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62nd out of 769 books
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The Vampiric Housewife
by
Kristen Marquette (Goodreads Author)
In the sleepy town of Sangre Valley, Buicks still have tailfins, girls don poodle skirts, and families gather around their black and white televisions to watch The Donna Reed Show. But not all is as it seems in this 1950's town. The milkman leaves bottles of blood on the doorstep instead of milk, and the grocery store sells human heads as produce instead of heads of lettuc...more
Paperback, 214 pages
Published
October 22nd 2009
by Firelight Books
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I can’t remember how I came to buy this book for kindle right before deployment, but I do remember it was one of the last ones I snagged for myself. It looked interesting as hell, and I promised to give it a read ASAP despite the fact it didn’t have that many reviews or ratings.
And now that I’ve finally read it, I can say with a certainty that it was absolutely wonderful.
I haven’t really been caught up in the newly resurrected vampire craze of late, I’ve read twilight and a few other different...more
And now that I’ve finally read it, I can say with a certainty that it was absolutely wonderful.
I haven’t really been caught up in the newly resurrected vampire craze of late, I’ve read twilight and a few other different...more
This is a refreshing new take on vampires. No more angst love triangles with teenagers. You're introduced to the Murray family who seem like your "Leave it to Beaver" family except, well, they're vampires. That's what sucked me in. The begining is satirical and smartly written. Mom is a housewife. Dad works in a hospital. The teenage son is a star athlete while the teenage daughter is an outcast. And the youngest son is just like any eleven year old you've ever met except for his love of blood....more
I received this book through the Goodreads giveaways program. I have read dozens of books in the "paranormal" genre, especially since books involving vampires are "all the rage" right now. This book has a fresh and unique take on the "vampires are real" plot. It is sort of like the Stepford Wives meets Queen of the Damned. The story revolves around a vampire housewife, Valerie Murray, who lives in a small suburban vampire community (Sangre Valley) in the 1950s with her husband and three vampire...more
I love vampire literature, but I am very picky about my vampire books, especially nowadays. When my friend recommanded this book, I was leery because she had also recommanded Twilight. But I read it and I'm happy to report that I've found a new vampire series to read! I was warned that The Vampiric Housewife starts off slow which it does. The beginning is interesting as you explore a 1950's town of vampires-- Marquette is an extremely visual writer--but you're not sure where the book is headed;...more
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Sep 22, 2012
Elizabeth
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any horror vampire lover who love strong females but not their love stories
The premise is new and exciting. It is interesting to view how a vampire society would work and how no one bats an eye to the person slowly rotting on the kitchen cutting board. The story was executed quite well.
One of the reasons the story worked so well for me would have to be the villain, Venjamin. There is a a certain allure that draws you to a vicious psychopath in a position of power. Better yet, a doctor. He just exudes calmness and serenity most of the time. (view spoiler)...more
One of the reasons the story worked so well for me would have to be the villain, Venjamin. There is a a certain allure that draws you to a vicious psychopath in a position of power. Better yet, a doctor. He just exudes calmness and serenity most of the time. (view spoiler)...more
My daughter gave me this book to read. I'm not much into vampires, but I have to say that I liked this book. It felt like I was watching a movie rather than reading a book. Everything was so vivid. It was a bit gory with all the blood, but I guess that just comes along with vampires. The satirical 1950's town, the scientific explanation of vampires blended with the Eastern European folklore, then how she brought in the Mitochondrial Eve, it was all very fascinating. I've never read anything quit...more
Valerie, Charlie and their kids live in a small town called Sangre Valley. Charlie works for Dr Venjamin at the hospital in town and Valerie is a housewife and mother. They are all vampires. Most of the folk in town are vampires, but not all. Charlie is a made-vampire and Valerie is a living-vampire, with a heartbeat. Their kids are cross-breeds and very unusual.
Charlie is faced with a new project at work, one that will harm his lovely family and he knows the only way to save them is to leave to...more
Charlie is faced with a new project at work, one that will harm his lovely family and he knows the only way to save them is to leave to...more
This book was amazing. It was well written with a storyline that draws you in and leaves you wanting more. I especially enjoyed the new twist on vampires and would recommend this book to anyone looking for a bolder take on these mythical creatures! I look forward to reading more from Ms. Marquette!
I though this book was soooooo goood! I loved the whold 50's housewife thrust into the modern world to fight to keep her family safe. The ending was perfect and I look forward to starting the next in the series The House of the Vampire Queen!
I really liked this book, but I can't really explain why. The description caught my eye and then as I read the beginning it was such an interesting concept...a whole world just like our world but vampiric. Then it took a horror film type turn on it in the middle, then an action book at the end...all while I could relate to a woman finding out who she is and how strong she is while at the same time a love story. I would recommend this book. Just realize, if you come across a few pages or chapters...more
This was so good! As others have said, it did start off slow. It began in the 1950's and was kind of corny (and twisted at the same time). Without spoiling anything, I'll just say that things aren't as they seem and once you find out the big secret/lie, the book is great and moves along fast! I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the sequel - hopefully there is one planned.
Oh, and as another reviewer said, there are a few grammar/misspellings/typo errors, which is more odd than anything....more
Oh, and as another reviewer said, there are a few grammar/misspellings/typo errors, which is more odd than anything....more
Enjoyable read; very quick and fun. A different take on Vampire lore.
This was a refreshing new Vampire story. It captured my interest from the beginning & kept it through the entire story.
Apr 22, 2010
Jennifer
marked it as to-read
This is an interesting twist. I hope it's as good as the reviews say.
This is the first vampire book I've read that's more science fiction than horror or fantasy, yet it still has those elements to it. I was intrigue by this book. I still am.
Feb 22, 2013
Pauline
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I'll give the concept some points for originality. However, I found most of the characters trite and cliched. My main issue with this book is that it is badly in need of an editor. I've never read a published book with so many errors. It was really distracting. How can you stay with a story that describes someone as "gleaming" information? I know it was published by a small house, but that's just embarrassing.
Loved it!
An enjoyable, short read. The spelling errors in the book can be somewhat off putting but the story was thoroughly enjoyable, I look forward to the sequel ( at least I hope there is one!). I seem to have read many vampire based books this year and this one was the most different from the 'typical' vampire books around at the moment. Would recommend it to friends.
I've read a lot of vampire stories, and after a while they all start to seem pretty much the same. The Vampiric Housewife is an exception to the rule. It takes an interesting new twist on the old theme. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes vampires, whether you're a fan of Stoker, Rice or Meyers.
This is a hard book to review. I devoured it (1.5 days) so obviously it held me captive. But the writing is fairly simple and the text errors were abundant (I read the Nook version). But it as an easy read that kept my attention so it gets 3/5 stars.
A unique, but unimpressive version of the vampire story.
I loved the plot and I loved the characters, but this book is in desperate need of an editor.
I enjoyed this book enough to finish it but all in all..it was a crappy book.
Oct 14, 2011
Darla
marked it as to-read
Can't find it on my kindle app :(
Jun 18, 2013
Rifkareader
marked it as database
Jun 14, 2013
Heather Trahan
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Jun 12, 2013
Teresa
marked it as to-read
Jun 09, 2013
Kate
marked it as to-read
Jun 04, 2013
Deariie
marked it as to-read
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Kristen Marquette is the proud of author of three science fiction/ fantasy novels: The Vampiric Housewife, The House of the Vampire Queen, and The Age of the Vampire Goddess, and one work of women's literature, Shakespeare's Sister. She also works as a freelance writer. Her articles range from alternative medicine and law to entertainment and pretty much everything else. She will read just about a...more
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