A review by hannahmartin
Dead Until Dark, by Charlaine Harris
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I have never hated a heroine more. As a fan of the show I’ve owned the full series of books for a few years now and finally planned to pick up and blitz through the series this year.
That will absolutely not be happening.
Sookie is vapid, self-centred, judgemental, slut-shaming, homophobic, fatphobic and the living embodiment of “I’m not like other girls”.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable, badly written, and some bordered on non-consensual where the author clearly imagined them as romantic.
The mystery was plotted sloppily. The writing was rushed and extremely derivative, reminding me of bad YA. This is absolutely the kind of book your extremely religious aunt would write and call “raunchy”.
If the plot intrigues you I implore you to just watch the show and skip this train wreck. If you read and enjoyed this I’m on my knees begging you to read good paranormal romance - it’s absolutely out there and this isn’t it.
That will absolutely not be happening.
Sookie is vapid, self-centred, judgemental, slut-shaming, homophobic, fatphobic and the living embodiment of “I’m not like other girls”.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable, badly written, and some bordered on non-consensual where the author clearly imagined them as romantic.
The mystery was plotted sloppily. The writing was rushed and extremely derivative, reminding me of bad YA. This is absolutely the kind of book your extremely religious aunt would write and call “raunchy”.
If the plot intrigues you I implore you to just watch the show and skip this train wreck. If you read and enjoyed this I’m on my knees begging you to read good paranormal romance - it’s absolutely out there and this isn’t it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs