Comments on: REVIEW: From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris

By: REVIEW: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris | Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:43 +0000

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By: Janet/Robin

Janet/Robin — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:00:40 +0000

Terrie: I totally agree with you about wanting Sookie to have some lasting happiness; it’s one of the strongest reasons I continue to be hooked on the series, I think.

Kelly: I think the stuff about Bill’s ultimately betrayal had been set up way ahead of time, but I’m still not convinced that the origin of Sookie’s fairy blood was, as well. Perhaps it was, but it didn’t feel that way to me, not like the Bill plotline did. But I definitely agree with you that this series is still going strong!

BevQB: Thanks for letting me know; Fictionwise is also offering a 100% micropay rebate on the book now, too. I love audio books, but since I haven’t been commuting as much this year, I have sort of drifted away from them. Have to check out Audible, though.

By: BevQB

BevQB — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:10:59 +0000

Janet, I just had to pop back in with a quick SQUEE because Audible has FINALLY released the downloadable audio book for From Dead to Worse! List is $24.49 (CDs are $23.09 at Amazon) but member pricing is only $17.14.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:55:45 +0000

I really enjoy the sookie series. Over the past couple of years I’ve enjoyed reading many paranormal series. I have to say that the Sookie series is one of the best. After reading so many series you become use to certain ways authors need to clean up, tie up loose ends, etc. I do agree that this book in particular seems to being this, however, it is still a great read. This book I don’t think was meant to draw the attention of new readers to the series, but rather for the loyal readers. I don’t mind a clean up. I do disagree strongly on you comment that the book is unfolding spontaneously. In fact I think if anything i think the pre-planning has made it’s self obvious. The last 7 books I feel wrapped up one part of sookie’s life. This book has prepared us for the next big chapters of her life. It has laid the ground for more storis. I don’t doubt there’ll be another book…what I’m hoping is that there will be many.

As for Sookie’s appeal to the supe community. We’ll it’s 8 books in. Just like any other soap…you need to keep with this stuff in order to keep the readers interest. Once it stops than what’s the point of reading on. Also, she’s attractive and she’s part fey. So it’s only natrual that so many are attracted to her. On top of that, she’s intelligent and independent. This is to is attractive to most me.

By: Terrie

Terrie — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:56:17 +0000

I just recently finished a review of From Dead To Worse, and while I’d probably give it a B+ - I do admit to feeling a little sad at the end — on Sookie’s behalf. As for Bill — I’m still mad at him from several books ago, so it didn’t bother me a bit to see him unhappy.

Overall I enjoyed the book and definitely love the series, I’d just like to see Sookie get a little happiness that lasts a while.

Terrie

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:59:23 +0000

Hadas, I loved the “who loves Sookie more?” moment; in fact, I have grown very attached to the triangle of Sookie, Bill, and Eric, and can’t stand the idea of either Eric or Bill being gone from Sookie’s life.

Mina, I hope the series is good, but share your trepidation about the casting of Sookie. I have my fingers and toes crossed, though.

sallahdog, OMG what a stooopid mistake I made! Thanks so much for catching it when I didnt! I think I meshed the vampire dead body thing with the live brain waves thing unconsciously. Anyway, this book is definitely a thrill ride — LOTS of stuff happens, and I’m starting to wish that Sookie could take a nice, relaxing vacation somewhere for a while, lol.

By: sallahdog

sallahdog — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:04:20 +0000

just a nitpicky detail. She wasn’t known for her ability to find “corpses”, she found the “live” people..

I am supposed to get my book today, and woe betide the UPS man if it doesn’t show up..

I agree with many points of the last several books in the series, but these books still get my adrenaline pumping when I am reading them. They aren’t perfect, but they sure are a thrill ride while reading..

By: Mina Li

Mina Li — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:31:45 +0000

I dunno. I’m also a little worried about the television series. In fact, I’m pretty turned off already. Anna Paquin as Sookie?

Readers are constantly reminded of Sookie’s ample bosom…perhaps, in part, because it’s what people notice first about her, and what helps explain her aversion to being a “dumb blonde”.

From the quick takes I caught on YouTube, Anna is definitely not physically comparable to Sookie, who is pretty, curly blonde and curvy.

Just my humble opinion.

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