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

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I loved this book, Grady Hendric always writes female characters so skillfully but I found this to be his best work by far. The characters are complex and full of their own issues and biases and it paints such a realistic view of womanhood and girlhood. The scene where Patricia looks at her daughter then her ill mother in law and thinks oh god will that be me will my kids be fighting over who has to watch me was just such a gutwreching moment of recognition. The book covers class, sexism, racism, grooming, and you can't help but feel so deeply for the characters. Really a great read.
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