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A review by eve_reads
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ Hendrix balances humor and horror perfectly. She acknowledges the absurdity of planning dinner parties and birthdays against the gruesome realities of domestic violence, child abuse, classism, and white privilege and, of course, vampires.
⁕ I've read a lot of reviews complaining that the women in this novel are frustrating and "have no backbone." I think they're real in their flaws, and their original inability to stand up to their sexist partners reflects the experience of many women living in a patriarchal society. Also, having read the book from cover to cover, I would say that I found the ending more satisfying because of their growth in confidence and general badassery.
⁕ Please, PLEASE read the content warnings for this one. Part of this book's success is it's ability to look at all the bloody, graphic details right in the face. But it is NOT for everyone.
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⁕ Hendrix balances humor and horror perfectly. She acknowledges the absurdity of planning dinner parties and birthdays against the gruesome realities of domestic violence, child abuse, classism, and white privilege and, of course, vampires.
⁕ I've read a lot of reviews complaining that the women in this novel are frustrating and "have no backbone." I think they're real in their flaws, and their original inability to stand up to their sexist partners reflects the experience of many women living in a patriarchal society. Also, having read the book from cover to cover, I would say that I found the ending more satisfying because of their growth in confidence and general badassery.
⁕ Please, PLEASE read the content warnings for this one. Part of this book's success is it's ability to look at all the bloody, graphic details right in the face. But it is NOT for everyone.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence