A review by josalinreads
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Very well written and well-balanced between the horror elements (i.e. graphic on page scenes) and the general plot and scenes between the characters. I am not usually a fan of horror but this was recommended for my book club, and I found it hard to stop listening. 

There’s commentary in the novel regarding sexism, classism, and racism, all of which is handled with different levels of nuance and care, but overall I think Hendrix does a good job. Lots of disturbing scenes, so I recommend looking at the content warnings if you are prone to triggers. 

The final vampire scene was pretty lackluster compared to earlier scenes in the book and the vampires powers are not very consistent. I also would have preferred more comeuppance for some of the antagonists of the novel. More bloodshed would have made for a better vampire novel, in my opinion. 

Overall, true 4/5 for me. 
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