Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

After being addicted to these books for a while now, I have to say I was severely disappointed in this book.. Not because of the storyline (though it does seem a bit thrown together) but because of the absolute change in some of the characters personalities (especially Sookie and Eric).. It didn't even seem like the same characters. Just a prime example without giving away too much (mild spoiler coming).. For Sookie's birthday, Eric shows up empty handed while Pam and Bill both bring gifts.. When has Eric EVER not splurged on Sookie?? (A new driveway, a new jacket, ect ect). The Eric we have come to know over the course of 11 books would not be forced into anything he didn't want to do, much less leaving it in Sookie's hands. I was really disappointed to see very little of Pam in this book as well and without any sarcastic remarks. And when did Bill become such a sap?? I just don't think Charlaine Harris is feeling these books anymore - she seems to have lost touch with her characters and is just throwing things together now.