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So, I promised I would give a review of my birthday present True Blood and Philosophy ... well, I have to tell you. If you really want a deconstructed insider "revelation" about the show, go to Love True Blood and forget the book. This book takes on a very conventional deconstruction based on historical philosophy and modern feminism. I always hope for a deeper look at a piece of work that pulls back the veil between me and the storyteller to help engender a greater understanding of the story -- whether it's on TV or a book. The website really accomplishes that goal while the book is just too, well, boring. It didn't give me a deeper meaning to the characters. I wasn't at all enlightened and frankly mostly bored by it. Now the website written by very literate fans of the show is much more intriguing and revealing. Also, there is a mention on the Love True Blood site today about how Charlaine Harris doesn't map out her books and focuses primarily on one bo...

Today is my birthday! I had a wonderful weekend, too. My good friend Sonja sent me a great gift called True Blood and Philosophy: We Wanna Think Bad Things with You ! Ka-ching ... best present ever. I adore de-constructing literature and fantastic shows. Of course, you my readers know I am a huge True Blood fan. I'll have to read it and review here on the blog. Speaking of the blog ... people completely drive me up the wall and down the street. I got an anonymous post (why is it always anonymous, too? I mean if you're going to be a jerk at least own the fact that you are one and not wuss out and not include your name for your lovely and articulate  missives). Anyway, this person says and I quote (and this is highbrow stuff here, so get ready): "You're annoying shut up." Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous, can I please ask you a basic question? Why in beejezus are you reading my "annoying" blog? Did someone kidnap you and force you to read "annoying" blogs?...