Dead Ever After

A Sookie Stackhouse Novel, Book 13

By: Charlaine Harris

Narrated by: Johanna Parker

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Number-one New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harris has won numerous awards for her Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire series, which has been adapted into the hit HBO show True Blood. In this 13th and final book, a murder rocks the town of Bon Temps and Sookie is arrested for the crime. After making bail, she sets out to clear her name - but her investigation only leads to more deaths.

©2013 Charlaine Harris, Inc. (P)2013 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"The Sookie Stackhouse series seamlessly mixes sensuality, violence, and humor." ( Boulder Weekly)

"Harris’s creation offers a magical and mysterious twist on traditional vampire stories." ( Houston Chronicle)

"What sucked me in? Definitely the books’ oddly charming, often funny mix of the mundane and the absurd. And the chills and thrills in boudoirs and various locales around the South aren’t too bad either." ( The Seattle Times)

Disappointing

What did you like best about Dead Ever After? What did you like least?

Well - I had always figured who Sookie might end up with but the way the story unfolded was disappointing. I was not happy with the end, it lacked lust (er)

Has Dead Ever After turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Did not like the lack of excitement. No romance - all drama and no climax

Gave it three stars out of respect for the series.

At one time, this series was one of my favorites, but somewhere along the line the train left the track. To be honest I had to go back and reread the synopsis of previous books because I felt lost and not sure where we were in the story. I realized, I remembered the first 2/3s of the series or so with no problem, the last few books, not so much. They just went on and on about stuff I didn't care about. The interaction between the characters I wanted to hear about was missing and the stories felt forced. While I am very sad to see the series finish, I think it is probably a good thing. In a way, I wish I wouldn't have read the last book, as I think I could have imagined a more self gratifying path to send Sookie and friend's along.

Last book about Sookie! Wahhhh . . .

If you could sum up Dead Ever After in three words, what would they be?

Really great book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dead Ever After?

The ending

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I wanted to cry when I learned it will be the last book in the series!

Disappointed

I have enjoyed all the Sookie books and True Blood, but I didn't like the wrap up of Sookie's story. Felt forced. It is a must read if you have read all the other books, but that's about it.

So sad to see ya go sookie!!!

What can I say about this book if you like the others you will like this one as well it wasn't as in depth as the rest I always love how these books have a mystery within a mystery so that when one story is over you still have one more mystery to figure out. Although it seemed like she was in a rush to get done and have the book end quickly. The narrator is great as always she has always made Sookie a real person to me. Great series wish it could go on forever.

Bit of a mess - expected more

Would you try another book from Charlaine Harris and/or Johanna Parker?

yes

Would you ever listen to anything by Charlaine Harris again?

maybe

Which character – as performed by Johanna Parker – was your favorite?

Sookie

Was Dead Ever After worth the listening time?

yes

Any additional comments?

I read and listened to all the Sookie books....not her best work. Knowing she had the ending in mind for 10 years, I expected more.

Kept me on my Toes!

I think this was my favorite novella yet!! Thanks Ms. Jarris; I can't wait to read the next Stackhouse adventure.

Love it

Love it can't go wrong with Charlene Harris. I wish she could write as fast as I read !!!!

I liked it.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Include an epilogue.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I think it was appropriate to Sookie's character and the series.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Johanna Parker was excellent, as always

Could you see Dead Ever After being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Already done by HBO.

Any additional comments?

Although it was not my favorite story (#'s 1, 3 and 4 are my favorites) in the series, I liked it and I thought Charlaine Harris tied up all the loose ends nicely.

A book is not its ending...

Dead Ever After was a disappointing end to this beloved series. But a series is not its ending. It's all of the wonderful moments that occur from start to close. And I believe this series has enough on the good side to tip the scale in that direction.

Just enjoy the beginning and the middle and read the last few books because you know you can't not know what happens.

And on the bright side, no matter which book you're listening to, Johanna Parker will not let you down on the narration. Excellent as usual.