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New York : Ace, 2010
Description
After the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she's angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman who is under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie's connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate and up against a Fae who wants her dead.
Media reviews
Harris is no mean shakes at romance — Erik may be dead, but he's still hot — and she serves up the paranormal thrills and juggles her enormous cast with ease. But more to the point, she seamlessly blends all this into a lovingly observed portrait of small-town Louisiana.
User reviews
LibraryThing member MyBookAffair
It wasn't my favorite out of the series but it was still good and kept me interested through the whole book. I actually was reading it on my iphone and didn't realize I was at the end of the book. It just kind of ended and I wanted more. I guess I'll be anxiously awaiting book 11.
LibraryThing member wildlinedesign
Despite less enthusiastic reviews, I really enjoyed this book, rollicking along at the pace I've come to love in Charlaine's work. And not at all disappointed with the ongoing relationships evidenced in the book either. Good to see Eric is still the main man, and there were lots of interesting
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LibraryThing member rexrobotreviews
So, Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris picks up right where book nine left off. This is one of my absolute favorite series- but this is maybe one of my least favorites of them all. There were too many story lines going on and then it ended abruptly, too easily. Maybe I'm just being greedy here,
This installment literally focuses on the family of each character. This made the plot become a little perplexing- Tara's pregnancy, Sookie's cousins, Eric's maker & brother, Sam's family issues, Jason's new relationship and Bill's living family and sister... This isn't all of it either- Now that the werewolves are out, there are people who think each should register and Victor is out to get Sookie and Eric. Now, even though I would think that the Victor and Were problems would take first priority over the family drama, it didn't. They were both sorta pushed to the back burner to be dealt with later.
It was amazing to see Sookie and Eric in a REAL! relationship, it felt extremely natural. (Probably because I've been itching for this from the get-go.) But I found that I enjoyed them more as an item when they weren't a couple. It even made me sympathize with Bill- something I never thought I would do as Eric has always been my preferred choice for Sookie. The writing is just more entertaining when Eric is fighting for her attention and she is fighting her attraction to him. Maybe Charlaine is better with sexual tension than the actual sex?
So before you think I'm just doggin' on this book- I want to tell you some of the things I adored about it. Claude! We get to see an entirely new side to him. I hope that Charlaine gives Claude and Dermot some big parts in the upcoming books, they have a lot of potential to be magnificent characters- loved them. It is also wonderful that our Sookie gets to embrace all these new family members, just brilliant how the family is developing. And Jason is finally growing up- acting his age with a new woman. Yay!
Sookie sucked me into her story right away- I was never bored, just the opposite. The book moved along at a steady pace, although the characters weren't fighting for their lives every five minutes. Maybe Charlaine was giving Sook a break after the torture she endured in the previous book? ;) I wasn't dismayed with the plot, but this book did have a "filler" feel to it. I will tell you what DID disappoint me though- where was Charlaine's typical suspense?! This must have been a relaxed transition into the next book... where something big is going to happen. I'm speculating, of course :) Now the real hard part... waiting to read what comes next!
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the more Sookie, the better!This installment literally focuses on the family of each character. This made the plot become a little perplexing- Tara's pregnancy, Sookie's cousins, Eric's maker & brother, Sam's family issues, Jason's new relationship and Bill's living family and sister... This isn't all of it either- Now that the werewolves are out, there are people who think each should register and Victor is out to get Sookie and Eric. Now, even though I would think that the Victor and Were problems would take first priority over the family drama, it didn't. They were both sorta pushed to the back burner to be dealt with later.
It was amazing to see Sookie and Eric in a REAL! relationship, it felt extremely natural. (Probably because I've been itching for this from the get-go.) But I found that I enjoyed them more as an item when they weren't a couple. It even made me sympathize with Bill- something I never thought I would do as Eric has always been my preferred choice for Sookie. The writing is just more entertaining when Eric is fighting for her attention and she is fighting her attraction to him. Maybe Charlaine is better with sexual tension than the actual sex?
So before you think I'm just doggin' on this book- I want to tell you some of the things I adored about it. Claude! We get to see an entirely new side to him. I hope that Charlaine gives Claude and Dermot some big parts in the upcoming books, they have a lot of potential to be magnificent characters- loved them. It is also wonderful that our Sookie gets to embrace all these new family members, just brilliant how the family is developing. And Jason is finally growing up- acting his age with a new woman. Yay!
