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Like all Charlaine Harris, the characterization was terrific. The reader truly feels that they 'know' these characters, becomes attached to them and engrossed in their stories. As usual, Mrs. Harris is not afraid to take several of those characters away from you, in one way or another. The books, for all that they are fantasy, have an extremely life-like quality; very gritty and realistic in tone and idea. This book was perhaps a little darker than some, but in the way that many people in Louisiana have experienced since Katrina. There are always those, in any culture, who are eager to take advantage of the weakened. Mrs. Harris creates an alternate reality that is so close to our own and so well thought out as to make it completely imaginable. In 'From Dead to Worse' she continues the thread of characters that Sookie readers have come to know and love. Hearts are broken, empires destroyed, new lives began and hopes are both snuffed out and rekindled. As a bridge book in a series, obviously there is some backstory, and of course a slight cliffhanger, although again I think the author does a commendable job, with this and every other 'chapter' of the saga, of making each story complete in itself and capable of standing alone. How anyone could want to read just one, however, is beyond me. Excellent book in an excellent series.Read full review
Not a book for the beginner of the sookie set of adventures.The author presupposes you have read all the previous books as there is very little to give the beginner a start on the plot. No9t withstanding this. The story line moves at a good pace to get you into the latest lot of trouble sookie is in. All the regular characters who call sookie friend are there along with some old enemies. Plenty of blood curdling fight scenes, A bit of romance, plenty of scares and of course a (relatively) happy ending. Witchcraft, warlocks Vampires, shape shifters Adulterers, murderers, Wars, They all guest in this latest episode of the Quiet life of sookie you local downhome telepath. We purchased the book direct from the U.S. and were not disappointed. Having read all the previous books it was not hard to follow the extended plot lines. Though these could give a bit of problem to the uninitated. well worth the read and we await her next book with barely concealed impatienceRead full review
From Dead to Worse is a Great Book! You will Laugh out Loud at Sookies antics! This book is Wonderful with Non-Stop Action, Mystery and a little Romance thrown into the mix. This is the 8th book in the Sookie Stackhouse Series. I can't wait for the next one to be released in 2009. I did not want this book to end! I love all the quirky characters in this crazy world Charlaine has created! She is a wonderful writer and this is a must read series! I do recommend you read these books in order as the Characters and the Story carry over from book to book. Check my Guides for the READING ORDER!
This book is not as good as her other ones in this series. It is an entertaining read, and if you are reading the series, you have to read this one too. I would have liked to see more of Eric (the vampire sheriff)interact with Sookie. (I would love to see them together again..) Although lots of other interesting things happen in this book. The next book in the series is being released this year. Can't wait to read it..This is a great series and the True Blood show is one of the best. (I would read the books first before watching the show..I read them after watching the show..if you read them first, you have some idea what is going on..)...All in all I thought it was a good book.
This series is ADDICTING!!! I needed to move on to something new after my Twilight obsession faded a bit, and I like these books ALMOST as much! (Let's face it, nothing will ever compare to a story involving Edward Cullen.) In the Twilight series it's pretty clear that you should be rooting for Edward. In the Sookie Stackhouse series it's not as clear who you should be rooting for and there are more than two choices. What makes it harder is there are things you love and hate about all of them! (I'm torn between team Eric and team Sam, but I still have soft spots for team Bill ;) )
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