Club Dead [Audio Cassette]

Charlaine Harris (Author), Johanna Parker (Narrator)

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: RecordedBooks (2008)
• ISBN-10: 1428174893
• ISBN-13: 978-1428174894
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars ENTER ERIC AND ALCIDE- this is going to be fun, February 16, 2011

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Buggy "SUNNIE Day reader" (British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 3) (Paperback)

CLUB DEAD is the third instalment from the Sookie Stackhouse series and I really enjoyed this one having finally come to terms with the fact that this is urban fantasy (and not paranormal romance) I was able to focus on the action, horror, humour and mystery aspects here and just let the romance take a back seat. Sookie is starting to feel like a delightful, adventurous friend who I can't wait to hear from to learn what adventures she's been up to lately. And with the broadening of sub characters and reappearances and "sightings" from others this series feels alot like coming home.

Charlaine Harris continues to entertain with a fast paced, easy writing style and original ideas. She also manages to still keep Sookie relatable enough, despite her progression into the supernatural world that we can discover every bizarre occurrence right along with her. Sookie toughens up in this book, makes some new `friends' and sort of comes into her own. And although I was at first disappointed by Harris's storyline choices for Bill (what an arse he turned out to be) Eric and arrival of Alcide sure made up for his absence. Leaving things wide open and this reader very curious as to where exactly things are heading in the romance department.

Lately Sookie's vampire boyfriend Bill has been a little absent, having more of a relationship with his computer and "project" then with her. When he suddenly announces that he's taking an extended business trip to another state Sookie realizes something other than vampire business is going on. Before long the bodies start piling up at work again, after a werewolf gang member tries to abduct Sookie and ends up face to face with some hard hitting but simple blue suede shoes.

Enter the ever sexy and cheeky Eric, who informs Sookie that Bill's been kidnapped while spending time with an old flame in Mississippi. (So much for business) Now Eric needs Sookie's mind reading abilities to help locate Bill before they torture him to `real' death. Despite the obvious betrayal Sookie agrees, although she might just kill him herself once she finds him.

Sookie soon finds herself under the care of one fantastic and yummy werewolf named Alcide Herveraux. They have an immediate connection and make a great team although romantically their timing is never quite right (what with all the body dumping, ex fiancé's and flying vamps coming to call) Alcide is to act as Sookie's date and guide while in Jackson, gaining her access into the otherwise off limits, Club Dead. This is where the vampire king of Mississippi hangs out whom they assume is responsible for Bills disappearance. Before long Eric turns up in another of his quirky disguises and general carnage ensues. The action in this book is non-stop with vampires and humans alike getting staked and of course it's a full moon which brings every beast in town out to play. It's a ton of unputdownable, blood spattered fun.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Season 3 of True Blood, October 15, 2010

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S. Winger "Art Girl" (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 3) (Paperback)

I really loved this book, and while I'm a huge fan of the show True Blood, I find that the characters are more endearing in the books. Alcide was just to DIE for. He was just a sweet and thoughtful man, and I was so glad to see that they had a few moments of bliss in the book. Thank you GOD! Eric is more likable as well, and I never thought that would be possible. Sookie's narration is one of the best parts of this series. Her take on things is so fun to read. I have to say that I definitely prefer the book to Season 3 of the series. There's just not so much "weird" stuff going on, so there's more explanation of the events taking place and the characters within them.

4.0 out of 5 stars a good read, February 7, 2012

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papiernikc - See all my reviews

This review is from: Club Dead (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 3) (Paperback)

i love the hbo true blood series and started to read the books the series was based on. usually the books are better than the movies or tv shows but not in this case. there were times i had to go back a couple of pages to reread because what i was currently reading didnt make sence. that happened more so towards the end. it seemed like mrs harris was either in a hurry to write the book or bored with it. yet, ive read the first 9 books and since i got that far i will continue the series.