Jinks has a different angle of approach to our fanged friends though. There were plenty of fun characters to work with and their quirkiness is. The reformed vampire support group book san mateo county. The reformed vampire support group book poster image. After reading stephenie meyers twilight and really enjoying it, i fancied trying the reformed vampire support group. Dave geris the reformed vampire support group wiki fandom. Nina harrison, fanged at fifteen and still living with her mother, hates the reformed vampire support group meetings every tuesday night. The group leader, sanford, became a vampire early in the last century. The reformed vampire support group book ottawa public. But what draws me back to reading these books every time is that they arent your average vampire werewolf fiction. May 12, 2009 read online the reformed vampire support group. The reformed vampire support group book by catherine jinks. The reformed vampire support group takes vampire mythology and popular culture and dumps it unceremoniously on its head.
Throwing in delicious details and apercus, the author works her way from the murder of one of the vampires to suspense and adventure of the sinister yet daffy variety beloved. Toby is found in a dingo pen of a nearby wildlife park with no memory of what happened, and no clothes. The reformed vampire support group 2009 about book. The reformed vampire support group by catherine jinks penguin. As of 2011, there is a sequel, the abused werewolf rescue group. Jinks draws together a large cast of characters, all cleverly developed with personal histories lives interrupted by their vampire infection and idiosyncrasies. May 29, 2009 at a recent meeting of the reformed vampire support group, i really let my hair down when i talked about my latest book which is a true account of what its like to be a teenage vampire. Even if she does appreciate dave, who was in a punk band when he was alive, nothing exciting ever happens. Catherine jinks the reformed vampire support group. Oct 01, 2010 the abused werewolf rescue group is the follow up book to catherine jinkss reformed vampire support group. But what draws me back to reading these books every time is that they arent your average vampirewerewolf fiction. Apr 20, 2009 praise for the reformed vampire support group jinkss signature facility with plot and character development is intact as she turns to the topic of vampires.
Since the first is the reformed vampire support group which i love even though i unknowing read abused werewolf rescue group first i wanted more so i looked up you. Contrary to popular opinion, vampires are not sexy, romantic. Literaturereformed vampire support group if you meant one of those, just click and go. The reformed vampire support group ebook by catherine. The reformed vampire support group winfield librarys y. Fifteenyearold vampire nina has been stuck for fiftyone years in a boring support group for vampires, and nothing exciting has ever happened to themuntil one of them is murdered and the others must try to solve the crime. After leaving the hospital, toby gets two visitors, father ramon and reuben, who claim to know what toby really is. Nina, a vampire who is stuck at age 15, belongs to a group of vampires who support each other in avoiding sucking the blood of humans, breeding guinea pigs as a poor substitute. Sequel to reformed vampire support group, which i liked better than this one. Free download the reformed vampire support group pdf.
Nina, dave and the rest of the support group, as well as the villains, were characters with personality and quirks, each with their own motivations. The reformed vampire support group audiobook listen. Its definitely a unique take on the vampire genre and is done with a bit. He has gathered this small group with the idea of using his extensive knowledge to help them adjust to being vampires, and to accomplish this without ever having to harm a human. Narrator nina, fanged 35 years ago at age 15, supports herself by writing sexy vampire novels, but in fact she and her fellow australian vampires all seven of them suffer from chronic nausea and extreme light sensitivity which results in frequent eye hemorrhages, and subsist on animal blood and supplements devised by the 19thcentury doctor in the group.
I did enjoy the writing and the characters for the most part, but it wasnt one of those books that you just cant put down. At a recent meeting of the reformed vampire support group, i really let my hair down when i talked about my latest book which is a true account of what its like to be a teenage vampire. The reformed vampire support group born and raised catherine jinks was born in brisbane, queensland in 1963. The reformed vampire support group 2009 read online free. Comment on the reformed vampire support group catherine jinks since vampires are suffering from an acquired illness, and werewolves from a genetic condition, a werewolf bitten by a vampire would naturally be a hybrid, and i suppose i just thought that it would be cool to make the resulting hybrid a zombie. The selfproclaimed leader of the reformed vampire support group, sanfords always on a. Every tuesday she meets with the other vampires in her support group, but then one tuesday they find out that one generally disliked member, casimir, has been murdered. Jinks has conjured up an eccentric but believable cast of characters in a. Attending hated weekly support group meetings with fellow vampires trying to kick the blooddrinking habit, nina teams up with punk musician dave when a group member is mysteriously killed. Overall i liked the book though and would recommend it.
The theme of the reformed vampire support group is somewhat confusing to grasp. Witty and fastpaced, with morbid wit that evokes the spirit of agatha christie, the reformed vampire support group, by australian author catherine jinks, is among the more original of. The reformed vampire support group was deeply involving, and impossible to put down. But when one of their number is killed by a vampire slayer and they try to track him down, they accidentally cross paths with a murderous fatherson team who kidnap. The reformed vampire support group meets every tuesday evening at st agnes roman catholic church. Shes also been stuck in a vampire support group with a group of vampires shes sick of, including casimir, the one who turned her. The reformed vampire support group ebook gwinnett county. Free download the reformed vampire support group pdf free books. Rather than spread their infection among more of the living, they curb their addiction and sustain themselves with specially bred guinea pigs easy. Dave geris the reformed vampire support group wiki.
