Bill the Vampire (Audible Audio Edition) Rick Gualtieri Christopher John Fetherolf Books
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There are reasons we fear the night. He isn't one of them.
Bill Ryder was a dateless dweeb...then he died. Unfortunately for him that was just the beginning of his troubles. He awoke to find himself a vampire, one of the legendary predators of the night. Unfortunately for him, he was still at the bottom of the food chain.
Now he finds himself surrounded by creatures stronger, deadlier and a whole lot cooler than he is. Worst yet, they all want him dead...permanently this time.
Bill isn't exactly average, though. A vampire like him hasn't been seen in centuries. He's got a few tricks up his sleeve, unlikely allies, and an attitude problem that makes him too damn obnoxious to quit.
Join him in this hilarious tale of monsters, mayhem, and the unlikely hero who's not afraid to tell them all off...even if it gets his teeth kicked in.
Bill the Vampire (Audible Audio Edition) Rick Gualtieri Christopher John Fetherolf Books
I live on the west coast and grew up in a rural community, and while I am also a child of the 80s, I couldn't help but feel like their was a cultural/generational gap while reading this book. Yes I know all about proper characterization, but the main character is exactly the type of lazy, self indulgent, narrow minded, and irresponsible slug that I have grown to hate over the years.Yes the main character is meant to be portrayed as an A-hole, but he's one of those really pathetic A-holes that you just feel embarrassed to be around rather than pat on the head with a hammer.
Normally I'm a completionist, and have to read a whole series once I start it. But this... yeah, not sure a can muck through 7 more volumes like this first one.
That said, I have read several series where the Author's first & second books were really crappy. But then get their feet under their selves by the third volume and the first two volumes of crummy set up begin to pay off.
Honestly I really love the whole premise that basically turns the emo vampire genre on its head, now if only the protagonist wasn't such a slothful and pedantic moron, it might become a more tolerable series.
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Bill the Vampire (Audible Audio Edition) Rick Gualtieri Christopher John Fetherolf Books Reviews
The first book in the Tome of Bill series, eight books and counting.
I've read all the books and can say that it's one of my favorite series. I'm always looking for a good vampire book without the 'glittery' ones and those types. Throw in some comedy and I'm more than likely to at least read the first book.
Looking back on this book I read most of the bad reviews and while there is a grain of truth to them I would like to add my two-cents.
There are many parts throughout the series that had me cracking up and some of the characters I hope are in each new book when they're released, Gan comes to mind immediately, but I can also agree that some people may find some of the humor juvenile and that's ok, comedy is like a pair of shoes, it won't fit everyone.
Readers do bear the responsibility of having realistic expectations when going into a book. In this case, the Author at the time of writing this book was a newly minted Indie Author and as in a lot of cases, the first book shows that lack of experience and fine tuning you see from most published authors. Mr. Gualtieri has since become a seasoned author and his books show all the hard work and sacrifice you'd expect to see from someone dedicating untold hours to perfect a craft that has driven many to drink.
If you read the blurb you can tell a few things about the character Bill and what to expect. If you think about shows or pop culture of the stereotypical nerds then it stands to reason that you might find similar kinds of jokes and situations.
Some have recommended reading the sample before buying. Always a good thing to do. Not many people will blindly go to a store and grab a pair of shoes without trying them on first.
These books will take you to places not seen before in the Vampire genre and that can be a good thing or bad depending on your viewpoint but one thing that most will agree with is that there are some great characters in this series. My personal favorite is Gan. I'd love to see a spin-off or maybe a one off dedicated to her.
I'm not going to go into a detailed rehash of the book if you made it this far you're probably already interested enough for me to just say 'give it a try'. If you're still not sure then jump into one of the books that come later in the series. You probably will be slightly confused as each book builds on the last but they are self-contained enough that you will still enjoy it.
At the end of the day, most of us throw away the cost of this book on stupid stuff almost daily so why not give this book a try. You may find, like countless others, that you really enjoyed it and then have the pleasure of looking forward to seven other books to beat back the drudgery of life.
I really liked this book. The humor is juvenile and sexist, but Bill receives as good as he gives. There is fun (albeit, not so witty) banter between the characters that brought a smile to my face. Bill is a foul mouthed nerd, and not the most lovable guy on the planet, but as the tale grows--he grows on you and his character grows as a person. His friends are also foul mouthed, so if that offends you don't read it. I found it entertaining and amusing. I liked the premise that he's not your typical slick, sexy vamp irresistible to both men and women. Indeed, he finds most vampires to be "dicks."
I didn't find it misogynistic as some readers did, although his mouth frequently and to his detriment, seems to have no filter or off switch--he actually holds women in high regard--believing them to be intelligent, powerful and good leaders, as well as good villains. He sour grapes and whines a lot, which is fitting to his character. The series bears little resemblance to the Dresden Files, except the main character is thrust against his will into hostile magical circumstances, yet gets by with a little help from his friends.
As the series progresses, I found it to become more complex, original and funnier, even containing some good belly laughs. I'm glad I stumbled upon The Tome of Bill. I'm looking forward to starting Book 7, The Wicked Dead.
I came to this book via the cover artist, who is amazing, and took a chance on the 99 cent first books in hope of finding a funny book. The idea of a nerdy, snarky "thirty pounds overweight" hero had possibilities but it never reached the point of laughter for me. I became increasingly offended. To compare this to Kevin Hearne is a vicious insult to the Iron Druid author. The moment when I openly started to hate the hero and his roommate "bros" was when they snickered about how Bill could only suck the blood of an "ugly fat woman" if he was first fortified by a bottle of vodka. Cool covers notwithstanding, I'll never read another book by this author and if I could get back my 99 cents and the time I wasted on this one, I would.
I live on the west coast and grew up in a rural community, and while I am also a child of the 80s, I couldn't help but feel like their was a cultural/generational gap while reading this book. Yes I know all about proper characterization, but the main character is exactly the type of lazy, self indulgent, narrow minded, and irresponsible slug that I have grown to hate over the years.
Yes the main character is meant to be portrayed as an A-hole, but he's one of those really pathetic A-holes that you just feel embarrassed to be around rather than pat on the head with a hammer.
Normally I'm a completionist, and have to read a whole series once I start it. But this... yeah, not sure a can muck through 7 more volumes like this first one.
That said, I have read several series where the Author's first & second books were really crappy. But then get their feet under their selves by the third volume and the first two volumes of crummy set up begin to pay off.
Honestly I really love the whole premise that basically turns the emo vampire genre on its head, now if only the protagonist wasn't such a slothful and pedantic moron, it might become a more tolerable series.
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