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acwoodvt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, and Self harm
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Wow, I don't like the way Harris writes about people of color in this book. I don't like it one bit. There were so many "WTF?!" moments where I had to cringe and pause the audiobook. Also, what is with Harris' love phrases with the word "co*n" in them, I know she's southern but I don't care. She needs to stop using those damn phrases.
There's a bit of homophobia in the book too. Sookie's brother admits to be a homophobe and she yells at him for it, then she turns around and starts having homophobic thoughts about gay characters in the book. Girl, you are no better than your brother.
The spice in here was okay, but what was lacking was the detail .I'm giving this 2.5 chilies out of 5 chilies 🌶️🌶️
With the causal racism, sexism, and homophobia, I can't give this book anything higher than 2 stars. Certain parts were interesting and that's why I'm giving it two stars instead of just one.
⭐️⭐️ 2/5 Stars
I listened to this for free on the library app libbyapp.com
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, and Car accident
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Torture, and Classism
honeyenbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
hyperashley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
martamae77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Pedophilia, Racism, and War
_thelitlibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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TW: Sexual Content, Blood, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again...Bill is a dud. I forget how boring his character seems to be, and truly don't see what Sookie sees in him. Sookie is having a streak of bad luck, first, her fellow coworker is murdered and no one seems to care. She then comes face-to-face with a beastly creature who leaves her badly hurt, needing help from vampires who save her life. Since they've done her a favor, Sookie can't help but oblige when the table have turned and they need something from her.
So much happened in this book, Sookie finds herself having to leave Bon temps to use her powers down in Texas where she is looking for a missing vampire. Sookie uncovers a lot more than she expects and finds her own life in danger. Meanwhile back home, questions start to arise when a Maenad strolls into town causing chaos. Having watched the series first, I will say that the plot of the book is jammed packed and doesn't read as well as it does on screen. Overall, I felt like a few storylines could have been cut and re-focused on some of the ones that lacked a bit more.
My thoughts on Sookie are a little muddled, I can't decide if I love or hate her. She has her mind focused on one thing (sleeping with Bill), while that is said, it makes me uncomfortable how close she acts around Eric. She's supposed to be dating Bill, but other than some action in bed, and a few cute moments, you wouldn't be able to tell that these two are romantically involved. I plan on continuing the series as they make fast books to listen to while multitasking!
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Blood
embla_v's review against another edition
3.0
Jag tyckte att boken var underhållande och jag kommer fortsätta läsa serien. Jag är lite osäker på vart serien kommer ta sig. Fast en sak är säker och det är att Sookie förmodligen kommer lösa fler mord och att det kommer vara drama med Bill och Eric.
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
paperknotbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
lakea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Suicide, and Medical content