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Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood)
Dead in the Family - Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood
Author: Charlaine Harris
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780441020157
ISBN-10: 0441020151
Publication Date: 3/29/2011
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 207 ratings
Publisher: Ace
Book Type: Paperback
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13 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

steelplace632 avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I was surprised! This book did not get good reviews and I was really just reading it to find out what happens next, but it kept me interested! I enjoyed it more than book 9 thats for sure. It did not seem rushed as her last book. There are a few things I would change about it but overall it was a good addition to the series.
tiffanyak avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 215 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Okay, this one definitely went a bit off the "deep end," but I still thought it was rather good fun. I think she is trying to make the books in the series less predictable, and as a result has started just almost throwing random stuff in. But, hey,they're still great fun to read, so I really don't care if some elements seem a bit too random.
ra7 avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 1009 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Not the best in this series, and not the worst. This book starts off slowly. Things start happening towards the last 1/3 of the book, everything happens quickly. Interesting end.
reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 25 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
as a continuation of the series, this series is more about reading a "day in the life" than solving any mystery or anything of that nature. The series is reminding me of the older books of a similar vein. This was a fast, enjoyable read.
robinmy avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 2047 more book reviews
As Sookie Stackhouse is recovering from the injuries she suffered at the hands of the faeries, she agrees to let the Weres use her property when the moon is full. She is startled when one of the Weres tells her that he could smell that a Faery had been in her woods, especially since the door to Faery has been closed. He also told her that there was a body buried on her property. Soon her Fae cousin, Claude, shows up on her doorstep, asking if he could move in for a little while. Sookie wonders if he is the Faery wondering in her woods, or if there are more Fae in the area.

Dead in the Family is an appropriate title for this book which deals with all kinds of family problems. Sookie is dealing with her cousin moving in. Eric is paid a visit by his "father" who has brought along a new "brother" for Eric. Sam is dealing with the fallout of his people finding out they have shifters in their family. Bill is dealing with his family, both alive and dead. And everyone is trying to help Sookie figure out who buried a body on her property.

I'm surprised by the negative reviews about this book. I thought this was a very solid entry in the series. It may not have as much action as some of the previous books, but the various threads are interesting and kept me entertained. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
keeponreading avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 122 more book reviews
This was a very good book, as usual Charlaine Harris does not disappoint.
reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 29 more book reviews
I think I missed reading the previous book in this series. Or I just forgot part of the history since it has been so long since I read the last one. When the story opened I was confused with some of the things that were happening as a result of the previous book. It took me quite a few pages to 'catch up' on the storyline. Once I was, tho, I enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit less than her past work; almost like it was a hurry-up-and finish-it installment. Still, I enjoyed my visit with the people of Bon Temps and hope to return soon with her next book which was recently released.
babbs2you avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 41 more book reviews
Loved the book! I just wish they would come out sooner!
2manyb00ks avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 203 more book reviews
Not my favorite book in the series so far. Still a good read if you are reading the series straight through.
dterry avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 9 more book reviews
Charlaine Harris delivers another interesting tale. As usual, Sookie finds herself in the middle of a murder and she meets her lover Eric's maker. Lots of surprises and twists in the book.

I really enjoyed reading and finished this book in two days. If you are a fan, I don't think you will be disappointed.
reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 129 more book reviews
This chapter of Sookie's life gets complicated when Claude the faery moves in with her, and Eric's Maker, Ocella, arrives with his "child" Alexi. Of course you have Victor causing problems, and complications with the Were's. It was a very entertaining story and I look forward to the next chapter in Sookie's adventures.
easttexmerry avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 40 more book reviews
Always comforting to snuggle up with a Sookie Stackhouse book.
xyzit avatar reviewed Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) on + 6 more book reviews
This is new .I ended up listening to this book.Fun .