Definitely Dead

Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #6

By: Charlaine Harris

Narrated by: Johanna Parker

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

With a rabid fan base that grows larger each day, the New York Times and USA Today best-selling Sookie Stackhouse mysteries by acclaimed author Charlaine Harris are not to be missed. Along with their phenomenal popularity, the books have also captivated critics and earned such prestigious honors as an Anthony Award.

Wedding fever has come to Bon Temps, Louisiana! Unfortunately, buxom, blonde, beautiful, and telepathic cocktail waitress Sookie is not the bride-to-be, so she takes the opportunity to travel to New Orleans on family business. As heir to the estate of her newly dead cousin Hadley, Sookie unearths a big secret. Soon it becomes clear that more than a few people will do anything to stop Sookie from looking into Hadley's past. Fresh, fashionable, and a little bit frightening, Definitely Dead is the best entry yet in an endlessly entertaining series.

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Critic reviews

• Audie Award Finalist, Mystery, 2007

"Harris keeps the action going nonstop in this bubbly brew of supernatural spice and whimsical whodunit that's more fun than a barrel of beignets." (Publishers Weekly)

One of my favorite books

Would you listen to Definitely Dead again? Why?

Yes, I love the introduction of Quinn the were-tiger. I wish he was in the series more than he was. I also like that Eric is annoyed that Sookie is looking else where for male companionship. I think it is kinda of cute that he has to deal with his feelings about Sookie.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene is the date between Sookie and Quinn. He like her so much and seems really fun to be with. It is unfortunate that Sookie gets so upset with him, so quickly.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

What is hidden beneath.

Any additional comments?

Great series. Love the way Charlaine Harris writes her books. The stories are always action back and yet endearing.

Nice

great storyline, great narrator. I enjoyed listening to the book a great deal. I plan to get the next book in the series.

One of the few times I was jealous of a fictional character

Quinn is my guy for Sook, so I love this book. He’s a big ol’ hunk and a giant murder kitty and I really was mildly jealous wishing I could find one lol

Some boring bits, and some exciting ones

Overall I loved this storyline! Though I could have done without the trips to Walmart and everyone's outfits. Perhaps it's because I'm listening to them one right after the other, but it's getting repetitive. The queen and king, were tiger, and witch were far more interesting.

So long Cuz.

Sookie starts to date Quinn, and while I like him, he is no Erik. I can’t wait until he remembers what happened. Sookie goes to New Orleans’s and gets into more trouble. Pam of course is one of my favorite characters. I love her in both the books and the HBO TV series. Again, we get an increase in were and vampire politics. Narration is excellent.

Just What I'd Hoped for and Needed

Picked this one up after dumping another (four hours in) for being too depressing. It turned out to be just what I hoped for and needed. Lots of references to past events; a plot line tied up (hopefully), a new romance for Sookie (and is he ever yummy), plenty of action, emotion, and a bit of mystery.

Good book

Totally entertaining. I have enjoyed this entire series.

Unpredictable pleasure

This series is a pleasure partially because it is unpredictable. It is a light romantic mystery type of adventure with a paranormal twist but the series should be read in the order it was written.

There is plenty of drama in the interwoven storylines that including a miscarried baby, the marriage of the Queen of Louisiana and the King of Arkansas that involves Sookie's cousin's (Hadley) murder, a new love interest with a were tiger, the great revelation by Bill that is forced by Eric, the revealed truth about Sookie’s blood type and why it so attractive to Vampires and much more. Have I peeked your interest?

The book is worth the read but as I said earlier the books should be read in the order they were written. Thus, I am getting very annoyed with the amount of backtracking to bring non-readers up to speed. Yes, I can and do skip these parts but it is still annoying. That is one of the reasons that I cannot give this book a five star rating. The other reason is the introduction of the psychotic family of Debbie Pelt. It makes absolutely no sense and the book does not need this added drama.

I've listened to all the books thus far and I loved the narrator's voices for all the characters and her acting capabilities.

good read

intresting read, good storyline. 👍moving on to next book in series. can not wait to read

Love the introduction of Quinn!

This was a simple plot line, but loved the introduction of Quinn!! He is definitely a great character!!