Plot Summary

Dead Until Dark

Charlaine Harris
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Dead Until Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Charlaine Harris

Dead Until Dark

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bon Temps, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris, a telepathic waitress named Sookie Stackhouse begins a relationship with vampire Bill Compton while their small Louisiana town is stalked by a serial killer targeting women linked to vampires. Set in a world where vampires are common, Sookie struggles with her abilities and seeks to uncover the identity of the murderer as the first installment of the Sookie Stackhouse series unfolds. The book includes depictions of sexual violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Romantic

Humorous

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

556,899 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Charlaine Harris's Dead Until Dark receives commendation for its engaging blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural elements set in a vivid Southern Gothic atmosphere. Critics appreciate the protagonist's relatable charm and wit. However, some find the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it delivers entertaining escapism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dead Until Dark?

Readers who enjoy Charlaine Harris’s Dead Until Dark are typically fans of supernatural mysteries and paranormal romances. They may also appreciate books like Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series or Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles for their similar blends of romance, suspense, and the supernatural.

4.2

556,899 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bon Temps, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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