I finished it on Halloween, how appropriate!
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A vampire book for guys! Not any sappy, romantic vamps from the Pacific Northwest here, del Toro tells an entirely different story.

First off, I'll admit I didn't read the first two books of the trilogy. There were references to things that had gone on before, but it didn't affect the readability or my enjoyment of this installment at all.

The story takes place two years after the virus that turns humans to vampires was unleashed, and the entire world now lies in near-continuous night as a nuclear winter blocks out the sun, nearly perfect for the propagation of vampires. Humanity has been purged of its best and brightest, the humans that remain are separated by according to status and usefulness... those who breed, and those who are bled. The fate of humanity is in the hands of a ragtag group, who may be the only hope of overturning this new world order.

The action is pretty much nonstop throughout the book, with the characters seeming to be perpetually going from one bad situation to another. If you're looking for a book with a ray of sunshine, this isn't it, it's dark and pretty much stays that way. Any time there looks like there might be a ray of sunshine coming, it gets eclipsed by something bad.

The book reads a bit like a movie storyline, which is understandable considering del Toro's history in film, but I think that also helps him to brings out the vivid imagery in the book that helped immerse me into the dark world he had created. The ending might not be what many expect (or want), but it definitely brings the story to an end.

In reading other reviews (prior to reading the book), some consider this may be the weaker of the three installments. Considering how much I enjoyed this one, I'll definitely be looking forward to reading the others.

This was a First-Reads giveaway from Goodreads!
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my daughter loved it!
Made well looks very good?
My daughter loved it on Halloween and lots of dress up.
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With Halloween over I have no use for this cape. Other than that it came as stated! thank ha goodness
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Not a super in depth sorry, but it just drips with Halloween. Lots of fun. Highly recommend adding it as a Holiday tradition to watch.
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I used this in my 1st grade class at Halloween.  It's not too scary; it's actually quite sweet with a good story about helping others and sharing.
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I choose this book for our Halloween book club.  I enjoyed it a lot.  The character settings came alive and I think it was the perfect pick for this holiday.
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This made my costume complete! I'm excited for Halloween!
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I went as a Disenchanted Fairy for Halloween this year. It worked great.
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Kistch-tastic!!! Now my decorating for my Halloween party is complete! This look tells my arriving guests that's it's time to get funky...come on in and  grab a Rum & Cheerwine and a Spam slider! Oh yessssssss!!!
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It worked well for me. My son loved it. It arrived before Halloween, when I ordered it 3 days beforehand.
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I guess the big tip-off could be that he went as the web-slinger at Halloween this year. I think the comic book format was fun for him. I'm trying to instill the joys of reading to children. I love to read.
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This book scared the crap out of me now I sleep with my nightlight on. I think this book is great for anyone wanting some awesome Halloween reading material.
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I just finished this book, it was entertaining.
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I was searching for a book to get me in the spirit of Halloween and I found exactly what I was looking for.  This book had all the right ingredients. Mystery, Slayers, and cemeteries. I am anxious to see how the story will continue to unfold. Happy Reading!
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I was worried about the ending, but it was perfect! Enjoy!
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The best news: I wore the costume on Halloween to be funny. Then the next day I took it off, and I was just me again. Isnt it awesome that I didn't have to deal with the racism or oppression some people actually experience on a daily basis? Best Halloween ever! LOL BUT SERIOUSLY: take the costume down.
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I really liked the first film. I thought it was spooky in just the right way .
The second film explained things from the first.
I think 2 films are enough, but really enjoyed what they did here!