Comments on: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris

by: Bonnie Dee

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:11:33 +0000

Sounds very intriguing to me. I like step-love relationships. There’s no blood connection so there’s a kink factor, but it’s acceptable. I’m not much of a series fan, but you’ve got me ready to check this one out.

by: Annie Dean

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 19:31:21 +0000

I’ve read all the Lily Bard books and only the first one was any good (imo). I read all five, hoping she’d get the magic back, but the first book was far and away the best. The other four were no more than readable; they were also occasionally incomprehensible.

As for the Grave series, I’ve read book two, so I don’t want to spoil anyone. But it’s better than the first. So stay tuned for more on that slightly squicky relationship. And that’s all I’m saying.

by: Sophia

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 16:07:15 +0000

Bam, you’ve got all(!!!!) the Lilly Bard novels. Ye gods I’m trying to get the whole series for about two years now. Luckily, the books are republished. I loved them, and I have to agree, this is one series not ruined by Ms. Harris. Lilly is one dark character, but incredibly well done. Alwyas made me wonder where Ms. Harris got her inspiration.

by: Collette

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 05:17:57 +0000

I loved, loved this book. I found myself really moved by how vulnerable she was and the relationship between she and Tolliver. (I second the above comment–PLEASE read the 2nd one.) The story unfolded well, evenly and easily and the mystery engaged me. It felt much deeper than the Sookie books which I enjoy but which are much fluffier.

I also really liked the Shakespeare books–also darker than Sookie. I’ll keep buying these but then I’m an optimist.

by: rhian

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:02:04 +0000

Hey Laura - I think it was on her blog that i read her comments regarding early works. i didn’t get much past that because i was so upset with the negativity toward work that gave her a cult following. As an artist i can relate to growth in art and self criticism of earlier works, but not totally trashing them, which was was i took away from her comments. It smacks of artistic snobbery to me, especially when i don’t see the originality in her current writing that was evident in her early characters and stories. Color me disappointed. However, i’ll check the blog out again and see if i can get over my feelings of betrayal (grin!) because I really felt she was phenominally gifted.

And i do agree with the remarks about the last Sookie book… what a damn shame. Ya think it’s the sequel syndrome, like most movies suffer from? Bleeding a concept until it’s a withered shell of it’s original self?

by: bam

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:53:15 +0000

Harper and Tolliver make me think of characters that might have grown out of the Shakespeare series, which I loved. […] “Shakespeare” had a real darkness to it.

Laura, I have all of the Shakespeare books (a gift from someone). I’ve never read them, but might have to check them out.

I even like the creepy inappropriate sexual overtones of Tolliver and Harper although it isn’t very strong.

Shit, jane, you know me… I’m always looking for something inappropriate. I’m curious to see where she would take H & T. I gotta admit, I am also charmed by Tolliver.

Hurry up and read the second book! Now! (Pretty please? With whatever sundae toppings you like on top?) I wanna read your take on it!

JMC, I’m almost done with it and will try to publish the review over the weekend. If not y’all have to wait till after my finals (which are next week).

by: Jane

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:39:46 +0000

Bam - I think I read this pre-blog. I enjoyed it. I even like the creepy inappropriate sexual overtones of Tolliver and Harper although it isn’t very strong. But I just don’t trust Harris to do the right, organic thing with it. She’s ruined every other series (except the LIly Bard series and that’s only because her contract was cancelled that she didn’t have time to finish the hatchet job) so I just debated whether I wanted to be sucked in only to be crushed as a reader. I am holding strong so far. LOL.

by: Laura

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:52:37 +0000

I think Ms. Harris is about done with Sookie……whenever she starts a new series, the old one usually dries up soon after. However, Sookie is quite the cash cow; she might end up dancing past last call. I gave up on her.

Harper and Tolliver make me think of characters that might have grown out of the Shakespeare series, which I loved. She dropped that one to start writing Sookie. “Shakespeare” had a real darkness to it.

rhian, do you ever read Poppy Z. Brite’s blog, Dispatches from Tanganyika? While I’m with you as far as her writing goes, her blog is intensely personal and honest.

by: bam

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:05:51 +0000

I read this one but haven’t read the second as I refuse to buy this chick in hardcover

I bought the latest Sookie Stackhouse in hardcover and felt betrayed by the storyline and the shoddy execution.

I checked your site to see if you reviewed this book, but couldn’t find it. Did you not review it? If not, what did you think of it?

by: jmc

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:09:16 +0000

When I read this book, I thought that Harper & Tolliver were both really damaged people who had an unhealthy relationship with each other, but one without sexual overtones. And that Harris excells at small, southern creepiness.

Hurry up and read the second book! Now! (Pretty please? With whatever sundae toppings you like on top?) I wanna read your take on it! Plus, it’ll give you an idea of where Harris may be taking H&T.