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I loved this book! It deconstructs the gothic genre and makes wonderfully wry, perceptive points about contemporary culture. Yes, some of the characters are vampires, but not the clichéd ones you'll find in The Historian and other more conventional genre books. The Society of S is a literary mystery.
Ari's voice drives the novel, and it is a fresh, charming voice, clever without ever being pretentious. Occasionally her comments are direct addresses--aimed not at the reader, but at a particular person. You'll have to read the book to find out who it is.
This is one to savor and reread, because each new reading yields more insight. Can't wait for the sequel!
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The Society of S: A Novel by Susan Hubbard
AmyBarnes, September 3, 2007
Highly recommended.I loved this book! It deconstructs the gothic genre and makes wonderfully wry, perceptive points about contemporary culture. Yes, some of the characters are vampires, but not the clichéd ones you'll find in The Historian and other more conventional genre books. The Society of S is a literary mystery.
Ari's voice drives the novel, and it is a fresh, charming voice, clever without ever being pretentious. Occasionally her comments are direct addresses--aimed not at the reader, but at a particular person. You'll have to read the book to find out who it is.
This is one to savor and reread, because each new reading yields more insight. Can't wait for the sequel!
(3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)