Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Hello avid fans of the TV series True Blood [IMDB]. You may already know about the series of books it is based on, but here's a post to freshen you up, just in case. Do understand that there are some pretty big differences between the series of novels and the HBO series. Sookie is the same lovable blonde haired, blue eyed waitress and the dear vampire Bill packs a bit more bravado and wit than the HBO series gives him credit.

The Summary

Sookie Stackhouse is a cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana, but she keeps to herself and doesn't date much because of her "disability" to read minds. When she meets Bill, Sookie can't hear a word he's thinking. He's the type of guy she's waited for all of her life, but he has a disability, too--he's a vampire with a bad reputation. When one of Sookie's coworkers is killed, she fears she's next.




The Review
Small town Bon Temps, Louisiana may not be ready for Bill the vampire. This first book in the series of novels introduces a serial killer who runs around taking out women associated with the heroine, Sookie Stackhouse's brother and the recently "out of the coffin" vampires. There is much quicker pacing in the novel than I originally expected with having watched season 1 of the HBO series first.

This is a different read in comparison to other books currently being sold. Sookie Stackhouse seems very innocent --and to keep from the prude word being tossed around-- she's a bit on the modest side. Almost a southern belle for the 21st century. Which I find refreshing. While there are some sexual scenes, it is not what drives the book. Also refreshing.

It is a quick and easy read, more brain candy than anything else. But, oh what delicious, delicious candy.

Enjoy,


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