A Taint in the Blood Audiobook

" Normally I'd be ecstatic about a new Stirling book but this one came up drastically short. Action wasn't impressive and mostly the rest of the book was just plain creepy. Not a fan. Please write more change novels mr Stirling. Maybe a stand alone of a different nation from my state? (west TX btw. Plains Indians, ag communities, survivalists, great scenery). Think about it Stirling. "

" This was one of those "maybe" books for me. Maybe it would be a good read for me and maybe not. Sadly this one turned to be the not. I had a hard time keeping my mind on the book, the characters not all that interesting. This one just wasn't for me. "

" I'm not really sure what to say about this book. I couldn't finish it for one. It was dull and just overall weird. I love the cover, but the book...yeah not so much. This book was just...weird and from the little bit I read and skipped through, I see a lot of problems with it that I don't like or can really accept in the least. I'm extremely glad I borrowed this book from the library. "

" It took me 3 days to make it through the first 50 pages. As I kept reading it, I would tell myself that I am going to stop reading this book if I have no interest 50 pages into it. By 50 pages, it had improved and I gave it another 50 pages. It improved enough to where I decided to finish reading the book. Nothing great, but it was an "OK" read. "

" I'm waffling on this one. I like the Shadowspawn characters, particularly Adrian and his evil twin sister Adrienne, but I just couldn't like Ellen for some reason. I'll probably read the next one in the series, just to see what's Hoo g to happen because I have a big feeling Adrienne didn't die, but I'll most likely borrow it. "

" well worth the read... wasn't to sure about the ending.. "

" I am excited to read the second book and find out what happens. I like this twist on the "vampire" trend of books/bandwagon everyone is on. He does an ok job. I still like the Change books of his more. "

" Fairly entertaining. Some of the world stuff reminds me of Vampire, though the Shadowspawn powers were an interesting variation on normal vampires. The book was probably a bit long for the amount of plot that happened, and the sex scenes seemed somewhat unnecessary, but the book overall was fun. "

" Utter dreck, couldn't even get through half of it. I hate it when the vampire does little but whine about being a vampire & most of the characters are stereotypical facades. This is what happens when your publisher says "make one of these". "

" Derivative, but enjoyable. Probably good, mindless beach book. It reads a bit like Stirling just discovered dirty sex, which is annoying. "

" If you like lesbian S&M and like to read food critic reviews (lots of comparing the taste of blood based on mood, fear ect to high scale food) you will love it. "

" Excellent take on the vampire mythos. "

" Great, creepy vampire series! "

" Confirmed that I do not like vampire story lines. It was good writing - just not my thing. "

" I was a bit disappointed with this book. As another vampire book, it's only so-so, compared with others that I've of Stirling's. "

" Couldn't even finish the book it was so awful. "

" Very good new take on a very old concept. "

" I usually like S.M. Stirling's work, but this time I couldn't make it through. I have put this book down 3 times to read others because it just didn't stir me enough to finish it. I mean, I was over halfway done! "

" Pretty wild stuff! I've enjoyed this author in previous books and this is very interesting indeed. Not for the faint of heart, however. "

" Unfortunately, this book read like the author was trying to jump on the (late) train of vampire-popularity. Decidedly meh. "

" I usually like S.M. Stirling's work, but this time I couldn't make it through. I have put this book down 3 times to read others because it just didn't stir me enough to finish it. I mean, I was over halfway done! "

" Good book, interesting world building. Likable characters, including the villain. "

" Unfortunately, this book read like the author was trying to jump on the (late) train of vampire-popularity. Decidedly meh. "

" Not a fan of vampire / romance genre. Do like Stirling so gave it a read, doubt that I will be interested in more of the same. "

" This book is terrible. I really enjoy most of his other books including the Emberverse and Nantucket series. They where full of original ideas and fun concepts. This book was full of crap dialog and weird rape fantasies. Would not recommend to anyone. "

" Excellent take on the vampire mythos. "

" The only "vampire" book I have the slightest inclination to read since Dracula. The premise is stonger than most and SM is a very accomplished storyteller. Must be the ex-lawyer thing. Won't change your world (I would hope) but a fun read. "

" I didn't care about the characters or the world they inhabit. This book felt like something put together from a role-playing game book rather than an original piece of fiction from a skilled writer. "

" I was a little disappointed with SM Stirling decided to jump on the vampire bandwagon but I quickly changed my mind when I started reading. A very original take on an old subject. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the rest of this trilogy. "