Review Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 6)
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Charlaine develops the world of Sookie Stackhouse quite nicely with this book, especially the idea of good witches with powers more akin to Samantha, and the idea of backstabbing political intrigue with the mystery regarding the death of Sookie's cousin Hadley. The whole of the story revolves around the Queen of Louisiana and her marriage to the King of Mississippi, and the former were turned vamp who shows up in typical Sookie fashion in a closet!
Another developmental idea is the idea of Sookie using her powers for good. Not only as an excuse to get her into all sorts of vampire functions, like all the books before, but for actual benefit to the community. The idea of this is so obvious, but for some reason has never occured to me before reading about that in this book. Now some caveats are learned about this activity in the next book, so please relish this little vignette and enjoy it, because it might not happen much in the future.
On the romance side, Eric forces some serious disallusionment with Bill by revealing his secret life as the Queen's spy, and Quinn really finds himself helpless to take the edge off that shocker. Other than that, the romance in this book is slow, and a bit tedious in her pursuit of a guy which we know she wont wind up with in the end. But, if you exercise your patience, you'll stop and notice that Quinn seems nice, and is a refreshing change of pace from Sookie's past beaus.
The action and the mystery combine at the end, as key plot elements come together, and mysteries are solved in the aftermath. People who crave vampire/were blood soaked action will find this story right up their alley, as swords chop chop chop up unwilling victims left and right. I feel like beheading certainly qualifies as the title inspiration of definitely dead.
Emotionally, this book is great. You really feel great depths of despair at Bill's shocking revelation, and a parade of others as this story takes you on unexpcted twists and turns. If there was anything missing it was that true love mushy mushy type stuff which really has been absent since book 1 now that I think about it.
This is a very good book, regardless what others have said. I believe someone said that Sookie wouldn't like 'The Prouducers' which could be realistic since she was going on a date and didn't really get to pick what show she would watch. Charlaine has never been shy about using real world business establishments like Ralph and Kacoo's, and Walmart and apparently is not worried about using real world shows which will date the books. I've always enjoyed the fact that the events in these books supposedly occur just before they are published which leaves them hopelessly dated. I mean, Sookie doesn't have a cell phone for several books...and isn't really keeping up with the information age anyway.
Recommended.
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Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 6) Overview
The new Sookie Stackhouse novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Dead as a Doornail.
Spiked with a "frothy fusion of romance, mystery, and fantasy" (Publishers Weekly), this "deliciously fiendish...increasingly riotous series" (Dallas Morning News) sends the supernaturally gifted cocktail waitress to New Orleans, where she has to deal with the legacy of one of her own family and a host of potentially dangerous characters.
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Customer Reviews
Who will Sookie Stackhouse date next? - Sara A. Pauff -
** spoiler alert ** It was okay...it's too bad both Bill and Eric are turning out to be pains in the neck. I think they're much more interesting than Quinn, who just seems to wander around half-naked most of the time and calls Sookie "Babe." Not to mention Sookie's going through supernatural men like a fat kid in a Krispy Kreme store -- Bill (vampire), Sam (shapeshifter), Alcide (werewolf), Eric (vampire), Calvin Norris (were-panther?) and Quinn (were-tiger?). Who's next? My bet is on a hobbit. Or Harry P...more It was okay...it's too bad both Bill and Eric are turning out to be pains in the neck. I think they're much more interesting than Quinn, who just seems to wander around half-naked most of the time and calls Sookie "Babe." Not to mention Sookie's going through supernatural men like a fat kid in a Krispy Kreme store -- Bill (vampire), Sam (shapeshifter), Alcide (werewolf), Eric (vampire), Calvin Norris (were-panther?) and Quinn (were-tiger?). Who's next? My bet is on a hobbit. Or Harry Potter.
Time to Move the Story Forward - Rebekkah - Utah & Hawaii
While some reviewers found book six slow, I thought the story in book six introduced new characters and situations that are obviously going to set up books down the line. Because I'm not always into long, drawn-out mysteries, I actually enjoyed this novel for its straight-forward action and plot development. Yes, there were still mysterious actions going on in the story, but they are answered rather quickly, and only aid in propelling the story on a bit more.
On the whole, I liked the new characters and the direction the series has taken. The story has become even more paranormal than it was before (if possible), and it should be interesting to see where it goes. I can't say that the writing is sparkling (no vampire pun intended), but the story telling is interesting and holds a twist of comedy and drama that feels strange for this type of novel. It's hard not to care about Sookie and her life. Really, I think that while Sookie's strange draw to every man she associates with can be a bit annoying, that you do grow to want to see her safe and happy!
One of my favorite books! - Anna Lee - Oakland,CA
I must admit that until I purchased Club Dead I didn't know very much about Charlaine Harris. After reading Club Dead the third book from the Sookie Stackhouse series I became hooked. Definitely Dead was not only a page turner but an incredible mystery full of depth and humor. I loved every second of this book, so much so that it only took me a day and the half to read. Charlaine Harris has a gift for combining mystery, erotica, and humor. Her understanding and emotional development of the characters makes it easy for (me) the reader to follow along to. The story was so engrossing and fun that I found, I lost myself with each page. I loved Ann Rice tell the day she retired and found it difficult to find another author of her genre that I could really get into until I discovered, Charlaine Harris. I can now say I've found an author with a series of books I can look forward to reading. Reading has never been so fun.
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