After thoroughly enjoying the HBO series True Blood for two seasons I decieded to give the Sookie Stackhouse books a try. (This worked well for me in...moreAfter thoroughly enjoying the HBO series True Blood for two seasons I decieded to give the Sookie Stackhouse books a try. (This worked well for me in reading Kathy Reich's Temperance Brennan books after watching Bones.)
The first season of the show is incredibly faithful to the book so most of the major plot points were not the surprises they could have been. However, lots of little details are just different enough to add to the experience of both the show and the books.
You follow the story of Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress in Bon Temps, LA. A Vampire named Bill moves into town in the process of mainstreaming. Sookie is taken with Bill since she can't read him. Then, women who seem to be assocated with vampires start dying around town. Was it Bill? Is it Sookie's brother? And the mystery is on...
It seem to fall somewhere between a mystery with supernatural elements and a bodice ripper. At times it almost felt "too girly" but the supernatural characters and happenings allow me to accept the material where usually only Fabio dares to tread.
The writing style and my interest made it an incredibly quick read. All in all, if you liked the shows, you'll like the books. If you haven't seen the show, you'll still like the books if you're looking for what I'd venture to call "a girly Harry Dresden."(less)
Kathy Reichs's Temperance Brennan is back again. This time starting out in a well described Chicago. She ends up back in Canada, but I did appreciate...moreKathy Reichs's Temperance Brennan is back again. This time starting out in a well described Chicago. She ends up back in Canada, but I did appreciate how well represented Chicago geography was represented.
I ripped through the book in a few days, due to Reichs's writing which gels well with me as a reader. There were a few things I didn't see coming, or at least not in the form they did, which is what I want in a mystery. That said, the only weakness to Reichs's books is that many of them feel formulaic. Many of these motions I felt like I had gone through with Tempe before.
All in all I still largely enjoyed the book.(less)
In enjoyed all of the Dark Materials books. Taking inspiration from things like Paradise Lost, and any concept of multiple worlds, all the books were...moreIn enjoyed all of the Dark Materials books. Taking inspiration from things like Paradise Lost, and any concept of multiple worlds, all the books were quick reads. My only problem with the books was some of the author's prose. The story and concepts were great, but sometimes I found myself fighting the writing.(less)
Tempe is back with another adventure, this one exploring religions such as Santeria and VooDoo. Andrew Ryan doesn't show up until late in the game, an...moreTempe is back with another adventure, this one exploring religions such as Santeria and VooDoo. Andrew Ryan doesn't show up until late in the game, and that may be a plus for the book. As much as I like him being around, his absence allowed Tempe to obsess elsewhere for a bit.
Not my usual reading choices, but Kathy Reichs and Tempe's adventures keep me coming back for more.(less)
This isn't my usual superhero comics fare, but the entire series got such an excellent review from the AroundComics podcast I decided to give it a try...moreThis isn't my usual superhero comics fare, but the entire series got such an excellent review from the AroundComics podcast I decided to give it a try.
Its a great slice-of-life true story of boy meets girl, boy moves to foreign land to be with girl, boy takes a long time adjusting. Lots of sweet moments that should be familiar to anyone who's been in a relationship.(less)
Both Jim Butcher, the author, and Harry Dresden have come a long way in this book. It hits the ground running and doesn't stop. You get to learn a lot...moreBoth Jim Butcher, the author, and Harry Dresden have come a long way in this book. It hits the ground running and doesn't stop. You get to learn a lot more about the White Counsel and Harry's relationship to it, while getting new questions that I'm looking forward to finding the answer to in the future books.(less)
A great breakdown and examination of how comics work and their place among other works of art. It gave me a much deeper appreciation for the language...moreA great breakdown and examination of how comics work and their place among other works of art. It gave me a much deeper appreciation for the language of comics that I had subconsciously learned.(less)
My favorite of the books so far. Sarah argues that it doesn't advance the story far enough for her, but the characters are well fleshed out including...moreMy favorite of the books so far. Sarah argues that it doesn't advance the story far enough for her, but the characters are well fleshed out including Tavi growing into his own. The bad part is now I have to wait a month for the next book.(less)
Great read, worth reading for anyone who likes to get their science geek. Gets as deep as it needs to into what it covers, but not deeper. Light fun s...moreGreat read, worth reading for anyone who likes to get their science geek. Gets as deep as it needs to into what it covers, but not deeper. Light fun science reading(less)
I became interested in the book after hearing an interview with the author on Slice of SciFi. Its an easy read and goes into just enough depth on the...moreI became interested in the book after hearing an interview with the author on Slice of SciFi. Its an easy read and goes into just enough depth on the physics you need to know to discuss why certain science fiction stables are possible and why others are impossible.
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