Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

Rating: Three and a Half Stars
Length: 291 pages (paperback)
Source: PaperbackSwap
Other books I've read by this author: Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas

Definitely my favorite of the series so far, but I just can't get past the style of Harris's writing. It's not bad, but it's sometimes so... bland, and she is so, so repetitive. It loses meaning once you've read the events of previous books five times in each new one. Besides that, though, it's a good entry into her popular series.

Sookie and Bill are on rough terms in this book, thank God. I hate their relationship. First of all, he up and leaves when Lorena, his maker, requests him for some (literally) dirty work. And then he's held captive. Yes, BEEEEEL was kidnapped. Oh no. His girlfriend has to go save him, of course with the help of Eric and newcomer werewolf, Alcide Herveaux. I really like Alcide's character. He's exactly what Sookie needs. Except that he really, really reminds me of Sam, he's a great guy. Sookie agrees, too... but then again, which man doesn't Sookie want to hook up with, despite having a boyfriend? Mhm.

Mayhem ensues. Alcide takes Sookie to a bar, dubbed Club Dead by the vamps, and Sookie and surprised-to-see-her friend Tara engage in a ridiculous dance routine. Think Monica and Ross Geller's routine ridiculous. Sookie also gets into some verbal fights with Alcide's ex, Debbie Pelt. What a bitch (Debbie.)

Pam is strutting around being the best character, as usual, and Chow is there as well. I find Chow very annoying. Ya know who I find even more annoying? Bubba. Yes, Bubba. HE'S OBVIOUSLY ELVIS, CHARLAINE, JUST SAY IT! I hate when she thinks she's so clever by beating around that bush. It's not funny, so stop. Please.

I know this may sound like I hated the book, but as I said before, I didn't. I'm already halfway through the next installment, Dead to the World. (:

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Living Dead In Dallas by Charlaine Harris

There was a year gap between my reading of Dead Until Dark and Living Dead in Dallas. That said, I had forgotten some details that occurred in the first book, but Harris makes sure to re-cap in the beginning, which is good.

Living Dead in Dallas gives vampire Eric a chance in the spotlight, taking certain "adventures" with protagonist Sookie Stackhouse. If you're new to the series and plan to read the books, stop reading this review now. I won't spoil anything from Living Dead in Dallas, but will spoil events that happened in Dead Until Dark.

So the book begins with the death of the very flamboyant and African-American Lafayette Reynolds. One might think this to be a jab at a race and a culture, but the way Harris handles everyone's reactions nullifies that notion. Sookie is genuinely depressed, since he was one of the few friends she had. Bill Compton, Sookie's undead boyfriend, informs Sookie that they have been summoned by Eric Northman, the most powerful vampire in Area Five. Remembering the arrogant vamp from the previous book, Sookie is a little hesitant to go help someone find their missing brother. Sookie and Hugo go to a The Fellowship of the Sun meeting, and are held captive by Steve and Sarah Newlin.

Sookie and Bill go through relationship rough patches, and Sookie eventually goes to an orgy with Eric (wha?) I guess you'll have to read to find out what that's all about.

Rating: Three and a Half stars

Length: 291 pages (paperback)
Source: PaperbackSwap
Other books I've read by this author: Dead Until Dark