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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Better than the first book, but much different than the series True Blood.
Living Dead in Dallas is an entertaining book but poorly constructed story-wise, essentially telling two stories, one after the other, but the first being far superior. The plot involving Sookie aiding the Dallas vampires is very dramatic and interesting, but as soon as it ends you might as well put the book down. There are a few good moments in the last third - such as Eric in Lycra pants - but for the most part there isn't much to be gained from it even from just an entertainment standpoint.
Surprised by how much I'm enjoying these. I'm going to have to give the show a try now!
The beginning was a bit slow, it was difficult to get back in the story with so many subplots, but eventually I was interested again. Some spots seriously didn’t make sense and then others I was sucked in and couldn’t stop reading. If you liked the first one, then I suggest keep reading. Looking forward and hoping the 3rd one is better!
It has been a long time since I have written in this blog. I have had many doctor's appointments and places to go, unfortunately. The baby is keeping us very busy! I have read so many books in the past month and a half that it is hard for me to choose which ones I want to write about. However, I thought I would write about two books that are my fun, easy reading for summer, Living Dead in Dallas and Club Dead, by Charlaine Harris. I had forgotten how much I enjoy these!
There is almost nothing of literary value in this particular series of books, which the HBO series True Blood is based on. They are strictly fun, easy reading for fans of the supernatural. This series contains better writing than the series of number mysteries by Janet Evanovich, however, which I consider fairly poorly written. (I like reading those, too, so don't judge me!) With a colorful cast of characters, including an undead Elvis Presley and various evil vampires and shape shifters, these books have many things other than being well-written to recommend them.
In Living Dead in Dallas, number two in the series, the main character, Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress at a bar called Merlotte's and friend to the vampires, is sent to Dallas to investigate the disappearance of a vampire. Her telepathic skills come in handy when she has to search the minds of humans who may have been involved. With lots of exciting twists and turns, and several fairly erotic scenes as well, this book is highly recommended if you are looking for some fun beach reading.
In Club Dead, number three in the series, Sookie is whisked off to Jackson, Mississippi by her boyfriend, Bill's, boss to search for him. Bill has left town for a "project", but never returns. Sookie once again mingles with the undead and the shape shifters at a nightclub called Club Dead, hoping that she can pick up on Bill's whereabouts. Again, a highly entertaining summer read!
There is almost nothing of literary value in this particular series of books, which the HBO series True Blood is based on. They are strictly fun, easy reading for fans of the supernatural. This series contains better writing than the series of number mysteries by Janet Evanovich, however, which I consider fairly poorly written. (I like reading those, too, so don't judge me!) With a colorful cast of characters, including an undead Elvis Presley and various evil vampires and shape shifters, these books have many things other than being well-written to recommend them.
In Living Dead in Dallas, number two in the series, the main character, Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress at a bar called Merlotte's and friend to the vampires, is sent to Dallas to investigate the disappearance of a vampire. Her telepathic skills come in handy when she has to search the minds of humans who may have been involved. With lots of exciting twists and turns, and several fairly erotic scenes as well, this book is highly recommended if you are looking for some fun beach reading.
In Club Dead, number three in the series, Sookie is whisked off to Jackson, Mississippi by her boyfriend, Bill's, boss to search for him. Bill has left town for a "project", but never returns. Sookie once again mingles with the undead and the shape shifters at a nightclub called Club Dead, hoping that she can pick up on Bill's whereabouts. Again, a highly entertaining summer read!
That was actually painful to read like season 2 was painful to watch. I didn't like any of the story lines and I still don't stand Tara. The only part I liked was Eric's. Oh well. On ward.
Not as good as the first one. This one walked the line too much for me. I'll probably read the next one, but not soon.
It's been ages since I originally read Book #1, but I didn't feel like it was a problem, as Harris does a bit of backstory/rehashing at the beginning that brought the particulars back to mind.
The pacing is spot on - I don't think the story dragged once, but there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and several layers to the story - just when you think they've dealt with everything in Dallas, there is still what's going down in Bon Temps. And then there are the vampire politics, of which we are just as ill-informed as Sookie, as she is our window into this world. That drives me a little crazy, but I'm assuming it's intentional.
The pacing is spot on - I don't think the story dragged once, but there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and several layers to the story - just when you think they've dealt with everything in Dallas, there is still what's going down in Bon Temps. And then there are the vampire politics, of which we are just as ill-informed as Sookie, as she is our window into this world. That drives me a little crazy, but I'm assuming it's intentional.
This book made me lust after Eric a little bit more. Ooh I'm just about to start watching Season 2 of True Blood!