Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Dead Until Dark

Sookie Stackhouse #1

Charlaine Harris

327 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery romance adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out....', '', "Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea."

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Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 63%
adventurous 48%
funny 40%
tense 27%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 17%
sad 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.63

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