Sookie sucked me into her story right away- I was never bored, just the opposite. The book moved along at a steady pace, although the characters weren't fighting for their lives every five minutes. Maybe Charlaine was giving Sook a break after the torture she endured in the previous book? ;) I wasn't dismayed with the plot, but this book did have a "filler" feel to it. I will tell you what DID disappoint me though- where was Charlaine's typical suspense?! This must have been a relaxed transition into the next book... where something big is going to happen. I'm speculating, of course :) Now the real hard part... waiting to read what comes next!
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LibraryThing member BooGirl
I actually had to push myself to finish this one. As an avid reader of Charlaine Harris that shocked me. Though, same as the book before this, nothing really happened. It just seemed like a bunch of minor plot points summed up in a rushed ending that made me think, "Did she really just do that?"
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Even the writing seemed different. It seemed that every time Sookie talked to Sam we were reminded that only the first born in an all shifter family would carry the shifter gene, and when she talked about Claudine we were reminded everything about her and what happened. I feel that the constant reminding of information is a little insulting. Being reminded once was awesome because it has been months since i read a book in the series but when you are halfway through the book and read the same sentences four times it got boring. Show Less
LibraryThing member leFroo
I may be the biggest non-fan addict of the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Series. I hated book 9 most of all and, having read reviews that called book 10 nothing short of 250 pages of Sookie's whining about what occurred in book 9, I was set to be surely disappointed. Based on that prediction
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alone, I can say that I was at least more entertained than I thought I'd be--which is where my 0.5 star comes from. Otherwise, there are some inconsistencies between this novel and some other things that happen in Sookie stories (though not in the cannon of full-length novels...until Harris recently released her anthology of Sookie short stories) that really stuck in my craw. Not to mention, the "mystery" element doesn't even become aware until more than half-way through the novel, leaving Sookie less than half a book to "solve" it. Moreover, I think Harris was trying to shove in too many supporting character side-stories and cameos in this one novel and, unfortunately, that lack of focus drew away from the characters who could have benefitted more from plot and some development. I feel like, at this point, most of Sookie's narration borders on redundant. By Book 10, Harris should assume that her readers have read all if not most of the prior books in the series and that we're not all suffering from Alzheimers. There's redundancy even within the same novel which is bad enough. Mostly, I stick around because I've grown attached to some characters, notably: Alcide, Sam, Jason, Calvin, Quinn, and--though not in the later novels, including this one--Eric. I wish Harris would do something to show us that she prides quality of story and character development over the quantity of material she puts out. On top of regular annual releases for this series, Harris is also churning out annual releases of other serieses, to the detriment of quality. This, to me, is the greatest disappointment of the entire affair I've got with the supernatural world of Bon Temps: I know they'll be a follow up to satisfy my curiousity TOO soon, at the sacrifice of good writing. Show Less
LibraryThing member Readingfanatic1
What a disappointment. I love the Sookie Stackhouse series. I wanted to give this book a higher rating just because I love the series. But I can't. Nothing happens in this book. It is so boring that I was 3/4 of the way through the book wondering when something, anything would happen. I'm still
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going to continue to read the series, in hopes that the books get better but I was really frustrated. The only way I can describe this book is as an episode of True Blood kind of in the middle of the season. That is all the book is. It is a filler for later books. Show Less
LibraryThing member Michele_lee
Sookie Stackhouse book #10
I was given this book as a gift.
Spoiler Warning: This review will include spoilers of earlier books in the series.
Also the Sookie books are very different from the True Blood TV series, so if you're coming here as a fan of the TV show don't expect the two to line up at
I've reviewed many Sookie books before, and nearly every time I point out that Harris' strength is in her character building. Well, it's also in the deep sense of community she's embedded in Dead in the Family.
