Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 8/26/2008 + 1176 more book reviews

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I was kind of mixed about this book - I found it to be somewhat disturbing and graphic and I really couldnt relate very well to the very troubled and "Lost Souls" portrayed in the book including the Goth/homosexual tendencies of most of the characters. Saying that, the book did keep me interested and Brite's take on vampires was different and unique - after you get past the gore and graphic descriptions, it kind of sucks you in so to speak. However, I didnt have any real strong feelings about the characters - especially Ann who seemed to unrealistically stray toward the vampire Zillah. Although I thought this was a better vampire tale than Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (which I read recently), it didn't come close to a couple of my favorite vampire novels: Salem's Lot by Stephen King and The Stake by Richard Laymon.

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