I felt a little disconnected from this book. I wasn't pulling for Sookie here the way I usually do in most other books in this series. It almost felp like a transitional piece between what happen before and what ms. Harris needs to have happen in order to end the series the way she wants to end it.

am always ready for the next Stackhouse installment. This is a terrific series. Lots of wonderful colorful, unusual and magical characters. What an imagination the author has. Im always ready for the next one.

After listening to Kim Harrison's entire Rachel Morgan series between the release dates of books 10 and 11 of the Southern Vampire Mysteries, returning to Charlaine Harris' work was a disappointment. Book 11, like all of the Sookie books, was simply too short for my taste. I've found the Rachel Morgan series, with its richly woven tapestry of characters and numerous subplots, to be far more satisfying than this series, which seemed a bit shallow in both character development and plot in comparison. That said, this book was still enjoyable, although I was left wanting more. I agree with other reviewers that Sookie sounded quite sad throughout this book, but don't see that as a shortcoming per se.

Guess I'm the odd duck here, cause I really liked this book. I love all of the Sookie books and after having to wait awhile to hear this one, it was like reconnecting with an old friend. Sookie is not a superhero, she's a human being and has faults like all the rest of us. She can be stupid, self centered, funny, judgemental, thoughtful, kind, devious, loving and a good friend. Its what I lke about her. She's not perfect. I liked the direction the book took and like the set up for the next one... leaves me wanting more! Johanna Parker is the female version of Jim Dale - she is awesome!

In this episode of the Sookie Stackhouse series, Sookie appears a little off her game. I will agree with other reviewers that she seems a little depressed. There are not as many witty remarks and the banter between her and Sam is nearly gone. Sam is depressed too. It's still a good read and has gotten more than a few laughs out of me. You really can't help but love Sookie and all the stuff she says and does. However, this one is lacking the page turning excitement, laughter, suspense that previous episodes have had. I'm a huge fan of the series. This story flows well and is entertaining. I will continue to follow Sookie if there is another book after this one.

When starting this series, Sookie was rather innocent, except for ability to read minds. When she found out about the supernatural world, things started changing in her life. Now in book 11, things are getting more difficult for Sookie, and the reality and horror of the supernatural world, sometimes becomes too much for her to bare. However our heroine, I believe does a fine job. We all know this is not the end, and I am looking forward to the next few books to tie loose ends together. I don't understand why people are complaining about the character development, and story line. As people grow and gain knowledge, they change and become hopefully stronger and better. I really look forward for more of Charlaine Harris "Sookie Stackhous Series"

I love the Sookie Stackhouse books! This one was great! It is not a series to start in the middle, so start at the first book and enjoy! Johanna Parker is a wonderful narrator, she does Sookie justice!

Love the book & the characters. Johanna Parker is fantastic & makes Sookie come to life! I did miss Jason as he only had a small part in this book - that was disappointing. This book leaves more questions than answers. Someone mentioned only two more books but on Charlaine's website she says she doesn't know how many more there will be. Could it be that Sookie will use the "charm" to make Eric human so they can live happily ever after & have children?? If Sookie lost her telepathy there wouldn't be much more to write about - so that is another angle. My mind is in a whirl with possibilities!!! Thank you Charlaine for another entertaining installment. Here's looking forward to the next!!!

Loved the new book...Hope there is more to come :)
If you have watched the series, the books are much different after the first few, it's like two different stories...I love it!

The books have been getting darker and much more serious as the series has progressed. Sookie isn't the flippant not-too-bright waitress she used to be. She'a got some mileage on her and they've been hard miles. The writing is getting better and better too. The early books were light, no particular depth ... but that has changed very much for the better. This is a good one, the best yet and I am most curious to see where she is going to take the story in future volumes. Fine narration except for the exaggerated southern accents.