It stands to reason that in the early Sookie books, Sookie, a mind reader in a small town where everyone is reeling from the coming out of vampires, doesn't have many friends. She was the odd one out, the one that no matter how sweet and serving, made other people uncomfortable, as much with her as with their idea of what they might be forced into admitting they were thinking at the time they dealt with her. But with the slow expanding of Sookie's world, vampires are becoming old hat, shape shifters just came out, and the "normal" world hasn't even met fairies yet, Sookie is becoming at least a familiar power in Bon Temps. Compared to the others Sookie seems almost harmless. Not to mention she's ingratiated herself, sort of, into the community as a loyal and helpful member.
Dead in the Family sees the residents of the world struggling to deal with the recent outing of the weres, and Sookie's own little community still trying to recover after Victor, a vampire from Nevada, forcibly took over Louisiana, killing the injured Queen, Sophie-Anne. Sookie herself is trying to recover, physically and mentally, from being brutally tortured in the last book as well as her impromptu marriage (and *ahem* consummation) to the only surviving New Orleans sheriff, Eric.
Readers who have been aching for Sookie to finally give in to her feelings for Eric will not be surprised to discover there are more obstacles to their relationship than Sookie herself, and the potentially untrustworthy Victor, when Eric's maker comes to town with his newest child--the last crown prince of Russia Alexei Romanov. All is not well in Sookie's paranormal world as there are still unfriendly fairies in her woods, anti-shifter groups picketing Merlott's and Victor's emissary to Louisiana makes his hatred of Eric and Sookie very clear by trying to have Sookie killed.
However, Sookie does have allies; Eric himself, her brother Jason, who is now a werepanther, Alcide, alpha of the local werewolf pack, her cousin (and a fairy) Claude, Sam, and a handful of humans who are outclassed by Sookie's supernatural problems, but still think her good people. It's easy with Harris' off-beat, unique style to get caught up in the ordinary bits of Sookie's life--the daily struggle to get through work, reach out to friends and family in need, and try to maintain her own boundaries and identity in the wake of so many overpowering characters--and be caught completely off guard by invading fae, vampire assassination attempts and werewolf feuds.
There really are no even close imitators to Harris' stand-alone style. Die hard fans will eagerly devour this latest chapter of Sookie and crew's story, and new fans will find a complex community of people plucked out of the real world and smothered in entertaining (one hopes) fiction with the promise of a lot more good stuff to come.
I was given this book as a gift.
Spoiler Warning: This review will include spoilers of earlier books in the series.
Also the Sookie books are very different from the True Blood TV series, so if you're coming here as a fan of the TV show don't expect the two to line up at
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all.I've reviewed many Sookie books before, and nearly every time I point out that Harris' strength is in her character building. Well, it's also in the deep sense of community she's embedded in Dead in the Family.
It stands to reason that in the early Sookie books, Sookie, a mind reader in a small town where everyone is reeling from the coming out of vampires, doesn't have many friends. She was the odd one out, the one that no matter how sweet and serving, made other people uncomfortable, as much with her as with their idea of what they might be forced into admitting they were thinking at the time they dealt with her. But with the slow expanding of Sookie's world, vampires are becoming old hat, shape shifters just came out, and the "normal" world hasn't even met fairies yet, Sookie is becoming at least a familiar power in Bon Temps. Compared to the others Sookie seems almost harmless. Not to mention she's ingratiated herself, sort of, into the community as a loyal and helpful member.
Dead in the Family sees the residents of the world struggling to deal with the recent outing of the weres, and Sookie's own little community still trying to recover after Victor, a vampire from Nevada, forcibly took over Louisiana, killing the injured Queen, Sophie-Anne. Sookie herself is trying to recover, physically and mentally, from being brutally tortured in the last book as well as her impromptu marriage (and *ahem* consummation) to the only surviving New Orleans sheriff, Eric.
Readers who have been aching for Sookie to finally give in to her feelings for Eric will not be surprised to discover there are more obstacles to their relationship than Sookie herself, and the potentially untrustworthy Victor, when Eric's maker comes to town with his newest child--the last crown prince of Russia Alexei Romanov. All is not well in Sookie's paranormal world as there are still unfriendly fairies in her woods, anti-shifter groups picketing Merlott's and Victor's emissary to Louisiana makes his hatred of Eric and Sookie very clear by trying to have Sookie killed.
