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The twist in this book is that Anita Blake isn't just a Vampire Executioner, but also an Animator (someone who can raise and put to rest the dead = zombies). Sassy, tough Anita Blake runs into some powerful master vampires and one makes her an offer that she can't refuse and one doesn't ask her first.
I listened to the first book because of the mixed reviews and I liked the narrator, so I think I will continue to listen to them, at least until the later books when people start complaining. Good b ...more
I listened to the first book because of the mixed reviews and I liked the narrator, so I think I will continue to listen to them, at least until the later books when people start complaining. Good b ...more
I would classify the Anita Blake books as Erotic Horror. There are Vampires, Werewolves 🐺 and other were animals (both good and bad), as well as legal Zombie raising for the purpose of asking questions of the dead (wills, criminal witnesses, etc). They start out fairly straightforward Zombie raising (Anita's job) and then her life starts to get complicated as she becomes more involved with the "Monsters" on a personal level. Expect fairly explicit sex that increases as the series progresses, as
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Because I have recently become somewhat voracious about the urban fantasy genre, my husband bought me the first Anita Blake book... I am all of 3 chapters in, but I can already tell that I will probably enjoy them. The writing style is very no-nonsense and straight forward. Now, if the character is strong and well-developed as well, I will be a very happy reader with a whole new series to devour. Here's a-hopin'... :)
I enjoyed it... I wasn't instantly enamoured like with the infamous Mercy, but ...more
I enjoyed it... I wasn't instantly enamoured like with the infamous Mercy, but ...more
The whole Vampire Series is a little frivalous, but there it makes me happy. It has some really great characters and an interesting plot line. Although, it generally is a girlie book, it is still pretty interesting. i really enjoy the series.
Fun, quick read. I love the snarky/sarcastic humor that Hamilton gives Anita Blake. It's so perfectly awesome. I found myself rereading paragraphs just to read the snarky comment at the end of the paragraph.
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2008, Since I love vampire stories I thought I'd try this out although I never read for this author before... I'm sure to read the rest of the series.. when I have the time :) I loved it.. It was fun !!
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Feb 27th 2018: 10 years later and I have re-read it!. Still just as good as the first go!
I really enjoyed this book and I will reread it.
I really enjoyed this book and I will reread it.
Apr 04, 2009
Netanella
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Lauren⁷ 💜
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it was ok
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