I've been reading the Sookie books long before the HBO series. I fell in love with Sookie not because I too am a waitress in a small southern town. Nor did I love her because we've both had similar family backgrounds or "problems". I loved her because of her courage and awe in the face of the strange and unexpected things she was faced with. That said, I'm not really in love with the Sookie we find in Dead Reckoning.
Sadly this book is week in plot as well as in Sookie's backbone. Sookie seems too compliant, complacent to her circumstances. The plot doesn't have the energy or momentum of previous books. I found myself reading the book because I was already invested in the series not because of enjoyment of this particular book in itself. I'd hoped that I was alone in this. Sadly my girlfriends who've read the series as well felt the same way.
All in all, not a terrible read but a disappointment from previous books is the series. Chapter One is available on Charlaine Harris's web site. Read for yourself.
Monday, May 30, 2011
New Addiction
I read all four books in a week. I just couldn't get enough. I tried to defer the fourth book, knowing the fifth wouldn't be available until the fall. But I couldn't do it. I kept wondering about what was going to happen in #4. My thoughts would come back to the characters while watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows! If that can't distract a girl, I know not what will. I naturally broke down and read the fourth book (took me less than a day to read it).
What's this series? Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill. As you expect, the story takes place in Chicago. As I live in Illinois and love visiting Chicago, I was naturally willing to give the first book, Some Girls Bite, a read. What I found was a female character that I liked, identified with to a large extent. Merit is a PHD literature student, living with her best friend, Mallory, who's quirky, funny, and a delight to read. As the books is about vampires, Merit naturally get's turned and must then accept her new self. She also must learn her new limitations while solving a mystery.
While some of this sounds similar to other books. I assure you, the world Chloe Neill creates is different enough to keep you reading and the characters are wonderful. They're funny, endearing, and flawed. I highly recommend trying this series. I've already pre-ordered the fifth book! Drink Deep is scheduled to release on November 1, 2011. Books are available in print and electronic formats (another plus!).
What's this series? Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill. As you expect, the story takes place in Chicago. As I live in Illinois and love visiting Chicago, I was naturally willing to give the first book, Some Girls Bite, a read. What I found was a female character that I liked, identified with to a large extent. Merit is a PHD literature student, living with her best friend, Mallory, who's quirky, funny, and a delight to read. As the books is about vampires, Merit naturally get's turned and must then accept her new self. She also must learn her new limitations while solving a mystery.
While some of this sounds similar to other books. I assure you, the world Chloe Neill creates is different enough to keep you reading and the characters are wonderful. They're funny, endearing, and flawed. I highly recommend trying this series. I've already pre-ordered the fifth book! Drink Deep is scheduled to release on November 1, 2011. Books are available in print and electronic formats (another plus!).
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