However, Sookie does have allies; Eric himself, her brother Jason, who is now a werepanther, Alcide, alpha of the local werewolf pack, her cousin (and a fairy) Claude, Sam, and a handful of humans who are outclassed by Sookie's supernatural problems, but still think her good people. It's easy with Harris' off-beat, unique style to get caught up in the ordinary bits of Sookie's life--the daily struggle to get through work, reach out to friends and family in need, and try to maintain her own boundaries and identity in the wake of so many overpowering characters--and be caught completely off guard by invading fae, vampire assassination attempts and werewolf feuds.
There really are no even close imitators to Harris' stand-alone style. Die hard fans will eagerly devour this latest chapter of Sookie and crew's story, and new fans will find a complex community of people plucked out of the real world and smothered in entertaining (one hopes) fiction with the promise of a lot more good stuff to come.
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LibraryThing member mary1963
Two Minute Review for “Dead in the Family” by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse, everybody’s favorite waitress, has gone through hell and it is beginning to show. Sookie is the walking wounded in this book. If you are looking for the usual humorous attitude, this book doesn’t have it. She
Sookie Stackhouse, everybody’s favorite waitress, has gone through hell and it is beginning to show. Sookie is the walking wounded in this book. If you are looking for the usual humorous attitude, this book doesn’t have it. She
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is depressed, distracted and looking for some way to get back to herself. The supernatural world however, is not going to let her rest. I liked it, Sookie has to change to survive this new world, that is an element of reality that is often missing. Sookie has had to do things in the past that she never believed she was capable of. Not all of those things are nice. I enjoyed the twists this book takes and some of the new characters. I even love how it ends. Show Less
LibraryThing member bookwormteri
Really enjoyed this one. It didn't have as much action as some of the others, but it certainly did not drag. I adore Sookie and her relationship with Eric and her friendship with Pam. All the characters are wonderful, although I do miss LaFayette (still). I cannot get enough of this series and am
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LibraryThing member annekiwi
I felt this was another place holder. There was some action but a lot was left up in the air. What was the point of Heidi the Vampire? Why was Colman only introduced at the very end of the book? I felt he should have been introduced earlier and that the theme of him skulking about in the woods
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wasn't forceful enough. It could have been much eerier than it was. What was the point of Alexei or Ocella? Just distraction. And what was the deal with Judith Vardamon and Bill? That was just random in the middle and end of the book. And the whole Dermot plot line? Again, random. While it was a relief to see a heroine suffering from some kind of distress after incidents of horrible torture like a normal person would(mostly they just go about their daily lives and buy more ammo), I felt the book didn't really accomplish anything in regards to moving the plot forward. It tied up some loose ends from the previous book and started new stuff with the Were registration suggestions. Show Less
LibraryThing member gmmoney
I'm impressed with Harris' consistently good writing. I'll never tire of these books.
LibraryThing member bookwormygirl
Yes, I am a big fan of this series and, yes, I did enjoy this book. It was just lacking something for me.
Let me make it clear, when I crack open one of Charlaine Harris' Sookie novels I am thrown into this world from the first page and I will practically not eat, drink or sleep until it spits me
Sookie is a different girl in this novel. And I think I actually like her this way better. Since her last ordeal in the previous book - she has a tougher no-nonsense attitude. She's not taking crap from anyone and that includes FBI agent Lattesta, boyfriend Eric, ex-boyfriend Bill and father-by-vampire-law, Appius Livius Ocella. I like this new Sookie even though she still says stuff like Howdydoo(?) or crapanola.
My fave part of the book of course = Sookie & Eric!! Eric & Sookie!! Oh yes, they are together, they are in love and they are married by vampire law, of course. My only complaint was that there was not as much Sookie & Eric time as I would have liked and their few intimate moments were VERY PG - you know, of the fade to black variety. I would have liked a tad more detail... call me naughty if you must.
Other than that, there are plenty of storylines running amok throughout the story: Bill still being sick from the silver poisoning he acquired during the Fae war, a possible cure by use of a "sibling", Tara's pregnancy, Sam having issues with his family and their shifter ways, the government looking to add shifters/weres to the national registration bill which would limit their rights as US citizens; the possibility that Victor wants Eric, Sookie and all our fave vamps out of the picture, Eric's maker making a surprise visit bringing along his new "son", and "were" politics with Alcide's pack that land Sookie as Shaman to the pack. Not to mention there are a few straggler faeries that are hanging about Sookie's land. Oh yes, I know, if you can think of it, it was probably a storyline in this book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but, to be quite honest, you won't miss much if you skip it. It's one of those. Nothing is really resolved in it. A few storylines were added and some minor one's were resolved but the big issues were left hanging. I'm taking the next book in the series will deal more with Victor and his big, bad self, and I'm sure we'll learn more of Bill and his "sibling" as well as get more were/shifter drama.
