True Blood Books disussion

eowyn36 · 06-22-2009, 12:03 PM

I just read the first book and there wasnt a character named Tara Thornton. I dont think she will pop up on other books and became Sookie's best friend so Did they created her for True Blood?
I'm glad she in the show thought, without her, there is no way we can understand what Sookie is thinking just watching the show

Crashdown mommy · 06-24-2009, 10:27 AM

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Ryan, · 07-31-2009, 04:49 PM

To answer eowyn36's question, Tara Thornton is a character in the books - she first appears in the second book "Living Dead in Dallas" and recurs throughout the series. In the books, she's white and is owns and runs her own fashion boutique in Bon Temps and she's Sookie's friend from when they were kids. In the later books, they're close friends but not BEST friends like they are on the show. However, the show version of Tara and the book version of Tara both share the same backstory - they had alcoholic mothers who beat them and abused them and that inspired them to be different.

OK, to initiate the book discussion: What's everyone's favorite of the books so far?

Mine would have to be book seven, "All Together Dead." It was the most exciting one in the series, in my opinion, with a ton of action, suspense, plot twists, romance, and fantastic characters. Plus, we got to see more of Queen Sophie-Anne which is always a plus in my book.

turboglam · 08-20-2009, 01:17 PM

As someone who never read any of the books, here is my question: if I read them, is it going to negatively impact my enjoyment of the series? Right now, everything is a surprise to me. But I wonder if I'm missing anything by not being familiar with the books...

Crashdown mommy · 08-20-2009, 04:46 PM

There are some differences in the books from the show. But I find that I have read the books and enjoy the series. I think more because of the fact of the differences. There are twists and turns and when you think one thing may happen but it doesn't. You are left wondering.. I'll take the example of Bill killing long shadow in the show and then having to make Jessica.. In the book it wasn't Bill and there was no Jessica.. I feel that the books give some different points that when you watch the show. It gets you thinking more.. I would say read them you won't regret it..

Jolynnco · 09-12-2009, 03:08 AM

I have read all the books and am waiting for the next one to come out. They were great. I have been enjoying the fact that the series steered away from the books because then there is that bit of surprise. You don't know what they will do next.

I like Tara better in the TV show than in the books. Her character in the TV show has more depth and I love her sassy-ness

Crashdown mommy · 09-12-2009, 09:36 AM

So true my husband refuses to read the books because he wants to be surprised. lol but he will ask what the differences are..Men

piratepony · 09-14-2009, 09:43 PM

I love the books and the tv show. they are both great in their own way

Shaylacia · 09-28-2009, 02:55 PM

I loved the books. The are very well written. Don't start reading them unless you have some time because they are addicting and you will want to read them all in one sitting. I do agree on Tara's character. I prefer her in the TV series to her character in the book. I can't wait until they bring Quinn into the show. He's one of my favorite characters.

Crashdown mommy · 09-28-2009, 03:14 PM

I totally agree once you start you have to keep going.It will be inserting to see who they bring in and and change things.

asketcher2 · 10-18-2009, 08:27 PM

I like the books much better than the series. I don't think the series is bad, but if someone said: You can only read or only watch the Sookie chronicles, I'd chose the books.

Personally, I think they make more sense. I think the series goes for what might be more visually attractive and what the majority of viewers will like. The books are what they are. I think Ms. Harris writes what she wants to write. She doesn't have to worry about ratings, and her books sell. Therefore, I prefer the books.

twinreader · 10-29-2009, 04:28 PM

I put off reading the books because I didn't want spoilers for the show. But in the end I was weak...

Both books and show are great. I hope they don't cancel the series - it gets great numbers so maybe they won't.

JTMgirl · 10-29-2009, 04:30 PM

I wish I had the time to read the books... They seem like they'd be really good!

Crashdown mommy · 10-29-2009, 05:00 PM

twinreader : I agree I hope that they run with it as far as then can go. I know that we at least have s3 coming up.

JTMgirl : If you get a chance try to read them even if you have to do it between things..They are really good.

debswild · 10-30-2009, 01:01 PM

I am on book 2 and also was surprised that (so far) there was no character named Tara, Sookie's best friend. I have also been surprised about some of the other differences such as 2 sheriff's, Bill telliing Sookie he could fly but not all could. How each Vampire has there own special "powers". The biggest of all Lafayette getting killed. That one shocked me.

