Still fuming, ask again later. We’ll be chatting all about his supernatural thriller and the inspiration behind the book. At these meetings they’re as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families. There were a few surprises, the first ws the biggest! The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix My rating: 5 of 5 stars I've been looking forward to reading this book for AGES! We read books quarterly, and each quarter has a theme. Well worth it. ★★ I know Grady Hendrix has his fans, and this book was backed with a L O T of hype. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. How do all the women in the book club respond to reports of strange or downright scary events, and how does their environment influence the different strengths and weaknesses they display? You picked a shot poor time to man up Rick, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020. They were super two-dimensional and, being lowly housewives, stereotypical. I read the whole book in a day and a half. If you’ve read “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” before or read it for the book club, you can join the discussion in the comments of this blog post by answering one of these questions OR sharing your own mini-review of the novel! Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she’s always a step behind on her endless to-do list. What did you hate about it. 9. Patricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Defenders of the book will say that these things really were necessary to spur your emotions forward. The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (Courtesy photo) For almost five years Patricia and her friends have read a variety of books, most in the true crime genre. It’s a deep, dark and often quirky story that leaves you with the ending you deserve (even though you won’t want it to end!). What are the scariest elements of this story and why? James is a monster of a different kind—and Patricia has already invited him in. This was not the nineties! Despite the small-town charm and close-knit ties in Mt. She accuses vampire, then three years go by. Our first read: I couldn’t put this book down, day or night. “Something strange is going on” is a phrase Patricia repeats throughout the book. I started to read it and literally could not put it down until I was too sleepy to continue, and the I picked it back up first thing the next morning! I loved the ending and the bathroom scene, it reminded me of a Qeuntin Tarantino film. Patricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. Not to be that kid, but it’s pretty obvious that Hendrix’s one weak defense and reference to not being “sexist” in the book points out that he has no idea how flippin sexist he really is. Husbands treat women like second class citizens. xo Mary Jo. Are their reservations different from those of their husbands? I laughed, I cried, I was spooked and grossed out! And what does it blatantly ignore, if anything? What does it add to the genre? It is set in a pleasantly pictured Charleston in the late ’80’s- the early ’90s. So excited to be on the zoom! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. i am looking forward to reading the book and being part of a wider conversations about the themes and issues covered in the book. Pleasant differs greatly, among both residents and law enforcement. In short, they’re pretty boring on the surface. In 1988, the scariest thing in former nurse Patricia Campbell’s life is showing up to book club, since she hasn’t read the book. 8. I really appreciate you setting this up with the author. Hey Friends! There were times I found myself holding my breath and others were I was mentally shouting at the characters. 4. [she/her] [infp-t] ♒️✨‍ Suffice to say I picked this book because a review called it quirky. What are the social implications of these differing reactions, and how do they influence the way the story plays out? View all posts by Lauren B. I cannot wait for the zoom! Can’t wait for the next book! I felt their pain and humiliation all the way down to my toes when their husbands shut them down and ruined their friendships.