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A review by timlucier
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Fright Night meets the Real Housewives of Charleston. The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires has been on my list for some time, and I'm glad I finally gave it a shot. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Bahni Turpin, who did an excellent job and was very entertaining to listen to.
I enjoyed the slice of life in suburban Charleston's middle class, and found the mystery that unfolded for the main character Patricia to be similar in styling to the movies Disturbia and Fright Night. Based on the title, I think I expected more involvement from the other book club members - but this was largely Patricia's story.
I knew a nerve was hit about halfway through, when the plot made me irrationally angry and I was suddenly rooting for every book club member to divorce their husbands. That was a "no turning back" point, and I sped through the rest of the story. This is story about a unique type of vampire, which shines a light on some sociocultural issues. Largely it's a story about women supporting women.
It's a perfect fit for your October reading vibes - I look forward to exploring other works by the author.
I enjoyed the slice of life in suburban Charleston's middle class, and found the mystery that unfolded for the main character Patricia to be similar in styling to the movies Disturbia and Fright Night. Based on the title, I think I expected more involvement from the other book club members - but this was largely Patricia's story.
I knew a nerve was hit about halfway through, when the plot made me irrationally angry and I was suddenly rooting for every book club member to divorce their husbands. That was a "no turning back" point, and I sped through the rest of the story. This is story about a unique type of vampire, which shines a light on some sociocultural issues. Largely it's a story about women supporting women.
It's a perfect fit for your October reading vibes - I look forward to exploring other works by the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Rape
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt