Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda


Title: The Hunt
Author: Andrew Fukuda
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 8, 2012)
Length: 304 pages
Format: ARC paperback
Source: LibraryThing & Goodreads

Description from Goodreads:

Gene is different from everyone else around him.  He can’t run with lightning speed, sunlight doesn’t hurt him and he doesn’t have an unquenchable lust for blood.  Gene is a human, and he knows the rules.  Keep the truth a secret.  It’s the only way to stay alive in a world of night—a world where humans are considered a delicacy and hunted for their blood.

When he’s chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him.  He’s thrust into the path of a girl who makes him feel things he never thought possible—and into a ruthless pack of hunters whose suspicions about his true nature are growing. Now that Gene has finally found something worth fighting for, his need to survive is stronger than ever—but is it worth the cost of his humanity?


My Thoughts:

The Hunt was a refreshing new take on the vampire story. Normally I am not a fan of books written in the male perspective, but The Hunt was extremely well done. In fact it has one of if not my favorite male point of views. Gene is intelligent, thoughtful, and resourceful. He has had to live his entire life hiding that he is a human and pretending to be the very thing that has almost wiped out his species. One of the things I found most interesting about this is that Gene sees himself differently from the humans/hepers that are in captivity. He more so identifies with the vampires and sees the humans as them/the others. In this The Hunt presents a very complex view of how we see ourselves and will make you wonder what you would do in his situation. Gene's female counterpart Ashley June intrigued me from the very beginning and kept it up throughout the whole book. Readers will constantly wonder is she a blood thirsty vampire or maybe she is a vamp with a heart. There is one part in the book where she describes what she wants from Gene and it was absolutely beautiful. I can't think of any book that describes what someone with a one sided love wants more. This book has so many wonderful components it is hard to describe them all. If you are someone who likes their vamps mean this is the book for you! They are superior, dirty, and as blood thirsty as ever! The only negative or part of The Hunt that threw me for a loop was the "armpit" thing, but I'll let you discover that for yourself.
The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda is a must read for 2012! If you liked the movie Daybreakers you should give this a try. I give this book a 4 STAR rating!
***I received this book (x2) for free in exchange for my honest opinion through the Goodreads First Reads program and LibraryThing Early Reviewers

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18 comments:

  1. Daybreakers was a poorly made movie in some respects, but genius in others. It's probably why I was so entertained, haha. The premise does have my interest, even though the cover does not--but as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover.

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    1. I have to agree with you on the poorly made part, but I loved the idea of it!. The Hunt was really good and I enjoyed it. It had much more appeal I think because the characters were easier to connect to.

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  2. My favorite books are The Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine. I love them!!! As far as movie goes. I love The Lost Boys. It is an oldie, but a goodie.

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    1. Love the Morganville Vampire series! I am a complete Myrnin fan! The Lost Boys was good, but I'm more of an Underworld girl.

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  3. My favorite vampire movie is Bram Stoker's Dracula. :)

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    1. I've had it in my movie cabinet for the last two years unwatched :(

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  4. There have been a lot of alternative type vampire stories, lately, and I am loving it!

    Kate @ Ex Libris

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    1. I know! I just go The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa in the mail and can't wait to read it.

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  5. I haven't really read or watched vampires, except I am currently in the process of watching Vampire Diaries. I'm on episode 17. Holy shit, how did I not watch this sooner?!!

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    1. The Vampire Diaries is in my top three favorite TV shows ever!

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  6. I love all things vampire - so I have more than just one favorite!! I love Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles though. :)

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    1. I haven't read those, but I did like Interview With a Vampire :)

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  7. The Evernight series! Such great books, I love em :)

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  8. Book: Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. I can't help but love this classic. The movie was great too.

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  9. The Vampire Academy was amazing!

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  10. It's cliche but I still love Twilight!

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  11. I loved the Twilight series!

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  12. I love the Vampire Academy series :D

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