Although not as exciting as previous books, you can still find a good dose of Sookie in here and, a good dose of Sookie is never a bad thing.
Let me make it clear, when I crack open one of Charlaine Harris' Sookie novels I am thrown into this world from the first page and I will practically not eat, drink or sleep until it spits me
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out in the end. Thus was still the case with Dead in the Family, but, this was really just a filler book. There was nothing utterly important in it to really make it stand out for me.Sookie is a different girl in this novel. And I think I actually like her this way better. Since her last ordeal in the previous book - she has a tougher no-nonsense attitude. She's not taking crap from anyone and that includes FBI agent Lattesta, boyfriend Eric, ex-boyfriend Bill and father-by-vampire-law, Appius Livius Ocella. I like this new Sookie even though she still says stuff like Howdydoo(?) or crapanola.
My fave part of the book of course = Sookie & Eric!! Eric & Sookie!! Oh yes, they are together, they are in love and they are married by vampire law, of course. My only complaint was that there was not as much Sookie & Eric time as I would have liked and their few intimate moments were VERY PG - you know, of the fade to black variety. I would have liked a tad more detail... call me naughty if you must.
Other than that, there are plenty of storylines running amok throughout the story: Bill still being sick from the silver poisoning he acquired during the Fae war, a possible cure by use of a "sibling", Tara's pregnancy, Sam having issues with his family and their shifter ways, the government looking to add shifters/weres to the national registration bill which would limit their rights as US citizens; the possibility that Victor wants Eric, Sookie and all our fave vamps out of the picture, Eric's maker making a surprise visit bringing along his new "son", and "were" politics with Alcide's pack that land Sookie as Shaman to the pack. Not to mention there are a few straggler faeries that are hanging about Sookie's land. Oh yes, I know, if you can think of it, it was probably a storyline in this book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but, to be quite honest, you won't miss much if you skip it. It's one of those. Nothing is really resolved in it. A few storylines were added and some minor one's were resolved but the big issues were left hanging. I'm taking the next book in the series will deal more with Victor and his big, bad self, and I'm sure we'll learn more of Bill and his "sibling" as well as get more were/shifter drama.
Although not as exciting as previous books, you can still find a good dose of Sookie in here and, a good dose of Sookie is never a bad thing.
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LibraryThing member Jac8604
Only read if you're familiar with the series. Otherwise, you'll be utterly lost and won't see what the hype is all about. It's definitely one of the slower books in the series, but it shows us new sides of several characters. Harris has made a slight departure with this installment, but I think
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LibraryThing member riverwillow
Slightly disappointed with this one. The last book in the series ended with a wonderful cliffhanger, which just isn't addressed in this book. Having said that I was still so engrossed in the book that I missed my stop on the train, which doesn't happen often.
LibraryThing member rhrh319
I have enjoyed every book in this crazy series. And although I understand the negative feedback, I loved reading a Sookie novel where she doesn't end up almost dead and downing vamp blood just to survive! I think you have to see this novel for what it is: a bridge. Ms. Harris tells a little back
If you are a Sookie fan, you will enjoy the book. No doubt about that. Just don't expect it to be the wild ride the previous 9 were. If you haven't read a Sookie novel before, do not start here!!
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story with some foreshadowing as well. Eric isn't the bad boy I fell in love with in the first few novels. But Eric is conflicted in this story, which explains a lot of that missing spark. I liked seeing some minor characters get a major role, too. You get to see a different side to Claude and learn that the way of the weres hasn't changed. I like the direction of Jason's story as well.If you are a Sookie fan, you will enjoy the book. No doubt about that. Just don't expect it to be the wild ride the previous 9 were. If you haven't read a Sookie novel before, do not start here!!
