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Title: Blood Noir (Anita Blake | Vampire Hunter | Book 16) Author: Laurell K. Hamilton Rating: Not available Avg. Score: 3 Submit Comment Hits: 45

Review of Blood Noir (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16)

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• Posted on 2008-07-17
  Not again...
  
  I have been an anita blake fan for years, and I can't express how sad these last few books have made me. The exciting plots and strong characters have been replaced with long, rather boring, sex scenes. I keep hoping things will turn around but it seems to be getting worse with each book. I think this will be my last, it was a struggle to get through.
  Score: 1
• Posted on 2008-07-17
  Hamilton is wonderful as always!
  
  Once again, Laurell Hamilton comes thru with another great "chapter" in Anita Blake's life! I thought this was much better than some of the other Blake books, as although there was some graphic sex scenes, the story actually had a good plot with Jason and it didn't focus on the sex like it seemed to in "Micah". This book was basically a story about Jason and his having to deal with family issues and how Anita and Jason at the end become much closer as best friends. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is an "Anita Blake" fan. It is best, though, with this series to read them in order, as it can be very confusing if you don't. Would recommend any of the Anita Blake series by Hamilton.
  Score: 5
• Posted on 2008-07-16
  Not Total Crap...but It's Getting Close
  
  More Anita. More sex. More people trying to kill Anita, more of Anita killing other people. More pouting and stupidity from Richard. A Jean Claude who is nearing maudlin. Jason begging (again). Nathaniel wanting rougher sex (again). Men and women both bespelled by Anita's cuteness and charm (again...and, yet, what?).
  
  Basically, for followers of the series, you'll read it, because even if someone told you it was made up of only three 20-chapter sex scenes, you'd still read it. But please, do yourself a favor and borrow it from the library. At least that way you can save your money, even as you give up your common sense.
  
  
  Score: 2
• Posted on 2008-07-16
  Good Character Study
  
  While I do love the intricate relationship that Anita Blake has with her vampire lovers, I am pleased to see that her relationship with a werewolf friend is explored in this latest novel. I think it enhances and adds dimension to Anita's character to show her in a true friend role and shows she is not just involved emotionally with her live-in and vampire lovers. It's a little more tricky to write about the lengths she'll go to for a friend, but it rewarding to see a woman being portrayed in a sensitive way with a person she is not in love with, without her being selfish. Bravo on this one!
  Score: 4
• Posted on 2008-07-15
  Worthier Noir
  
  After Incubus Dreams, I stopped buying the books. I decided that because I did love the characters, I would get them from the library...and I did. Most have been disappointing, but Noir took a different turn. When Marmee Noir severed the ties between J.C. and Richard, it was a new step. For a long time coming now, there have been indications that the series is going to get darker, that the poop is going to hit the fan. This chapter took a big step in that direction. For once, Anita was alone. And contrary to reported rumors, Jason has not become her whipping boy. Another change, yes, but it adds to her powers. For awhile I was wondering why Anita could gather all this power, becoming a pan-were, the leopard lionne', necromancer, vampire servant, and I believe it is because the darkness is at the gate. The Harlequin was a warning, she has now been warned that her activities are making J.C. look weak, yes, fans have left because of her cafeteria-style bedroom activities. Luckily the ardeur did not take over this book.
  Score: 3