Dead in the Family (Southern Vampire Series, Book 10)
Charlaine Harris
This is the 10th book in the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Series. Although it is not the weakest in the series, I was left unsatisfied by the ending. I love Sookie and I *LOVE* Eric and this book, although highlighting their relationship, left things open for all kinds of drama. For some reason I don't see positive things for their future.
There are multiple story lines running throughout the series and a couple of them were tied up too neatly leading me to wonder why they were even carried over into this book Seriously? Bill and some strange woman we've never met? And he leaves Sookie a Thank You note? WTH? He's been pining for Sookie for the last 5 books! Sooo not happy with the way that storyline went. Then the FBI agent I really don't remember shows up at her doorstep to tell her that the investigation focusing on her has been stopped. This could have been in the last chapter of the last book and I would probably have been less confused. I also didn't see a point for mentioning that Calvin and Tanya got married. It can get a little frustrating because some of the storylines stem from books that I read well over a year and a half ago and I don't remember the exact storyline.
In the previous books, where there were less characters, the books were more focused. This one seemed a little scattered because it tried to touch on the multiple characters in Sookie's life. At one point you think the story will focus on a power struggle between Victor and Eric. Especially with the repeated mentioning of Sookie, Eric and Pam all wanting Victor dead and following the attack on Pam and Sookie by Victor's henchmen. But, then Ocella shows up with a creepy child vamp and the storyline veers toward them providing no direction for the Victor storyline except for into book 11. Then there is the Pack meeting and Sookie acting as a Shaman and the fae running around in her woods. A little too much going on with more storylines to be carried over into the next book.
Okay, enough with my bitching. I do LOVE this series and I inhale every book when it comes out. I should have re-read the last book because there were several things mentioned that I didn't really remember. I like the fact that Sookie has a no nonsense view of things and her constant need to please her gran by always being hospitable even to people she cannot stand makes me giggle.
As I mentioned before I see problems ahead for Sookie and Eric. Especially with the problems he is having with Victor and the weakening blood bond that was mentioned in the end of this book. I also wonder if Eric is going to show up and find Sookie, Dermot and Claude sleeping in the same bed. Who knows.... This book has definitely got me waiting for #11.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Carrie Vaughn
Kitty Norville, Book 1
Guilty Pleasure!
Kitty is a werewolf. Bad Kitty! This is a good intro to what is now a well established series. I'm a little behind the times on this one, but it will be nice to read books and not have to wait for new releases. I will definitely be picking up the second.
Kitty, turned werewolf, has a late night radio show that turns into a supernatural talk show. Although tongue in cheek you know that some people who call her a freaks and others are really supes. Offense is taken by the local head of the vampires and a hit is put on Kitty. Kitty talks down the hitman, live on the air, hello ratings. Also hello to want seems to be a future love interest.
The book also deals with the pack politics of Kitty's were pack. It has issues.
The book ends on a sad note but definitely gets you ready for what's next in book two, which will have to wait for me....
Carrie Vaughn
Kitty Norville, Book 1
Guilty Pleasure!
Kitty is a werewolf. Bad Kitty! This is a good intro to what is now a well established series. I'm a little behind the times on this one, but it will be nice to read books and not have to wait for new releases. I will definitely be picking up the second.
Kitty, turned werewolf, has a late night radio show that turns into a supernatural talk show. Although tongue in cheek you know that some people who call her a freaks and others are really supes. Offense is taken by the local head of the vampires and a hit is put on Kitty. Kitty talks down the hitman, live on the air, hello ratings. Also hello to want seems to be a future love interest.
The book also deals with the pack politics of Kitty's were pack. It has issues.
The book ends on a sad note but definitely gets you ready for what's next in book two, which will have to wait for me....