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LibraryThing member FantasyDreamer
I have always enjoyed Charlaine Harris's writing in the Sookie Stackhouse series and Dead in the Family is no exception, the writing style is still right on par. While I liked this latest installment in this series, I was just a little disappointed. There just didn't seem to be a whole lot going on
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plus there wasn't as much as action that I have come to expect from these books. Yes, I'm an action junkie in my reading. The story seems to be filled with mostly Sookie's reflections and self-analysis that were very somber, which I do understand her going through a period such as this based on what happened in the previous book but I wanted to see resolutions to some of the ongoing problems and questions that have cropped up in previous books. I can only hope all of this culminates to grand a point or two in the next book. This being said, I'm still a believer in the series and plan on continuing this series. *heavy sigh* Show Less
LibraryThing member raizel
A book you can sink your teeth into. (Sorry.) It felt weightier than the last one, but there are loose ends, so I live in hope that there will be more to come. Alas, I think I am finally caught up to what has been published to date.
LibraryThing member edstan76
I've been obsessed with a new computer game so its taken me some time to post this review.
Charlaine knows what she's doing in this one. The plots are masterfully tied together very well. Things are happening that are well thought out. Also this pulls some unresolved plots from previous books and
Sookie and Eric's relationship is blooming. Jason actually gets to do some stuff. We get to see Eric's creator and his young "child" which would be Eric's "brother". We also get to meet Bill's vampire "sister". There is also a very touching moment with Bill and Old Mrs. Caroline Bellefleur. Very very nice moment.
Sookie also has a new roommate, CLAUDE! Its so cool he is in a lot of the book. He was probably one of the more under developed character in the series.
There are some good action moments in the book. The sex with Eric isn't too graphic. Pam has some really hilarious one liners. This is a great addition to the Sookie series.
Charlaine knows what she's doing in this one. The plots are masterfully tied together very well. Things are happening that are well thought out. Also this pulls some unresolved plots from previous books and
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uses them in here. It feels like part of the series. Sookie and Eric's relationship is blooming. Jason actually gets to do some stuff. We get to see Eric's creator and his young "child" which would be Eric's "brother". We also get to meet Bill's vampire "sister". There is also a very touching moment with Bill and Old Mrs. Caroline Bellefleur. Very very nice moment.
Sookie also has a new roommate, CLAUDE! Its so cool he is in a lot of the book. He was probably one of the more under developed character in the series.
There are some good action moments in the book. The sex with Eric isn't too graphic. Pam has some really hilarious one liners. This is a great addition to the Sookie series.
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LibraryThing member Squeex
This is the 10th in the series and some would argue (on some of the reviews and blogs I follow) that this is the weakest of the series. I would argue against that line of thought. It wasn't my favorite, but it was definitely a good read/listen. I think a lot of the reviewers took issue with Eric
Poor Sookie needs some relaxation time after all the crap she's been through and it doesn't look like she's going to get that any time soon. She's got the Fae after her tail, Eric isn't there for her like she wishes, her two-natured friends are under attack and the Feds are still huntin' for a reason to bring her in to work with them.
Would that I could bring more to the review party, but the spoilers would likely start flyin'...so I will leave it at...
Five non-spoiler give Sookie and Eric a break beans.....
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showing weakness, whereas I thought it was a wonderful touch having Eric showing weakness. At some point he needed to show that he could become overwhelmed, at least a little bit, by events. And if your 'father' coming to town after a gazillion years (especially bringing his newest progeny in tow) doesn't make one overwhelmed by events, I don't know what would.Poor Sookie needs some relaxation time after all the crap she's been through and it doesn't look like she's going to get that any time soon. She's got the Fae after her tail, Eric isn't there for her like she wishes, her two-natured friends are under attack and the Feds are still huntin' for a reason to bring her in to work with them.
Would that I could bring more to the review party, but the spoilers would likely start flyin'...so I will leave it at...
Five non-spoiler give Sookie and Eric a break beans.....
