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The Sookie Stackhouse Companion Paperback – October 2, 2012

by Charlaine Harris (Editor)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 405 ratings
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Explore the unconventional, otherworldly life of psychic waitress Sookie Stackhouse in this companion to the bestselling series that takes a closer look at Sookie and her family, friends, enemies, adventures, and—of course—the lovers who set her world on fire... 

Visit Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that Sookie calls home, with a detailed map created by Charlaine herself, and learn the characteristics of the supernaturals who live there: vampires, two-natured, and fae. Examine all the branches of Sookie’s family tree. And eavesdrop on the private conversations between rival vampires Eric and Bill.

Also, enjoy the compelling novella “Small-Town Wedding,” in which Sookie accompanies her shapeshifting boss, Sam, to his brother’s wedding in Texas, where happily-ever-after seems very far away....

Exclusive interviews with True Blood creator Alan Ball and author Charlaine Harris—compiled from fan questions—will satisfy your craving for all things Sookie, as will trivia questions, recipes (including Caroline Bellefleur’s famous chocolate cake!), and a concordance to the Sookie Stackhouse novels.
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    6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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    978-1937007898
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Customers find the book helpful for understanding the series. They appreciate the timeline and new novella. The book provides fun facts and interesting stories about characters like Sookie Stackhouse. Readers also enjoy the recipes and character information.

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49 customers mention "Information"45 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's information. They find it helpful for a refresher on the previous books, providing background and context for Sookie and Bon Temps. The book contains all the essential elements a companion should have, including recipes and additional content like a novella.

"...that, Sookie Stackhouse novel fans will find this book a wonderful edition to their library." Read more

"...There is everything from a map of Bon Temps (everyone and everything has been included), a short story about Sam's cousin's wedding to behind the..." Read more

"...for what it is, and they did a good job putting it together and giving fans the info they may want or need, with some extras, just as any good..." Read more

"...Despite being mostly rehashed information, this is a handy guide for fans of the series who have trouble keeping all the facts straight from year to..." Read more

30 customers mention "Story length"25 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the story length. They appreciate the backstory on the characters, the map of Bon Temps, and the timeline for the series. The book adds a new novella about a wedding between Sam and Sookie. It provides a complete series timeline and summary through "Dead Reckoning". Overall, customers find it an exciting, fun read that provides a summary and play-by-play of all the books.

"...Life in Bon Temps by Victoria Koski - great timeline and recap of all the books (this is a really fun read)..." Read more

"...There's also a complete series timeline/summary section (complete through "Dead Reckoning"), which basically just repeats what is in the..." Read more

"...It was also nice to have a good length short story that was riveting- unlike the one in home improvements- did not care for that one at all...." Read more

"...story involving Sookie & Sam, but in addition to that there is a timeline of events, an index of people/terms used in the books, a map of Bon Temps,..." Read more

24 customers mention "Fun"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content. They find the stories interesting and fun, with a trivia contest for fans of the series. The book contains fun facts and character background details.

"...There's also series trivia, a recipe section, and some short essays about the Charlaine Harris fan club, Sookie's experiences, all of Charlaine..." Read more

"...interviews with Charlaine Harris and Allan Ball and the trivia questions that are just fun :)" Read more

"...Sookie's journey with Sam to attend his brother's wedding is mildly entertaining...." Read more

"...Sookie's family tree? See page 226. Anyhow, loads of fun. I am somewhat reenergized after having read this!" Read more

17 customers mention "Recipes"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in the book. They find the family recipes mentioned in the series, fictitious recipes from the series, and various foods like chocolate cake and burgers. The Wicked Peach Cake is a favorite.

"...There's also series trivia, a recipe section, and some short essays about the Charlaine Harris fan club, Sookie's experiences, all of Charlaine..." Read more

"...an index of people/terms used in the books, a map of Bon Temps, recipes (I can't wait to make the fried pickles!),..." Read more

"...The map, family tree, interviews, trivia questions, and recipes were momentarily diverting but ultimately probably not worth buying the book...." Read more

"...I also liked the great southern recipes included in the book." Read more

15 customers mention "Character information"14 positive1 negative

Customers find the character information helpful. They appreciate the diverse characters and descriptions in the wonderful world Charlaine has created. The book is a great resource for more stories about their favorite heroine, Sookie Stackhouse.

