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	• From Dead to Worse (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 8) Charlaine Harris Ace Hardcover, 2008 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 158 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great book in a great series

I've loved this series for a while--especially the character of Sookie, who is believable and funny. I think the last few books, including this one, have lagged a little in the plot dept., but are still enjoyable reads. I always look forward to visiting Sookie and the great cast of supporting characters Ms. Harris has developed.

A Transition Piece

This book is not for new readers. The books are all interconnected (much more so than most series) and there's much benefit to reading them in order.

I understand where many readers are coming from about a lack of plot from point A to point B. However, having read all of Charlaine Harris' other work, I think she meant this to be a transition piece and that she plans to take the character in another direction (like Aurora Teagarden in her A.T. mysteries (Pls. though, no shocking ending like one of the A.T. mysteries)). I found some points left open from the last book closed and new avenues opened so that the next book will be a "growth piece" so that the series will not stagnate. I found this book satisfying in wrapping up some things, like her relationship with Quinn (not sure how I feel about that, but I do lean towards Eric), Sookie's growth by ending it with Jason and the opportunities for the future.

Some of the Sookie Stackhouse books are more character studies than mysteries, slices of slightly dark americana from one person's view. I enjoy it for what it is and I like the fact that her life changes instead of the same old, same old.

For any readers thinking that the author brought in stuff from the blue, they should reread the whole series in a row and you'll see the connectiveness of the work.

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Sookie

I love this series and I absolutely loooove the characters. No other series of books makes me more excited about reading as this one. What is different about these than other series is that the heroine actually has morals and sticks to them. I read about three to four books a week and this is the only series that contains a main character that understands the difference between right and wrong, attends mass on Sundays, believes in abstaining from sex in a relationship until she actually gets to know the person, is committed to one person if she is dating him, and respects her elders. Added bonus is the fact that not every man that comes within walking distance falls in love with her and attempts to get her in bed with them. Some men are interested, some could care less, some even hate her--you know, like normal. Whereas other novels have a habit of throwing men at their heroine. Even though this is a paranormal book, this realistic look and down-home sweetness makes the book relatable as well as likable. I adore Sookie!

On the slightly downside...the reason I gave this four stars instead of five is because Harris did something wacky with the plot. Like other reviewers mentioned, for some strange reason there was no one definable plot line but several strong plot lines running in a series. It was like reading a bunch of short stories in a row about the same character. Each problem was solved, but it messed up with the flow of the book.

Overall, I still enjoyed the book immensely and would highly recommend this series, although, I suggest you read them in order.

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Better than the last two in this series...

I am giving an extra star for improvement over the last two books which were not so hot. I started reserving at the library after book 5 - just felt that it wasn't worth the cost of a hardcover. I really liked the first four books. I especially loved #4 with Eric and the witch war - he is so incredibly sexy. I've been trying to figure just how Sookie could be happy long term with him. Without giving out any spoilers, I think this book suggests some possibilities - she might have unusual longevity due to her heritage, she might assume a nurturing mother type role with a child. This would make a relationship with a vamp more palatable. As for some characters in this book that simply disappeared - I won't really miss them. I think Charlaine is getting back on track with Sookie - I really didn't care too much for her in the last 2 or 3 books - especially with Quinn. He's a nice enough guy - just not for her. Yes, there are a few story lines in this book - hopefully, they are going somewhere.

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loves it!

I love this series and this author. This incredibly talented author throws in just the perfect amount of action, intrigue, sex, and mystery. Keep up the good work, I'll buy anything written by Charlaine Harris, as it is guaranteed to be well written, funny, a bit scary, and very entertaining.

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