Comments on: REVIEW: ‘Club Dead’ by Charlaine Harris

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:08:49 +0000

Thanks Li! I didn’t realize Eric (from the Harris series) was so popular.

By: Li

Li — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:08:18 +0000

I’m in the Eric camp myself, but I agree with Lisa — I’ve a soft spot for Sam!

PS I haven’t clicked through to your blog lately, but I love your theme! Very clean design, but with lovely unique touches.

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:02:33 +0000

Hi Lisa, your comment was stuck in my spam box (sorry about that!) and yes, the books you choose to review is open to any genre, any format. This is suppose to FUN! Hi Robin, thanks for the heads up on the continued dynamics between Bill, Eric and Sookie. It should be interesting and I can't wait. Also, Lisa and Lesley, it isn't necessary to leave your link (unless you want to) since I have everybody who is participating, all on one page here. This is the list I go through at the end of the day. [Had to edit for typos]

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:16:51 +0000

I love this review; it does a great job of capturing the essence of Harris’s world and reminds me of where I was with the series when I read this book.

Keishon, you have many twists and turns ahead of you in the Eric — Bill — Sookie triangle; just when I thought I wanted Bill to die, something happened to make me like him again. And while I spent several books not wanting Eric to be the one, he has grown on me, and I believe that his loyalty to Sookie (and his feelings) are genuine and deep. At book whatever this last one was (7 or 8?), Eric and Bill are so entrenched in the series and in Sookie’s life that I cannot imagine either of them gone, although I don’t know which, if either, she will end up with. Vampires in general still represent numerous compromises and sacrifices for a human mate. I definitely think the series is still going strong, though.

By: LesleyW

LesleyW — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:18:41 +0000

My review is up too.

Arrgghh. I’ve got to get back to reading the Sookie series. Kind of stalled out at book 7 I think, when it became harder to get holder of the books in the UK because of the switch to UK publisher. But your reviews make me want to get back into it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:48:47 +0000

I never really liked Bill, but I LOVE Eric. I really like Sam a lot too.

My review for this month is up at http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2008/05/tbr-day-toddler-edited-by-jennifer.html

It kinda veered into the personal, part of my book made a huge difference in my daily life and I went with it, hope that’s ok!

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By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:06:56 +0000

I have the new book in this series, but haven’t read it yet. I know once I read it I’ll have to wait another year for a new one! I really like Bill (partly because he seems so ordinary for a vampire)–though I can see Eric’s appeal. Good review!

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:35:09 +0000

Yep. I’ve got real estate in the Eric camp. But I understand how you feel, Keishon. A break after book 4 would probably be a good idea. But do continue on when you’re ready. I really liked the most recent installment and it takes place entirely in Bon Temps–my favorite.

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:03:02 +0000

I don’t know, I never really cared for Bill. LOL I’m an Eric fan

I like Eric too because he makes it clear where his intentions lie and he just oozes sex appeal. But I liked Bill. He seemed more muted and held his intensity inside. I agree with you about Sookie and that facet of her character is nice.

By: ames

ames — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:54:30 +0000

This series is all about Sookie. And she does have hidden strengths that take people by surprise.

I don’t know, I never really cared for Bill. LOL I’m an Eric fan.

By: Avid Reader

Avid Reader — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:31:37 +0000

Hi Sarai, after reading Dead to the World, I think I will stop for some fresh air. I really liked Bill and Sookie as a couple. Too bad that Ms. Harris doesn’t. Off to read your review!

By: Sarai

Sarai — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:06:53 +0000

I really liked this book but i prefer the next one the best. Great review Sookie is a breath of fresh air someone I enjoy reading about. I am disappointed that Bill and her ended as quickly as they did though.

My review is up! Found a 1994 one to post *g*