Eight stars
Continuing with this vampire series by Charmaine Harris, I chose to take another look into the supernatural side of fiction. While I have been trepidatious, I am always good for an experiment while reading. Harris does a decent job introducing the reader to some more characters and basic themes that are sure to play a key part in the larger story, leaving me curious about how it will all come together.
Sookie Stackhouse is a cocktail waitress with some self-proclaimed issues. Her ability to read minds is countered with the passionate relationship she is having with a vampire, While Bill is amazing, Sookie is having some issues, as her co-worker is killed, but one one bats an eyelash. When she comes in contact with a beastly entity, it gives her a lashing like no other, infusing poison into her blood. Thankfully, she has connections in the vampire world and the poisons are removed, albeit with struggles.
With her life saved, Sookie owes someone a favour, so she agrees to head to Dallas to help. She is trying to locate a missing vampire with her telepathic skills. Dallas is home to a large group that has made it their mission to trap and kill vampires. When Sookie arrives, she discovers how different Dallas can be to her small Louisiana community.
While Sookie interviews many to get to the bottom of the case, she seeks a promise from the vampires that they will not harm those who give testimony. While she and Bill have a strong connection, Sookie soon realises that she has little control on those who are undead. The mission will be tough, but Sookie is up for it, even if it means delving into some rather scandalous behaviour to eke out the truth. Harris delivers once more and keeps the reader hooked.
Vampires and supernatural beings do not excite me, but I promised to try a few of these novels. Charmaine Harris effectively creates a vivid picture of the story through a grounded narrative base to hook the reader. Chapters of various lengths create a great image of all that is going on, luring the reader deeper into this book. While there are some cornier sides and an excess of something passion-based, I made my way though and did enjoy things for the most part.
I know that vampires and the supernatural were once a big thing in books and television, I never caught the fever. Charmaine Harris surely played a part in its excitement and i can see why. Harris uses strong ideas and constant twists to keep the reader wondering and engaged, including a romantic undertone that is as intense as it is passionate. I chose to focus on the historical and fact-based portions myself, but I can see why others might like it for the escapism that is on offer. I will try another book to see what I think once more.
Kudos, Madam Harris, for creating a curiosity in me.
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