Helpful Score: 5
Plot Summary: 19th century Southern U.S. Fantasy plot weaving in threads of Slavery, Steamboats, Vampires, Friendship. Can't say much or will give something away.
Main Characters: Abner Marsh- a physically ugly man with a strong sense of honor, friendship, loyalty, kindness. Joshua York- a vampire who dreams of peace between humans and vampires. The character of both men is CENTRAL to the plot and is what made me love the book so much.
Best About the Book: The writing! The descriptions, even while long at times, were necessary to making this book come alive. The reader can SEE everything that is happening and has such a sense of each character. The characters themselves feel REAL. I honestly cared deeply for both Abner and Joshua. The painful unfolding of events kept me turning pages. I don't cry during books. Ever. Except during this one. Twice.
Worst About the Book: A little slow at times because of very descriptive writing, but I found the tradeoff to be worth it. If George R.R. Martin had skimped on the details (both character and setting) I would NOT have gotten so involved in this story.
Summary: Absolutely worth a credit. I read this from the library and have it on my w/l so I can own it and read it over again. Slowly. This book really sucked me in, it came alive for me and I know I will NEVER forget Abner or Joshua. Beautiful book.
Main Characters: Abner Marsh- a physically ugly man with a strong sense of honor, friendship, loyalty, kindness. Joshua York- a vampire who dreams of peace between humans and vampires. The character of both men is CENTRAL to the plot and is what made me love the book so much.
Best About the Book: The writing! The descriptions, even while long at times, were necessary to making this book come alive. The reader can SEE everything that is happening and has such a sense of each character. The characters themselves feel REAL. I honestly cared deeply for both Abner and Joshua. The painful unfolding of events kept me turning pages. I don't cry during books. Ever. Except during this one. Twice.
Worst About the Book: A little slow at times because of very descriptive writing, but I found the tradeoff to be worth it. If George R.R. Martin had skimped on the details (both character and setting) I would NOT have gotten so involved in this story.
Summary: Absolutely worth a credit. I read this from the library and have it on my w/l so I can own it and read it over again. Slowly. This book really sucked me in, it came alive for me and I know I will NEVER forget Abner or Joshua. Beautiful book.
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