORE!!!!!
The audio I been listening to is fantastic too..... I get that old 80's horror music whenever something scary is about to happen or someone is giving chase, it really gave me the creeps.... I mean the Zombies in this were freakin scary if Anita wasn't controlling them! sometimes even when she did.
This story opens even more possibilities and doors I could ever imagine... wow on this Authors imagination....
Also it made me really feel like I knew and respected side characters like Dolfe, Jean Claude swoon... though he Does scare me a bit tbh... when Anita constantly mentions his stillness comparing it to a snake (makes me think of them watching you before they strike.....) Hamilton paints such a vivid picture about every character (sometimes bone chilling)
I am officially scared but its the first book in a long time to do that..... so I'm gonna read some fluff before starting book 3... but cant wait......
I didn't want it to finish need MORE!!!!!
The audio I been listening to is fantastic too..... I get that old 80's horror music whenever something scary is about to happen or someone is giving chase, it really gave me the creeps.... I mean the Zombies in this were freakin scary if Anita wasn't controlling them! sometimes even when she did.
This story opens even more possibilities and doors I could ever imagine... wow on this Authors imagination....
Also it made me really feel like I knew and respected side characters like Dolfe, Jean Claude swoon... though he Does scare me a bit tbh... when Anita constantly mentions his stillness comparing it to a snake (makes me think of them watching you before they strike.....) Hamilton paints such a vivid picture about every character (sometimes bone chilling)
I am officially scared but its the first book in a long time to do that..... so I'm gonna read some fluff before starting book 3... but cant wait......
whydoyouthinkjanuary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
newfylady's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun continuation of the Anita Blake series. As I get to know our hero I admire her more and more. This book didn't rate higher because it's full of zombies and I hate zombies. I prefer the vampires and lycanthropes any day (or any night)