Series: Sookie Stackouse #3
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
Pub Date: April 2003, Ace Books
Format: Mass Market, 272 pages
Source/FTC Disclosure: I purchased my copy of this book. I was in no way compensated for this review and my opinions are my own.
Sookie Stackhouse is having man trouble. Her vampire boyfriend, Bill, has been distant and inattentive lately. Then he announces that he is going on a business trip, which clearly is more than it seems. After a werewolf tries to abduct Sookie at work, Bill's boss, Eric, tells her that Bill fell under the sway of his--Bill's, that is--ex, a sexy vamp named Lorena, and has been kidnapped. Eric wants Sookie's help in getting Bill back, and despite her hurt over Bill's betrayal, Sookie agrees to go to Jackson, Mississippi, to find her wayward lover. Eric has persuaded Alcide, a dashing werewolf, to get Sookie access to Josephine's, aka Club Dead, the local hangout of Jackson's supernatural element. In between dodging kidnappers, the advances of amorous Eric, and her growing feelings for Alcide, Sookie has to find out who kidnapped Bill and figure out a way to rescue him.
MY THOUGHTS
Well, as promised here is a review from one of the books I finished while here in Florida on vacation! I've already mentioned it, but Club Dead is my favorite of the Sookie Stackhouse books, so far. I'm not sure if that's because the writing and storyline have improved, though. I hate to admit it, but I think my preference for this book stems from the fact that I find Sookie and Bill's relationship annoying, but this time around he's hardly in the book at all. To be honest, I really wish that Sookie and Alcide had made a match of it, but I realize that's not where Harris is going with these books. And on top of that, I rather liked the fact that Eric was thrown into the mix more this time, too. For some reason, Bill's character just doesn't do much for me. I was also sorry that we didn't see as much of Sam and some of Sookie's co-workers in book 3, but certainly appreciated some of the new characters that were introduced.
I felt that this book was faster paced with more action and excitement than the first two. As mentioned, I liked that Harris shook things up with Sookie and Bill's relationship a little more. I also get a kick out of "Bubba" the vampire, who just so happens to be a famous singer that didn't really die, but was brought over.
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I really enjoy this series. I have to agree with you about Bill. I've never been a big fan of his and was glad to see the turn the series took in this novel.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of your blog! It's beautiful!! I'll pick this series up again next year. That should leave me enough space to recover...lol! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! Glad you enjoyed it.
Another interesting cover and title!
ReplyDeleteHaha "Bubba" the vampire, that's weird..vampires usually have really old-fashioned names :)
I haven't read this yet, but I plan to soon. I've heard that this is the best out of the first three, so I'm looking forward to reading it. :)
ReplyDeleteHeh heh, I loved Bubba and his uh...love of cats...
ReplyDeleteI was so mad at Bill.
Wow so they are eventually going to be apart for awhile in the series. He seems annoyed with her now in the show lol.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book, I definitely can't wait to get my hands on it to read it. I really like the cover of this one too.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that the books seem to keep getting better.
ReplyDeleteDang, now seriously, why didn't I listen before already when I heard that Sookie was fun and a must-read? I won't ever be able to make up, but at least reading the books should help a bit?
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to read your review and not ruin any of the plot for myself (b/c I haven't read any of these books yet!), but I still did. I love the covers she has for her books and I hope the books keep getting better for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm very curious about Sookie and Bill's relationship and how it annoys you so. I think I might have to be sure to read these books just to see if I'm as annoyed as you are!
ReplyDeleteI *love* Eric! And I'm also very amused by Bubba.
ReplyDeleteI remember Bubba, thank you. Thank you very much. I don't remember much else. It must have been a very long time since I read these. Or maybe it's just the shear number of books read since them.
ReplyDeleteGreat review-I'm glad to see the series picks up and gets better. I'm thinking of watching the TV series-have you watched it yet?
ReplyDeleteI love True Blood, so I am anxious to start reading the Southern Vampire Mysteries.
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If you keep reading, Sookie does eventually get a more interesting hook up, lol! I do like her with some of the other men she becomes involved with later in the series - as she grows as a character and as a woman who comes more into her own.
ReplyDeleteit seems that you like these books more as you go along in the series. Sounds like an addiction waiting to happen.
ReplyDeleteCharlaine Harris is a new author to me, thanks for this review!
ReplyDeleteSookie was a busy girl in this book! I liked most of the new characters too and the interesting twists in her love life. I haven't seen the TV show yet but I'm curious to see how it compares to the books.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this review, I'm SURE I want to read this series of books. Thanks!
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This books seemed to of gotten better which is a good thing hopefully. Not liking the male lead or love interest can make it hard to enjoy the book. I like the covers because they look different to the standard paranormal at the moment.
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this series is getting BETTER :) :)
ReplyDeleteI wish to get it and thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
I will definitely have to check out these books!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the book gets better and better! Cant wait to start reading the series.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, can't wait to start reading the series
ReplyDeleteBubba does sound like a completely ridiculous name for a vampire, but these books are supposed to be a big quirky, so I suppose it fits.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely interested in reading this series now after reading your reviews.
ReplyDeleteI need to get my hands on the book soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm itching to read this series!
ReplyDeleteReading that this book is faster paced and much more thrilling really makes me want to read it.
ReplyDeletethe book titles are so catchy
ReplyDeleteHarris makes funny names, sookie and Bubba lol.
This series sounds really interesting... and apparently it gets better with each book, so I'll probably check it out.
ReplyDeleteThis series sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI have to read and see if their relationship is really that annoying. Is writing really not that good?
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