Pearl Jam and Band of Horses
Pearl Jam and Band of Horses
Scottrade Center
May 4, 2010
It has been a while since the show... busy month. But! I have to say I had an awesome time at this show. I was a big PJ fan for two or three albums but over the years my tastes have branched out. Given that, I still knew 90% of the songs and was impressed with the energy that came from the stage. Eddie Vedder knows how to manage the stage. Although there was no climbing of the stage his presence and aura rocked it. I sang along the whole show and had one of those 'Back in the Day' kind of nights. I definitely had a better time at this show than I did at Riverport (I don't care who paid to put their name on it, it will always be Riverport to me) back in the late 90's for the Yield tour.
Drawback? Asshats in the crowd. We ultimately ended up moving into the upper levels where there was no one behind us so we could avoid 'sitters' who yelled at us to sit down. Seriously people! It's a rock show! Get your fat ass out of your chair and rock out! This is not the symphony! It's Peal Jam!
Honestly, I would not have purchased the ticket to see the show if it hadn't been for the fact that Band of Horses was opening the show. I *LOVE* Band of Horses. Mostly because of the fact that I really don't like big venue shows. Give me a 2000 capacity club any day. This was my fourth time seeing BoH and although not the best show, still fantastic. This was the largest venue, besides for outdoors at ACL, and the seats were rather empty. Ben Bridwell's voice was higher than usual and the lack of intimacy from previous shows definitely mellowed things. Considering the fact that they had a 45 minute set to give a mix of their 3 releases, they represented them well. Thank you for playing the General Specific!
I was glad to see that although the seats were less that half full during BoH that the St. Louis fans of the band represented well. I am apparently not the only person in St. Louis who appreciates The Funeral. Which is kind of entertaining because the last time I saw BoH in St. Louis was at the Gargoyle Lounge, a venue I despise, at which I was the most obnoxious fan in attendance. Imagine that.
Back to those jackasses in the crowd.... the guy who yelled 'Band of Cows' needed a swift kick to the head.
I'd probably have a better review if I'd had my sh!t together and wrote this two weeks ago. But just know this. Impressed and had a FANTASTIC time!
Scottrade Center
May 4, 2010
It has been a while since the show... busy month. But! I have to say I had an awesome time at this show. I was a big PJ fan for two or three albums but over the years my tastes have branched out. Given that, I still knew 90% of the songs and was impressed with the energy that came from the stage. Eddie Vedder knows how to manage the stage. Although there was no climbing of the stage his presence and aura rocked it. I sang along the whole show and had one of those 'Back in the Day' kind of nights. I definitely had a better time at this show than I did at Riverport (I don't care who paid to put their name on it, it will always be Riverport to me) back in the late 90's for the Yield tour.
Drawback? Asshats in the crowd. We ultimately ended up moving into the upper levels where there was no one behind us so we could avoid 'sitters' who yelled at us to sit down. Seriously people! It's a rock show! Get your fat ass out of your chair and rock out! This is not the symphony! It's Peal Jam!
Honestly, I would not have purchased the ticket to see the show if it hadn't been for the fact that Band of Horses was opening the show. I *LOVE* Band of Horses. Mostly because of the fact that I really don't like big venue shows. Give me a 2000 capacity club any day. This was my fourth time seeing BoH and although not the best show, still fantastic. This was the largest venue, besides for outdoors at ACL, and the seats were rather empty. Ben Bridwell's voice was higher than usual and the lack of intimacy from previous shows definitely mellowed things. Considering the fact that they had a 45 minute set to give a mix of their 3 releases, they represented them well. Thank you for playing the General Specific!
I was glad to see that although the seats were less that half full during BoH that the St. Louis fans of the band represented well. I am apparently not the only person in St. Louis who appreciates The Funeral. Which is kind of entertaining because the last time I saw BoH in St. Louis was at the Gargoyle Lounge, a venue I despise, at which I was the most obnoxious fan in attendance. Imagine that.
Back to those jackasses in the crowd.... the guy who yelled 'Band of Cows' needed a swift kick to the head.
I'd probably have a better review if I'd had my sh!t together and wrote this two weeks ago. But just know this. Impressed and had a FANTASTIC time!
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