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Liked It “I'm a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, so I thought I'd give Harris' other series a try. This one is a quick, easy read. I am always ready to suspend disbelief for a paranormal twist, and when it comes with mystery and romance (or, in this book, repressed sexual tension in lieu of romance),...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It was ok. Not as good as the Sookie Stackhouse books! ”
Sinann D wrote this review 11 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“didn't enjoy this as much as the Sookie Stackhouse books but still an entertaining read”
Ruth C wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, so I thought I'd give Harris' other series a try. This one is a quick, easy read. I am always ready to suspend disbelief for a paranormal twist, and when it comes with mystery and romance (or, in this book, repressed sexual tension in lieu of romance), what's not to like?”
Ladydi wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“a very slow read”
lil one:P wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Suspense! Mystery! Family ties! Love it!”
Gwen P wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Harper Connolly is not your average girl, she has a 'gift'. She can find the dead. She can't talk to them or see them, only find their bodies after their life has expired. Harper makes her living using the gift god, and a lighting bolt, gave her; and not everyone likes that.
Larissa wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver have entered the town of Sarne, or as Harper likes to think of it Hell, for nothing seems to go right from the moment they enter the town. It was supposed to be a simple job, a quick in and a quick out. Unfortunately someone has murder on the mind, and Harper and Tolliver have just been dragged along for the ride.
Even in small towns there are secrets, some more deadly then others and someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth, and a few bodies, buried. Harper's gift has unwittingly brought a whole lot trouble down on the residents of Sarne, and in turn trouble has hit Harper and Tolliver, hard. Harper has sworn that she will never again set foot in Sarne, if only she can live long enough to leave.
Charlaine Harris has created yet another strong, intriguing and unique heroin in Harper Connolly. Grave Surprise is a murder mystery with a twist; where the paranormal meets the everyday. Every character in this story has their own history and quirks making them substantial and instantly familiar. A murder mystery that is exciting, fast paced and full of surprises. ”
“This series is better than the Sookie Stackhouse series.”
Mary K wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyable twist on mysteries”
Paul G wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not great, but it was okay. I figured out the mystery very early and then it felt rushed, but maybe it's because I already had it solved before the moment of truth, so to speak.”
Cheryl C wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Auntie Nanuuq said: 4 star
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Not a five because of all the violence!
Basic Plot: Ulterior motives abound.....
Harper & Tolliver are now "officially" a couple much to the consternation of their relatives. Harper is hired by Lizzie, the daughter of a wealthy rancher, to find out more about the cause of her father's death.....but Harper recognizes the men who accompany Lizzie from her past. Tolliver is shot as is the detective who is trying to protect Harper. Tolliver's druggie father (who was married to Harper's mother) shows up and tries to make amends with Tolliver... More of Harper & Tolliver's past is revealed and the question of Harper's missing sister Cameron is divulged.
Although this is very well written and the plot contains twists & turns...parts of this were just gruesome (in my opinion). There was quite a bit of violence
I really like Harper, I like Tolliver, but I find them being a couple just creepy.... I also wasn't really thrilled with all the violence and killing. It just seems to me that Charlaine Harris is writing more & more violent stories (as was seen with the last Sookie novel) and frankly it's beginning to turn me off. I don't mind some violence, after all this is a "Mystery" series, but all the added violence just kills (pun intended) the story for me.
five because of all the violence!”
