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A Taste For Red (2009)

by Lewis Harris(Favorite Author)

3.57 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0547144628 (ISBN13: 9780547144627)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Clarion Books

review 1: I was not sure what this book would be when I picked it up. Was it "Twilight" for the younger set? Was it a mockery or satire of the entire vampire genre? Was it baby Goth fluff? Was it "Goosebumps"? While I found a twinkling of each in the book, none of those are quite the right category for "A Taste for Red". While there is nothing wrong with any of the above, I found the separation here, quite frankly, a relief. This is more of a good old-fashioned story in the general sense of the word, one that isn't seen too much anymore as every other kids' book tries to fit into some mold. Is Svetlana, aka Stephanie, a poor tortured Goth girl? (I am almost sorry to say that, but honestly they appear plenty in literature that a single lack won't ruin anything). No. In fact, she was ... moreprobably quite normal before her move, when she began to develop strange powers, a positive recognition of the black clothing fashion, and the title's taste for red foods. It was all very much quite by happenstance. As for the vampire question, well, that requires reading, doesn't it? I don't know if I was all-out impressed with this, but it certainly is a fun, clever read with more-than-decent writing. Hey, I'm sure the target age group (which is probably quite broad) will love it and I fully support them in that. "A Taste for Red" is a clean, fun version of the vampire horror genre with a surprisingly likeable and relatable leading lady. The story is interesting, the mythology commendable. I, like others, hope for a series of sorts. After all, this is a very promising beginning of Svetlana's supernatural adventures.
review 2: This book has a calm aspect to it, it filled with plot twists, spooks, adventure, and trouble, yet you can still read it with a calm aesthetic. You can keep calm, imagine a dark red tint to everything that's happening, and be very entertained without your eyeballs jumping out. You can bite your fingernails, but not hastily. The main characters slightly apathetic and calm behavior is passed on to you, and you feel how she feels half the time. You imagine her class, her friends, her mother, her food, and even her bed. Everything in this book is appealing for those who like semi-quick reads, an adventurous storyline, but at the same time you can be calm while reading it. less

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