I enjoyed The Gilda Stories but didn't love it as I expected.  It is very slow paced and is a coming of age, found family, what it means to be human type story versus action packed vampire lore.  Definitely not your typical vampire story.  That said, there are some interesting moments I found quite enjoyable.  I enjoyed the unique characters and the evolution of time.  I would have liked to see more historical context of Gilda's life during those times.  Overall, a good book club or buddy read story.  Glad I read it with a friend.