Truly, Madly, Deadly_ The Unofficial True Blood Companion - Becca Wilcott [126]
Although Pam’s character on the show is much older than her character in the books, Kristin Bauer plays the part perfectly. Pam is funny in the books and I hope to see more of that on the show. I love Anna Paquin, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes she doesn’t quite get it.
Like many others, I was not a fan of Evan Rachel Wood as Queen Sophie-Anne. In the novels, she was described as the world’s most dangerous teenager. The Queen in the TV series came off more spoiled and entitled than dangerous.
Q: Do you have a favorite character on the show?
It’s real toss-up for me between Lafayette and Eric. Both are such complex characters. Lafayette is a gay character who at times acts more “straight” than the heterosexual characters. He’s tough, brash, and self-made. Oddly enough, despite his drug use and risky behaviors, he is still a voice of reason. Eric, on the other hand, is pure id. His pursuit of Sookie in the face of Bill’s warnings is exciting.
Eric is definitely my favorite heartthrob. He is so dark and brooding and mysterious. Not to mention his undeniable sex appeal. Lafayette is also amazing. I love his flair and how he is so comfortable with himself. He cracks me up. Oddly enough, I also like Andy Bellefleur. He is strange, but lovable in his own way. He really came through in the end of season 2.
Gran. I know she was only around for the first five episodes of season 1, but she was so sweet and endearing. I was shocked to see her go so early . . . and how she did.
Eric. I could give a long and winding analytical reason (of which all would be totally true), but for time’s sake, I’ll just say he’s smokin’ hot.
I love Hoyt for his wholesomeness and boyish courtship tactics. But my heart — scratch that, my neck — belongs to Eric. He is the very essence of a vampire, right down to the instantly seductive good looks. He is lust, personified.
Lafayette. I would peg him as the narrator. From his post at Merlotte’s, he can see the town without having to jump up in it all the time, though that wouldn’t really stop him if he wanted to. He’s fun, confident in his skin, adventurous, and gorgeous. I love the way he talks, from his drawl to how he simply cuts down the shit in a situation and tells it like it is.
I’ll say Sookie . . . because she can read my thoughts.
Q: Are you squeamish about any of the more graphic elements of the series: blood, sex, or violence?
I was so disturbed as Tara and Eggs ate Maryann’s Hunter Soufflé that I curled up on the couch in horror. I think that was one of the more horrific things I’ve ever seen, especially with the way it was shot. Watching Tara, a character I really like, gorging herself on a human heart, was frightening.
Not at all. What would be left if you took away the blood, sex, and violence? Little House on the Prairie? *shudders*
Mostly the blood. Everything else I can tolerate — as long as my parents are fast asleep and the volume isn’t too loud.
The only time I ever got even remotely squeamish was when Tara and Eggs stared digging into that Daphne Pie. I shudder even to think about that. And I swore off raspberry dessert syrup for a long time after it.
The sex and nudity is so overdone it’s humorous . . . It’s probably good for reducing costume expenses. I will stick to my belief that sex is not a spectator sport, and looking at bare bodies is not all that interesting. And on other shows vampires turn to ash when they become definitely dead. I don’t understand why the show wants it to be as messy as possible. Nobody’s going to do a post-mortem on a vampire.
I’ve had a few “I can’t believe they went there!” moments, but it’s not the blood or sex that get to me, it’s the visceral stuff like the sound of the vamp’s teeth as they puncture skin. There’s the scene when Lafayette is being held