06-22-2009, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
eowyn36 Extra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turkey Posts: 192	True Blood Books disussion I just read the first book and there wasnt a character named Tara Thornton. I dont think she will pop up on other books and became Sookie's best friend so Did they created her for True Blood? I'm glad she in the show thought, without her, there is no way we can understand what Sookie is thinking just watching the show __________________

06-24-2009, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crashdown mommy Executive Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 7,295	True Blood Books disussion Please post any thoughts on the Southern Vampire series aka True Blood books here. Please remember that not everyone will feel the same. So please respect everyone's opinion. Thank you, Fanbolt Staff __________________ True Blood forums Darkness of the Sunlight RPG Night Clubs

07-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan, Extra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: florida Posts: 122	To answer eowyn36's question, Tara Thornton is a character in the books - she first appears in the second book "Living Dead in Dallas" and recurs throughout the series. In the books, she's white and is owns and runs her own fashion boutique in Bon Temps and she's Sookie's friend from when they were kids. In the later books, they're close friends but not BEST friends like they are on the show. However, the show version of Tara and the book version of Tara both share the same backstory - they had alcoholic mothers who beat them and abused them and that inspired them to be different. OK, to initiate the book discussion: What's everyone's favorite of the books so far? Mine would have to be book seven, "All Together Dead." It was the most exciting one in the series, in my opinion, with a ton of action, suspense, plot twists, romance, and fantastic characters. Plus, we got to see more of Queen Sophie-Anne which is always a plus in my book. __________________ ryan;; "if i fail, i'm going to fail terrifically." "i kept playing the bland friend, and my line was like, 'LET'S GO GET A SANDWICH!'"

08-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crashdown mommy Executive Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 7,295	There are some differences in the books from the show. But I find that I have read the books and enjoy the series. I think more because of the fact of the differences. There are twists and turns and when you think one thing may happen but it doesn't. You are left wondering.. I'll take the example of Bill killing long shadow in the show and then having to make Jessica.. In the book it wasn't Bill and there was no Jessica.. I feel that the books give some different points that when you watch the show. It gets you thinking more.. I would say read them you won't regret it.. __________________ True Blood forums Darkness of the Sunlight RPG Night Clubs

09-12-2009, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crashdown mommy Executive Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 7,295	So true my husband refuses to read the books because he wants to be surprised. lol but he will ask what the differences are..Men __________________ True Blood forums Darkness of the Sunlight RPG Night Clubs

08-20-2009, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
turboglam Extra Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 170	As someone who never read any of the books, here is my question: if I read them, is it going to negatively impact my enjoyment of the series? Right now, everything is a surprise to me. But I wonder if I'm missing anything by not being familiar with the books...

09-12-2009, 03:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jolynnco Struggling Actor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 81	I have read all the books and am waiting for the next one to come out. They were great. I have been enjoying the fact that the series steered away from the books because then there is that bit of surprise. You don't know what they will do next. I like Tara better in the TV show than in the books. Her character in the TV show has more depth and I love her sassy-ness

09-14-2009, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
piratepony Extra Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 120	I love the books and the tv show. they are both great in their own way __________________ "If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger" - Catherine in Wuthering Heights

09-28-2009, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shaylacia Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	I loved the books. The are very well written. Don't start reading them unless you have some time because they are addicting and you will want to read them all in one sitting. I do agree on Tara's character. I prefer her in the TV series to her character in the book. I can't wait until they bring Quinn into the show. He's one of my favorite characters.

09-28-2009, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Crashdown mommy Executive Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 7,295	I totally agree once you start you have to keep going.It will be inserting to see who they bring in and and change things. __________________ True Blood forums Darkness of the Sunlight RPG Night Clubs

10-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
asketcher2 Extra Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The other side of nowhere. . . which isn't as interesting as it sounds. Posts: 232	I like the books much better than the series. I don't think the series is bad, but if someone said: You can only read or only watch the Sookie chronicles, I'd chose the books. Personally, I think they make more sense. I think the series goes for what might be more visually attractive and what the majority of viewers will like. The books are what they are. I think Ms. Harris writes what she wants to write. She doesn't have to worry about ratings, and her books sell. Therefore, I prefer the books.

10-29-2009, 04:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
twinreader Extra Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 323	I put off reading the books because I didn't want spoilers for the show. But in the end I was weak... Both books and show are great. I hope they don't cancel the series - it gets great numbers so maybe they won't.

10-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
JTMgirl Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	I wish I had the time to read the books... They seem like they'd be really good!

10-29-2009, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Crashdown mommy Executive Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 7,295	twinreader : I agree I hope that they run with it as far as then can go. I know that we at least have s3 coming up. JTMgirl : If you get a chance try to read them even if you have to do it between things..They are really good. __________________ True Blood forums Darkness of the Sunlight RPG Night Clubs

10-30-2009, 01:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
debswild Groupie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 21	I am on book 2 and also was surprised that (so far) there was no character named Tara, Sookie's best friend. I have also been surprised about some of the other differences such as 2 sheriff's, Bill telliing Sookie he could fly but not all could. How each Vampire has there own special "powers". The biggest of all Lafayette getting killed. That one shocked me.