Good, Light Reading

I am a fan of this series, but it's a bit like a good bowl of popcorn; you enjoy it while you're eating it, and you're certainly sorry when it's done, but if something else exciting comes along, you can easily put it down. That said, I have purchased every book and will continue to do so. The writing is smooth, although I felt something was 'off' on the interpersonal relationships until I discovered JR Rain is a man-- then it made sense. Don't get me srong, he is a good writer and makes a great story and an easy read, but the women's inner voice seems like a man's version of a woman's inner voice if you know what a mean. This is a good combo of supernatural and mystery, reminded me of Dresden Files a little. Overall, a good, solid easy to digest series that I will stick with.

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Great addtion to the Series!

What did you love best about American Vampire?

I love how the characters development over the series, and how Samantha's skills seem to evolve with each story.

What did you like best about this story?

In this story, we finally get to know who Fang is which I did not see that coming. I love it when a plot takes me by surprise.

Any additional comments?

This is not typical vampire story and does not betray vampires as being perfect. Yeah, Samantha has heightened senses and strength, but she cannot been seen in a mirror, or go out in the sun. Oh, and she can only drink blood and some white wine. Then she can turn into a creature that can fly.

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Good light listen

This book a generally a good pulp novel about a vampire and her work. You'll have to listen to the first two books for this one to make much sense, and if you've listened to them, you know what to expect. This one isn't quite as good, in my opinion. It's a little more scattered, and some of the integrity of the character is missing. In addition, the author manages to really stretch the suspension of disbelief at one point in the novel, which should be hard to do in a novel that has already has vampires, werewolves and the like.

In terms of performance, the reader is decent, but there are occasional moments when you can tell that she moved in relation to the mike or had a sentence edited in after the fact. This is unfortunate, as it pulls you out of the story a bit.

Overall, not bad, and I will probably get the next in the series eventually, but I'm not rushing to download it yet.

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In love with this series!

What did you like best about this story?

The fact that it was written by a male author.

Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Dead on perfect.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many.

Any additional comments?

This author is a must try, these books are exciting and humorous. I will buy any other books this author writes.

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Good....But!!!!

What did you like best about American Vampire? What did you like least?

I really like this series, and up until this one was very happy with it. But as a Mom I kept saying to myself " go to your son....go to your son", maybe since the author is a male he doesn't realize that a Mom would never leave her child if he's that sick. It was just frustrating.

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Vampire?

When she meant Fang.

Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, she's a great narrator, she also does the Anna Strong books, I absolutely love her. She got 5 Stars

Was American Vampire worth the listening time?

Yes, even though I had a lot of MOM FRUSTRATION, it was still a good book.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy this series, still listen or read it.

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Good, but not quite as satisfying as the first two

I really enjoyed the first two installments of this series, but not so much this one. It was good, too. But I felt that there was a bit too much unexplained as far as Fang was concerned. Also, because the title was "American Vampire" and we learn that that was Fang's moniker when he was being tried for murder I thought there would be more explanation and exploration about Fang. It fell kind of flat in that aspect, though there is enough other continuing drama in Samantha's life to carry the book. There was just too much unexplained as far as Fang is concerned. I appreciate that Samantha is able to get some of her "life" back in a satisfying way so that her ex isn't always able to get the best of her. Again, we are left hanging at the end as it segues into another storyline. Dina Pearlman is a first rate narrator.

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I want to like it more

At first I thought a mom turned vampire could be a bit mundane but tried the series anyways. I was surprised how much I liked it. I liked the complexity. It wasn't this picturesque suburban scenario, rather, probably what would be more realistic as to what would happen. We luke to say we are in it for the long haul but when tested, many fall short of the promise. This book was just okay. I wanted more story and focus on the case. At first I liked the relationship with Fang but then I grew bored and really didn't care. He got this creepy vibe of which I felt she needs more options. Also, it starts to feel forced. Seth's with adult books romance seems like it is a must but sometimes it isn't really necessary. Not everything has to be taken all the way and sometimes things don't work before they get there. I hope this does not turn into a series where everyone is a love interest and the plot becomes an after thought or just a vehicle to get the main character to hook up.

Distasteful

The topic of child porn used in a fantasy novel is just not on then they want to turn their child into a vampire Wrapped up as a a loving mum the writer has issues

Enjoying

I loved listening to the audiobook. Narrator does an amazing job of reading and brings the novel that I read accompanying audio to life

Disappointed in this entry of the series

So I loved the first two books in the series but I was pretty disappointed in this one. The mystery in the story was great and helped bring more of the supernatural world into Sam’s life. There was way too much about Sam’s personal life and way too much of re-hashing of the previous stories.

Her personal life is a mess in this one and I am reaching the point where I am about to beg the author to just give her some happiness. The constant drama just drags the story down and down. There is no telling what the author has in store for her next.

My biggest disappointment was in the character of Fang. I did like how he is introduced and who he is but not what he is.

I will continue with this series because I continue to adore Sam and Lt. Sherbert. Sorry there isn't more but it just gives away too much of the story.