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A review by sara_wical
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was SO FUN! It was gory, dark, creepy, and spooky. I will admit, this is not a book for everyone. While this was entertaining an entertianing read, it also posed thought-provoking discussions of race, status, and gender roles. Using the backdrop of the American South in the '90s, these hard-hitting topics are juxtaposed with the 'prim and proper Southern belle' facade of our main characters. Add vampires to the mix and you've got a smash hit!
Moderate: Blood, Sexual assault, and Drug abuse