Kelraz Bladesinger

With True Blood now HBOs 3rd most watched series ever (Beating out Sex and the City) I figure the original books have to be pretty damn good and got the first one today. Anyone read any of these?

On an aside, True Blood Season 2 starts Sunday.

Bylimet Spiritwalker

I canceled HBO due to my frustration with their episodic offerings disappearing with no explanations. I have heard such good stuff about this series that I ordered the DVD issue of Season 1 (costing me around $35). I may pick up the books if the show hooks me, or you write glowing enough reviews.

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Greystone Thorngage

i have all the books there is a pretty big difference but they are good and the show is good

Maniacles

Of the things HBO still offers:
Trueblood is currently the best thing on HBO, better than Big Love and the number one ladies detective Agency, both of which were good.

The best things are the mini series, like John Adams and Generation Kill. Both of which kicked major arse.

Can't stand In Treatment or East Bound and Down. Don't really like the Concords, but i LOVE Entourage of the half hour items. Hung looks "okay". Boxing 24/7 and the HBO sports items are actually really really good, and I don't even like sports.

Honestly, though, i can't recommend picking them up until they greenlight Game of Thrones. Ok, perhaps Boardwalk Empire or Treme will be worth it, but they're untried properties...we all saw what happened with Dave from Cincinati (OMG lame!).

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John From Cincinnatti was great, pushing the envelope with some quirky yet interesting characters. All the basic themes of drama were there, from self-discovery to redemption to the ties of family and friendship; the setting of the surfer community and assorted hanger-ons was a wonderful choice, and offered a glimpse into a culture most know nothing about. And it gave us another chance to watch Rebecca DeMornay, fer cryin' out loud!!

John, Deadwood and Carnivale all were building up the characters and moving toward something when they disappeared, leaving those who had become fans without any explanation, only a multitude of what ifs.

I'm not sure I will return to HBO even for 'Thrones'.

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Kelraz Bladesinger

That's great, but this thread is about a BOOK you illiterate fools Thus far the book has dramatically exceeded the show - which there is little surprise, I'd imagine.

Bylimet Spiritwalker

Unless there is a huge budget and great directing, that is usually the case. In what way do the books (or book, if you are still on the first) differ from the rest of the vampire offerings out there? Writing style, plot lines, etc?

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Kelraz Bladesinger

Well Tara (black girl from the diner and Sookie's best friend) for one isn't in the first book. Also in the show you bounce back and forth between Sookie and her brother, in the book its a first person account from her. Granted she can read thoughts which makes it easy to get all the information you need

Its a lot more indepth too. She's not some wide eyed, innocent southern bell virgin like in the HBO series (which is a bit unrealistic if she can read everyone's mind) but was molested by an uncle and that's why she keeps everything close to the chest. But in truth the show has kept pretty true to the book. Its a short book, and they made a full series not 1 movie, so it wasn't that hard for them to do.

Bylimet Spiritwalker

OK, I am convinced enough to go find the first book. Thanks.

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Kelraz Bladesinger

292 pages for $8 @ Borders. Just finished it. You may wanna buy a few at once