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pbraue13's review
4.0
A serviceable sequel to Bram Stoker's classic. Gayer, more outwardly sexy, and smart making the plot holes and critiques of the first novel understandable with good reasoning and an innovative look at Dracula's evil plan. Yes, he is back and yes, he is back with a vengeance. The novel follows the same structure as the original with the story being told through letters and diary entries of characters across continents. It works as a slow burn type of novel, with Dracula's shadowy fingers insidiously stretching over England and the characters we know and love along with some new ones who we love just as much like Quincey Harker (Jonathan and Mina Harker's son) or Maurice Hallam (smart use of a name for a very queer character, borrowed I believe from William Forrester's character of the same name). If you are a fan of the original I totally think this is worth your time, but if you want something fast-paced you will have to look elsewhere. This novel takes its pleasure in slowly unveiling twist after twist and having the dread creep up your back like a spread of goose-flesh.
jabirch's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
linmeih's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
wannabekingpin's review
3.0
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About the Book: Upon chasing Dracula down and killing him, Mina and Jonathan Harker thought they rid their lives of the evil and can now begin the process of healing. Live their life, raise their son. But upon his death, Dracula swore revenge that’ll reach them across eons… And it seems the darkness is pooling up again.
My Opinion: The book is pretty well written, easy to read, entertaining. But at the same time it’s filled with characters and scene that add nothing, and yet are constantly there just to be there. You either end up forgetting their existence as soon as the scene is over, or try to connect them to anything at all for the rest of the story. But generally, I liked the idea, the way propaganda spreading is portrayed here, and whom it could possibly benefit.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Upon chasing Dracula down and killing him, Mina and Jonathan Harker thought they rid their lives of the evil and can now begin the process of healing. Live their life, raise their son. But upon his death, Dracula swore revenge that’ll reach them across eons… And it seems the darkness is pooling up again.
My Opinion: The book is pretty well written, easy to read, entertaining. But at the same time it’s filled with characters and scene that add nothing, and yet are constantly there just to be there. You either end up forgetting their existence as soon as the scene is over, or try to connect them to anything at all for the rest of the story. But generally, I liked the idea, the way propaganda spreading is portrayed here, and whom it could possibly benefit.
colorfulleo92's review
3.0
3.5 stars. A real gothic and dark twist on the Dracula story, one of the better retailings I've read. Was not fully in love with the story but it was still a very good book.
chasegartzke's review
3.0
The author took on a daunting task - one I’d be too intimidated to take on - and surpassed my expectations. I bought this on a whim and, to be honest, with the expectation of disappointment. Dracula is close to my heart and I assumed this would feel blasphemous. It didn’t!
I don’t want to spoil anything, but if you love Dracula then I suggest you give this a try.
Actual rating: 3.5
I don’t want to spoil anything, but if you love Dracula then I suggest you give this a try.
Actual rating: 3.5
thexgrayxlady's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
If I had a nickel for every book I read this year that I had to negatively compare to The City of Doctor Moreau, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but you know the rest. I genuinely like this book, and it's interesting to read a Dracula sequel written in the style of the original novel. It builds slowly, but the letters, journal entries, and newspaper clippings are mostly short, so the book doesn't feel quite as long as it is. Unfortunately, it also makes it really easy to put it down until it really gets going. All that being said, it was good to catch up with my good friends Jonathan and Mina. However, I just preferred The City of Doctor Moreau.