"...World of Sookie Stackhouse - by Victoria Koski is an excellent guide to every character and term used in the books...." Read more

"...and providing an in-depth list and explanation of all the novels' characters...." Read more

"This is a great book about the character Sookie Stackhouse in the Trueblood series by Charlaine Harris...." Read more

"...Sookie, secret conversations with our favorite vamps, and a complete character index which was very help full when you don't quit remember who this..." Read more

14 customers mention "Dialogue"10 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the dialogue in the book. They appreciate the inside conversations between Bill and Eric, as well as the interviews with Charlene Harris and Alan Ball. Readers also like the character index and the short story.

"...I did enjoy the interviews with both Harris and Alan Ball...." Read more

"...I also enjoyed the letters, emails, & phone conversations between Eric & Bill! And the Novella where Sam takes Sookie to the wedding...." Read more

"...Too many "wars"; too many deaths; too many repetitive themes. But this book helps get my enthusiasm growing again...." Read more

"...comes with a short story involving Sam and Sookie, secret conversations with our favorite vamps, and a complete character index which was very help..." Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"10 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it easy and quick to read with lots of details and a nice story. Others find the writing hard to understand, dry, and wordy. There are also unreadable diagrams on Kindles.

"...book is quite well done for what it is, and they did a good job putting it together and giving fans the info they may want or need, with some extras..." Read more

"...and maybe the best part of this book, but it was kind of small and hard to read...." Read more

"...I bought this to review story points quickly and easily without having to reread the whole series...." Read more

"I love all the Sookie Stackhouse novels. They are funny, and easy reading for when you need something to escape the everyday grind...." Read more

27 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive19 negative

Customers find the book disappointing. They find the content uninteresting and unsatisfactory. The beginning is praised, but the rest seems unnecessary.

"...recipes were momentarily diverting but ultimately probably not worth buying the book...." Read more

"...but the "extra" books have been a HUGE disappointment & waste of money...." Read more

"...I really think this book is worth reading if you have been a fan of the series for years- if you have just gotten into it and have recently read all..." Read more

"...found the "in-between" dialog between Erich and Bill boring and a little pointless. The good part of the book was the short story Small-Town Wedding...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love ❤️
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  • TVDIVA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Companion to the Sookie Stackhouse Books
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2011
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    Like most fans I have read every Sookie Stackhouse novel and short story, and religiously watch True Blood every Sunday. I kept my own list on the order of the novels and short stories, and had lots of questions on how Charlaine Harris created the Sookie Universe and its characters. This book answered all my questions and then some.

    First and foremost, I want to give a special shout out to Beverly Battillo and Victoria Koski who both appear to have provided a lot of information to make this companion a keeper.

    Here is a quick rundown of what is in the book based on the Kindle version:

    1) A map of Bon Temps (which is microscopic in the Kindle version.)

    2) A four chapter short story called Small Town Wedding by Charlaine Harris

    3) Life in Bon Temps by Victoria Koski - great timeline and recap of all the books (this is a really fun read)

    4) Sookie Short Stories and Related Material - Charlaine Harris explains how and why she created the short stories, etc.

    5) Vampires, Two Natured and Fairies Oh My! - Charlaine Harris as Sookie discusses all the creatures she has met and there is a Sookie Stackhouse Family Tree (microscopic on Kindle)

    6) Sookie Stackhouse Trivia created by Beverly Battillo and Victoria Koski (another fun read)

    7) What's Cooking in Bon Temps - lots of yummy recipes from the books

    8) Inside True Blood - Alan Ball is brutally honest as he answers questions about the differences between the books and the show, and his love for all things Bill and Sookie on True Blood

    9) Mystery to Mayham - All the works of Charlaine Harris are listed - I thought this should have been placed last since it includes all her other works

    10) Recollections around the Duckpond - Fans of Charlaine Harris and their experiences are discussed

    11) Charlaine Harris Interview - the author answers questions from fans

    12) World of Sookie Stackhouse - by Victoria Koski is an excellent guide to every character and term used in the books. Sort of like a Sookie Universe encyclopedia

    My only quibbles are that the illustrations (maps, family tree, etc.) are microscopic on a Kindle and Beverly Battillo and Victoria Koski should have been listed as contributing editors/authors.

    Other than that, Sookie Stackhouse novel fans will find this book a wonderful edition to their library.
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  • L. Cline
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Sookie? You'll Cherish this Book!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013
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    I just got my Sookie Stackhouse companion and it's freaking awesome!!! There is everything from a map of Bon Temps (everyone and everything has been included), a short story about Sam's cousin's wedding to behind the scenes phone calls and emails between Eric and Bill that shed a LOT of new light on their relationship to each other and Sookie. The books are written from Sookie's point of view and it is genius of Charlaine to include all of the behind the scenes peeks as well as timelines for each of the books.