Go anywhere do anything change treat her like an adult. Aug 06, 2009 witty and fastpaced, with morbid wit that evokes the spirit of agatha christie, the reformed vampire support group, by australian author catherine jinks, is among the more original of the. But if you think about it enough, you realize it is about stereotypes and how they can be way off from the truth. If you want to start a main reformedvampiresupportgroup page, just click the edit button above.
Enter the reformed vampire support group, a book that features a fresh take on vampires and focuses on a whiny cast of characters whose vampirism keeps. The reformed vampire support group wiki is a fandom books community. Nina is very annoyed with all of the vampires in her support group. Nina harrison nin, a former recreational drug user and alchoholic teenage 60s and 70s party girl who was also bitten by casimir the night after dave was, was a member of the reformed vampire support group. Ive read the reformed vampire support group at least 10 times and still cant get over how well developed each character is and how they get by as vampires. Nina harrison, fanged at fifteen and still living with her mother, hates the reformed vampire. Her popular works for young readers include the evil genius series, the reformed vampire support group, and the how to catch a bogle trilogy. That is, until one of group members is mysteriously destroyed by a silver bullet. The undead members that make up the reformed vampire support group, by australian author catherine jinks, are bored, apathetic, unattractive whiners prone to headaches, eye bleeds and nausea. The plot was extraordinary, but deftly handled by the author. The reformed vampire support group ebook by catherine jinks. Nina is a vampire this just gets better and better. Every tuesday she meets with the other vampires in her support group, but then one tuesday they find out that one generally disliked. The reformed vampire support group by catherine jinks.
Its unlikely heroine and deliciously deadpan narrator, nina, is a 51 yearold vampire who was infected when she was 15 and is sick of being treated like a kid as a result. The paperback of the the reformed vampire support group by. Characters the reformed vampire support group wiki. For example, a common idea that people have about vampires is that they are all evil and go around fanging the human population just because they have can. Jinkss signature facility with plot and character development is intact as she turns to the topic of vampiresas fans can anticipate, hers are not. The reformed vampire support group characters shmoop. The reformed vampire support group the reformed vampire support group audiobook, by catherine jinks. To ask other readers questions about the reformed vampire support group. Being a vampire means dealing with constant nausea, delicate digestion, extreme sensitivity to bright lights and dont even think about sunlight, and the fear of being found out.
Nina, the main character, often complains about her fellow vampires and her own frailty, apathy, revolting eating habits and constant bickering. Reformed vampire support group fanfiction archive fanfiction. Nina is a vampirea reformed vampire, thank you very much. There were plenty of fun characters to work with and their quirkiness is worth exploring in additional books. Reformed vampire support group fanfiction archive with over 2 stories. The abused werewolf rescue group by catherine jinks nook. The reformed vampire support group ninas story youtube. Dave fell in love with nina when he first saw her at their first tuesday meeting at saint agathas in 1973 after they were both. Please you an amazing author and so much love a third one. The reformed vampire support group by catherine jinks 2009. Apr 01, 2009 narrator nina, fanged 35 years ago at age 15, supports herself by writing sexy vampire novels, but in fact she and her fellow australian vampires all seven of them suffer from chronic nausea and extreme light sensitivity which results in frequent eye hemorrhages, and subsist on animal blood and supplements devised by the 19thcentury doctor in the group. Apr 20, 2009 i was a tad disappointed that the reformed vampire support group wasnt as good a read as id had hoped that being said, it wasnt without charm.
The reformed vampire support group literature tv tropes. The reformed vampire support group introduction shmoop. All in all, the reformed vampire support group will deliver some chuckles, gives a fun story, and was worth reading. Its up to the reformed vampire support group to investigate the murder. He and his adoptive mother are later visited by father ramon and the brooding reuben. Jinkss signature facility with plot and character development is intact as she turns to the topic of vampires. She is a threetime winner of the childrens book council of australia book of the year award, and in 2001 was presented with a centenary medal for her contribution to australian childrens literature.
View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest endgamehonest galaxyquest. Top 10contrary to popular opinion, vampires are not sexy, romantic, or powerful. Like nina, dave was infected during casimirs vamp gone wild spree in 1973. Im sure a sequel will come out if this book is even slightly successful. The reformed vampire support group is on the shelf now. Nina harrison, fanged at 15 and still living with her mother, hates the reformed vampire support group meetings every tuesday night.
The reformed vampire support group book hamilton public. Overall i liked the book though and would recommend it to anyone who likes reading vampire books. The abused werewolf rescue group by catherine jinks. The reformed vampire support group is by catherine jinks, who also wrote evil genius and genius squad, so if you read and liked those, you should give this book a try. I was a tad disappointed that the reformed vampire support group wasnt as good a read as id had hoped that being said, it wasnt without charm. Meyer has proved that fiction aimed at teenagers can really be a good read and that vampires are interesting and even sexy. Our main girl nina is many things, but happy to be a vampire is not one of them. The abused werewolf rescue group is the follow up book to catherine jinkss reformed vampire support group. The characters are hilarious in some parts and just funny because there are vampires of all ages in the support group. What follows is a whirlwind of events that involves tobys prankster friends, his overworked mother, an underground werewolf fight ring, kidnappers, abused werewolves, and members of the reformed vampire support group. Then, one day, casimir, the vampire who sired most of them, doesnt show up. And unless they want to end up staked, they have to give up fanging people, admit their addiction, join a support group, and reform themselves. Rather than spread their infection among more of the living, they curb their addiction and sustain themselves with specially bred guinea pigs easy to clean up and.
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