Comments on Melissa's Bookshelf: Review: Dead Until Dark

This is the only one that I've read so far. I...

2010-05-15T10:33:06.705-04:00

This is the only one that I've read so far. It was okay, and season one followed it a bit.

Melissa, Great website. I love your banner, wallp...

2009-07-11T21:40:57.524-04:00

Melissa,
Great website. I love your banner, wallpaper, and the organization of your site.

I agree with your observation that it was harder to feel emotionally connected to the Sookie Stackhouse books than it was with the Twilight books. Of the two, I enjoyed Harris' solid writing more than Meyer's repetitive, cliche writing. But there is something to be said about that magic quality that make a book irresitable or not.

http://meganjust.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/bella-and-sookie/

I've heard a lot about the tv series. This boo...

2009-07-05T14:35:44.625-04:00

I've heard a lot about the tv series. This book sounds great!

While it doesn't sound Twilight-addictive, thi...

2009-07-05T00:09:26.764-04:00

While it doesn't sound Twilight-addictive, this book still sounds like fun!

everyone's read the twilight series. I think V...

2009-07-04T17:43:59.307-04:00

everyone's read the twilight series. I think Vampire diaries is kind of similar to twilight.

I'll just have to read the Sookie series to see if i like it.

I have not read any of the books in the Twilight s...

2009-07-04T16:56:25.105-04:00

I have not read any of the books in the Twilight series even though I have been told that I am behind the times. This book sounds really interesting and I would love to get started on this series. Being able to read minds but can't read those of a vampire - interesting.

Well, now I want to read them more... Great review...

2009-07-04T14:19:56.851-04:00

Well, now I want to read them more... Great review!

I've never had the opportunity to check out th...

2009-07-04T11:23:04.497-04:00

I've never had the opportunity to check out the series yet, but from what I've read about this, it's something right up my alley.

A friend of mine recommended this series as well a...

2009-07-03T12:25:47.699-04:00

A friend of mine recommended this series as well and had also recommended the Twilight series. This definitely sounds like it has more of an adult focus over Twilight!

I agree with you I enjoyed the second book more, I...

2009-07-03T02:48:09.706-04:00

I agree with you I enjoyed the second book more, I think maybe it was because sookie was less dramatic with bill.

Thanks for all the comments on the review, everyon...

2009-07-01T18:33:38.819-04:00

Thanks for all the comments on the review, everyone!

S.M.D. - It was a bit of both, actually. The storyline just didn't grab me the same way and the writing style certainly didn't help. One thing about Meyer, her writing style may not be perfect, but somehow it begs you to keep reading.

What exactly prevented you from having that same e...

2009-07-01T18:28:13.603-04:00

What exactly prevented you from having that same emotional connection that you did with Twilight? I'm just curious if it's more about the kind of story being told rather than the writing style.

I've just statrted getting into the Vampire ge...

2009-07-01T13:24:26.104-04:00

I've just statrted getting into the Vampire genre and have heard great things about Sookie Stackhouse. Also planning to watch True Bood, once it's on DVD

Is that the original cover? I know this sounds s...

2009-06-30T22:29:47.002-04:00

Is that the original cover?

I know this sounds silly, but sometimes I only pick up some books, because of the cover art. Yep, that sounded really ridiculous.

It's nice to see that the woman has a power for once, even if she considers it a disability. Not that it'll do her much good if she can't read vampires minds. Can she read other vampires minds, because you said she helps solve the murders?

Waiting to watch True Blood DVD this summer! Than...

2009-06-29T22:01:37.930-04:00

Waiting to watch True Blood DVD this summer! Thanks for this review!

I'm not one to read vampire books but I was ho...

2009-06-29T11:08:48.708-04:00

I'm not one to read vampire books but I was hooked on Twilight and other book review bloggers have been recommending Sookie Stackhouse as the next best read. The HBO series seems interesting so cant wait to get started reading this.

I am not a vampire series fan but I got the whole ...

2009-06-26T09:30:00.376-04:00

I am not a vampire series fan but I got the whole Sooki Stackhouse set as a gift 2 days back. I guess I might give it a try ,atleast the first one..Thanks for the review

I haven't watched the HBO series yet, but have...

2009-06-24T20:04:20.935-04:00

I haven't watched the HBO series yet, but have wanted to. I would love to read this book.

I haven't read this one yet, but I really want...

2009-06-23T15:11:31.972-04:00

I haven't read this one yet, but I really want to... Maybe I'll like it better than Twilight.

I haven't read Twilight yet, though I have it ...

2009-06-23T01:51:43.252-04:00

I haven't read Twilight yet, though I have it here! So I won't be disappointed. I really started reading the Vampire series recently... and Twilight is on my TBR list :)
Well let's say, I might enjoy this one as well! I like the sound of this!

I'm hoping to read this book sometime before t...

2009-06-22T13:28:06.794-04:00

I'm hoping to read this book sometime before the end of summer. It seems like the kind of book that is a love-it or hate-it title, whether from the content or the style.

Nice review.

I find the name Bill funny for a vampire (or super...

2009-06-22T07:18:59.004-04:00

I find the name Bill funny for a vampire (or supernatural creature in general). The review was honest, but still gave an opinion that would allow others (like me) to still be interested in reading it. Vampires that are around and it's obvious seems a like a good concept.

Seahn

Thanks for the honest review! I haven't begun...

2009-06-20T19:25:48.378-04:00

Thanks for the honest review! I haven't begun reading this series yet, but am looking forward to doing so.

megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com

Hi Melissa, I'm glad I discovered your blog!

2009-06-20T16:34:05.498-04:00

Hi Melissa, I'm glad I discovered your blog!

I read this a few years ago and I agree with the c...

2009-06-20T16:22:30.755-04:00

I read this a few years ago and I agree with the comments you made in your review. It's a nice easy read and I enjoyed it. I liked that it was a different take on the vampire theme (at the time anyway) and there was a bit of humor to it.