    The second half of the book is Charlaine answering fan questions as well as an enlightening interview with Alan Ball, creator of "True Blood". He answered so many of the questions that I had about the differences between the show and Charlaine's series. I wasn't a true believer of the focus and direction of "True Blood" before reading his interview but I have to say that I am now much more accepting. As with most things, if you want to know the truth or motivation of something, go to the source.

    There is so much more in this Companion book, get it, read it, cherish it... I know I will be coming back to it often in the future.
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  • T. A. Kleinhans
    4.0 out of 5 stars As Far as Companion Books Go, They Did Well
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014
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    Let's see, what do you need to know about this one? I guess we'll start with, is it entertaining/enlightening? Yes, to an extent, about as much as you'd likely expect. Is it an "essential read"? Probably not. Why do I answer as I did? This book has one new Sookie Stackhouse novella in it, focusing on Sookie and Sam's long-awaited trip to his brother's wedding, where trouble awaits (of course). It offers as much entertainment and fun as you'd expect from a novella-sized mini dose of Sookie. The rest of the book is somewhat enlightening, but not anything I'd consider "critical," even for die-hard fans. There are mini-interviews with Alan Ball about the "True Blood" TV show, and with Charlaine Harris about the Sookie Stackhouse series. There's also a complete series timeline/summary section (complete through "Dead Reckoning"), which basically just repeats what is in the books but does give a solid actual date for all the events, and an alphabetical index of all the characters and entities in the series, which could come in handy if you forget who someone is or something. There's also series trivia, a recipe section, and some short essays about the Charlaine Harris fan club, Sookie's experiences, all of Charlaine Harris's writings, and so on (including a definitive guide to where the short stories fit in the reading order/timeline). There's also a map of Bon Temps, and a Stackhouse family tree. They're a little fun, but not really necessary.

    Really, that's about it. So, unless you're dying for every single variation of every scrap of info you can get, you'd likely only truly be strongly interested in the novella. If the book is worth it to you just for that, then go for it. The rest of the content is nice, but not anything to weigh a reading/purchasing decision on, unless you feel a strong need for an alphabetized character index or whatever.

    I do hope nobody misunderstands me though. I think this companion book is quite well done for what it is, and they did a good job putting it together and giving fans the info they may want or need, with some extras, just as any good series companion book should do. However, like all such books, the need the majority of fans will feel for it is probably somewhat low. It's the kind of thing most will likely borrow from somewhere or someone to flip through once, but won't necessarily add to their keeper shelves as readily as they might with the main series books.

    I hope this made sense, and helped a bit.
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  • Jenn Wile
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get enough of Sookie!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2014
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    I've always loved companion books. They share subtle insights to give the story more volume. Love ah-ha moments!
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  • enrico
    3.0 out of 5 stars libretto
    Reviewed in Italy on April 16, 2013
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    sapevo a che cosa andavo incontro diciamo per appassionati, consegna immediata prezzo buono se l'iva fosse al 4% come per il cartaceo sarebbe meglio
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  • Michelle Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2012
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    I ordered this just because I am absolutely obsessed with Charlaine Harris' writing and in particular the Sookie books. This is a fantastic addition to the series. It is great for reference when re-reading the novels due to the in depth guide to the world of Sookie also the fabulous map which shows the area the novels are set in detail but also for the surprise short story which I wasn't expecting and the question and answer section from Charlaine. There are also recipes for dishes mentioned throughout the books which I thought was a nice touch. Overall I am really chuffed with it and it has taken pride of place on one of my many bookshelves alongside the rest of my Charlaine books. Keep up the good work Ms Harris.
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  • JM
    4.0 out of 5 stars for the fans
    Reviewed in France on November 4, 2011
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    This is great if you're a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse's serie as I am. It's great to read the summaries and be driven back inside Sookie's universe.
    As the novels, you can't stop reading it and there's a short story inside worth reading!

    The recipes are disapointing though as most of them are made with industrialised ingredients (some that we don't find in Europe)... too bad for me who loves to cook from scratch!

    Can't wait for some more Sookie's adventures...
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  • Beaches
    4.0 out of 5 stars "I wish I had my shotgun."
    Reviewed in Germany on September 1, 2011
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    Dieses Buch dient als Hintergrund zur Reihe um Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Mystery und ist ein solides Regelwerk zur Ergänzung dieser.