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LibraryThing member klarsenmd
entertaining, but not the best in the series. This one has Sookie dealing with the appearance of Eric's maker and his protege' Alexie. Sookie was just as annoying as always and even Eric was a bit irritating this go around (he's typically my favorite). Luckily Jason, Clause and Pam provide the
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LibraryThing member FireandIce
I swore to myself after the 8th Sookie book that I wasn't going to read the 9th. Then I swore I wasn't going to read the 10th. Apparently I have absolutely no self-control when it comes to a guilty pleasure like the Southern Vampire Mysteries. This one was a fun, quick read and I'm ready to admit
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it...I'm looking forward to the 11th book in the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member flemmily
I'm still trying to work out how I feel about this one. This is no longer the silly series I fell in love with, although this book does have it's moments. Sookie is beginning to have long series issues, where the characters pile up and the intrigue gets ever more convoluted and serious. The spark
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in this series has faded a bit, I think. I also spent the first three chapters going "huh?" I didn't recall any of the events from the last book at all, and they all seemed so momentous. I thought I'd skipped one until I went and looked. I have a feeling I might forget this one as well by the time the next comes around. That being said, I did enjoy reading it. Show Less
LibraryThing member Citizenjoyce
It takes a long time to get into this book, about 100 pages of exposition, but once I did I found it as enjoyable as The Sookie series always is. The problem is that the book is 300 pages, subtract 100 due to boredom and you end up with a very little book. I think I would have been pretty
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disappointed if I'd actually bought it. However since all I invested was time I found it quite enjoyable. Show Less
LibraryThing member MCG1975
I had been waiting for this book to come out since I read 9 last year (and then subsequently re-read the whole series..yes, I'm a dork) I am a Bill Compton fan - and although I have warmed up to Eric, I was really curious to find out if they might get back together - based on Niall's ambiguous
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statement at the end of book 9. I agree with other reviews that there was no "big" event in this book - more of a series of small set up events for book 11. So it wasn't my favorite in the series... but of course I am looking forward to book 11.. next year... Show Less
LibraryThing member peaceloveandpat
Rating: 3.5
After a year of waiting Sookie's Book 10 is finally here. I agree with my blogger friends that it is a downer- action, thrill and mystery wise. It is probably the weakest book in the series but I am actually glad that Sookie was not stabbed, beaten up or half mangled this time. Book ten
Fans like me a probably very very happy that Eric and Sookie is now a couple, and they finally said they love each other. My only worry though is Eric losing his bad ass nature. The arrogance and ruthlessness seems to diminish and I don't think he can have that, I agree with Pam, Victor might use his love for Sookie against him. I think Sookie feels that too. With that said here's hoping for more action and meaningful events on the next book. *cheers*
After a year of waiting Sookie's Book 10 is finally here. I agree with my blogger friends that it is a downer- action, thrill and mystery wise. It is probably the weakest book in the series but I am actually glad that Sookie was not stabbed, beaten up or half mangled this time. Book ten
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is more like a down time for our characters. There was a lot of contemplating, worrying and grieving on Sookie's part. Bill Compton was out of commission due to silver poisoning when one of the ugly faery bit him when the faery war happened towards the end of Dead and Gone. Eric has received and unwelcome visitor, his maker Ocella and a creepy half brother named Alexei who was the Tsarevich of Russia, which I thought would end up in a more disastrous outcome than what had happened. That was weak compared to what happened when Bill was summoned by Lorena. Sam is dating one of Alcide's pack members. Jason has mellowed down and renewed his friendship with Hoyt and Claude is now living with Sookie. Nothing really important, life threatening or adrenaline inducing but it was not truly disappointing. I can feel that a new trouble is brewing, Victor is formulating a plan that is for sure. I was surprise that he was not at Book 10 at all, I was really pretty sure that I was going to read something about him especially when Pam and Sookie killed his assassins but nope didn't happen which was fine by me. There is also the matter of the government wanting to pass a bill wherein the two natured needs to register in an attempt to "not contaminate" other citizens and strip them of some rights when the world though they were one natured (humans).Fans like me a probably very very happy that Eric and Sookie is now a couple, and they finally said they love each other. My only worry though is Eric losing his bad ass nature. The arrogance and ruthlessness seems to diminish and I don't think he can have that, I agree with Pam, Victor might use his love for Sookie against him. I think Sookie feels that too. With that said here's hoping for more action and meaningful events on the next book. *cheers*
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Original publication date
2010-05-04
ISBN
0441019471 / 9780441019472