    Nach einer Einführung seitens Charlaine Harris folgt eine Karte zu Bon Temps und hierauf eine knapp 80 Seiten lange, neue Kurzgeschichte um Sookie. Hier erfahren wir, was Sookie auf ihrer Reise nach Texas zur Hochzeit von Sams Bruder erlebt hat und ich kann so viel verraten, es war nicht gerade wenig. Wir treffen einige alte Bekannte wie Quinn, Luna sowie zu meiner Überraschung eine Dame wieder, die schon in einen der früheren Bände Sookie nach dem Leben trachtete und ich verrate nur so viel, es ist niemand aus der Pelt Familie.

    Die Kurzgeschichte ist sehr schön und passt dieses Mal auch zeitlich wunderbar in die Reihe - sie spielt ca. 2 Wochen nach Dead in the Family und Harris hat Sookie wieder einige charmante und amüsante Momente verschafft. Neben dem Hintergrund zu den Merlottes erfahren wir wie es Quinn ergangen ist, dass es eine Shifter/Were Website namens "Fur & Feathers" gibt und Sookie im Internet eine Art Berühmtheit unter den Supes ist. Nur Sam wirkt teilweise irritierend - selbst Sookie kommt nicht umhin, dies zu bemerken.

    Nach der Kurzgeschichte gibt es eine chronologische Reihenfolge der Bücher mit jeweils einer Zusammenfassung je Buch (inkl. Dead Reckoning). Eine gute Sache, wer sein Gedächtnis auffrischen möchte. Nach jeder Zusammenfassung eines Buches finden sich die "Secret Dialogues of Bill and Eric" - hier sind Telefonate, Emails aber auch direkte Gespräche zwischen Bill und Eric abgedruckt. Ich hatte mir hiervon sehr viel erhofft, bin aber leider enttäuscht, da man nicht wirklich Neues erfährt und den Dialogen der Biss der Bücher fehlt. Wenn ich es richtig verstehe, wurden diese auch nicht von Harris geschrieben, was zusätzlich enttäuschend ist.

    Im Anschluss geht Harris auf die Short Stories ein und gibt hier eine Erklärung zur zeitlichen Reihenfolge diese mit Hinblick auf die Buchreihe. Hierauf folgen Sookies Gedanken zu den Supes und sie erklärt ihr Wissen zu den Vamps, Twoeys sowie Fairys. Auch hier lernen wir nicht wirklich viel Neues. Ein Stammbaum zu Sookies Familie, ein Quiz zu den Büchern sowie eine Selektion von Kochrezepten (u. a. Lafayettes Burger Sauce sowie Caroline Bellefleurs Schokoladenkuchen) sind ebenfalls zu finden.

    Alan Ball beantwortet einige Fragen zu True Blood, die von Fans eingereicht wurden. Wer bereits einige Interviews mit Ball gelesen hat, wird sicher die ein oder andere Antwort schon kennen aber dennoch gibt es einige neue Informationen. Auch Harris beantwortet Fanfragen im späteren Teil des Buchs und stellt einige offene Punkte, die besonders auf den Fanseiten diskutiert werden, ein für alle Mal klar (z. B. das Eric nicht von Bills Auftrag der Queen wußte). Zudem erfahren wir, wie Harris mit dem Schreiben begonnen hat, welche Reihen es neben Sookie gibt und wie sich ihre Fangemeinde entwickelt hat.

    Am Ende des Buches findet sich ein alphabetisches Stichwortregister, dass bei 11 Büchern sowie den Kurzgeschichten entsprechend lang ist. Hier findet man zu Begriffen und Orten aus der SVM Reihe sowie zu jedem Charakter Informationen. Ich war überrascht über die Detailliertheit, da hier sogar kleinere Charakter zu finden sind.

    Alles in allem hat mir das Buch gut gefallen. Es ist kein Muss aber eine schöne Ergänzung. Neben der Kurzgeschichte hätte ich mir persönlich etwas mehr neue Hinweise erhofft aber da dies eine Art Begleitbuch neben der Hauptreihe darstellt, ist das kein großer Kritikpunkt. Jeder, der das Buch bestellt, sollte sich daher bewußt machen, dass es eine Art Reise in das Sookieversum ist mit vielen bekannten aber verblassten Erinnerungen und einigen neuen Information. Anzumerken ist, dass dieses Buch sehr ausführlich und detailliert ist und sehr sorgsam und liebevoll zusammen gestellt wurde.
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