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nicolamb's review against another edition
3.0
This was a re-read. I originally read it a long time ago when it was still being advertised as part of the Point Horror Unleashed series. I loved it back then and would have given it five stars. After re-reading it though I guess my reading tastes have matured and now I find it to be missing in explanations and down-right unbelievable in parts. I guess it should be unbelievable as it's a vampire story but how do you explain it when the main characters nurse suddenly becomes her best friend and willing to die for her after a short conversation about vampires. It's a very good plot that would have worked well if the book was maybe an extra 200 pages long. At only 200 pages there just wasn't enough room for the development that was so sorely needed.
missbookiverse's review against another edition
2.0
The cover of this book had caught my eye and the description sounded interesting, too. Unfortunately this book really disappointed me. I don't even remember a quarter of the story, I just know that it wasn't very good. There are better vampire books for sure. If I remember correctly the language was rather beautiful though.
carladionisio's review against another edition
4.0
(3.5)
Quando comecei a ler Blood Sinister não tinha grandes expectativas uma vez que o comprei porque estava uma pechincha (2€) e a sinopse pareceu-me algo interessante. E como sou viciadona em vampiros, why not? E ainda bem que segui o meu instinto porque foi uma surpresa tremendamente boa.
O inicio não me estava a inspirar grandes emoções e até estava a achar algo aborrecido, uma vez que não havia grande desenvolvimento da narrativa. Era Ellen, uma jovem com uma doença muito rara no sangue, fechada em casa da avó a ler os diários da tetra-tetra avó, também ela chamada de Ellen. Mas o desenvolver, quando Ellen, a jovem doente, começa a ter sonhos em que se torna a Ellen, a tetra-tetra avó, tornar-se muito mais interessante. Somos confrontados com o Conde Szekelys e a sua prima Condessa que são, óbvio desde o inicio, vampiros. Mas estes vampiros são os Vampiros - sim, com V maiúsculo. Não são aqueles vampiros comuns da actualidade, esbeltos, sexys, atormentados, bonzinhos e vegetarianos. Gostei imenso de ver o outro lado dos vampiros. Aqueles que são insensíveis, sem escrúpulos e sem qualquer piedade pelos humanos. Única e puramente predadores. Ou seja, o tradicional vampiro. Quem gosta do género acho que gostará desde livro, a única coisa que me impossibilitou dar as quatro estrelas totais é o facto de que algumas cenas, que podiam ter algum interesse, serem descritas com muita leviandade e quase que passam despercebidas.
Quando comecei a ler Blood Sinister não tinha grandes expectativas uma vez que o comprei porque estava uma pechincha (2€) e a sinopse pareceu-me algo interessante. E como sou viciadona em vampiros, why not? E ainda bem que segui o meu instinto porque foi uma surpresa tremendamente boa.
O inicio não me estava a inspirar grandes emoções e até estava a achar algo aborrecido, uma vez que não havia grande desenvolvimento da narrativa. Era Ellen, uma jovem com uma doença muito rara no sangue, fechada em casa da avó a ler os diários da tetra-tetra avó, também ela chamada de Ellen. Mas o desenvolver, quando Ellen, a jovem doente, começa a ter sonhos em que se torna a Ellen, a tetra-tetra avó, tornar-se muito mais interessante. Somos confrontados com o Conde Szekelys e a sua prima Condessa que são, óbvio desde o inicio, vampiros. Mas estes vampiros são os Vampiros - sim, com V maiúsculo. Não são aqueles vampiros comuns da actualidade, esbeltos, sexys, atormentados, bonzinhos e vegetarianos. Gostei imenso de ver o outro lado dos vampiros. Aqueles que são insensíveis, sem escrúpulos e sem qualquer piedade pelos humanos. Única e puramente predadores. Ou seja, o tradicional vampiro. Quem gosta do género acho que gostará desde livro, a única coisa que me impossibilitou dar as quatro estrelas totais é o facto de que algumas cenas, que podiam ter algum interesse, serem descritas com muita leviandade e quase que passam despercebidas.
angelreads's review against another edition
3.0
I did not really like this book that much
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full review coming soon
charlottesometimes's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
1.0
Good beach read. But if you are looking for a detailed book with depth, this isn't it.
aira_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a last minute addition during my time at the book sale. I didn't even know why I thought I wanted it but i bought it. And then *cues in eerie music* it blew my mind for it was neither a) slow or b) boring.
As you can see from the cover there are two punctured holes on a young girl's neck. So one can assume with ease that this is about vampires. YES, but what one does not realize that this is a classic from the Count Dracula's time (None of that Twilight or Uninvited nonsense).
The flow of the story was moving at a reasonable speed. there was no 'wait, what the hell happened?' moments no 'what nonsense' moments. The vampire in here (we call him Count ZSE-something unpronounceable) is a truly evil vampire who wants our main girl, Ellen because she's special. Her blood is special. And to make matters more intense, at one point he became her doctor and tells everyone she's hallucinating. How to gain instant trust on another fellow? How to ensure another person would hand you his/her life and trusts you with it? By becoming a doctor. That way you can gain access to your patient(or prey) so much easier.
Oh,such pure geniusnosity.
As you can see from the cover there are two punctured holes on a young girl's neck. So one can assume with ease that this is about vampires. YES, but what one does not realize that this is a classic from the Count Dracula's time (None of that Twilight or Uninvited nonsense).
The flow of the story was moving at a reasonable speed. there was no 'wait, what the hell happened?' moments no 'what nonsense' moments. The vampire in here (we call him Count ZSE-something unpronounceable) is a truly evil vampire who wants our main girl, Ellen because she's special. Her blood is special. And to make matters more intense, at one point he became her doctor and tells everyone she's hallucinating. How to gain instant trust on another fellow? How to ensure another person would hand you his/her life and trusts you with it? By becoming a doctor. That way you can gain access to your patient(or prey) so much easier.
Oh,such pure geniusnosity.
nicolamb's review against another edition
3.0
This was a re-read. I originally read it a long time ago when it was still being advertised as part of the Point Horror Unleashed series. I loved it back then and would have given it five stars. After re-reading it though I guess my reading tastes have matured and now I find it to be missing in explanations and down-right unbelievable in parts. I guess it should be unbelievable as it's a vampire story but how do you explain it when the main characters nurse suddenly becomes her best friend and willing to die for her after a short conversation about vampires. It's a very good plot that would have worked well if the book was maybe an extra 200 pages long. At only 200 pages there just wasn't enough room for the development that was so sorely needed.
aira_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a last minute addition during my time at the book sale. I didn't even know why I thought I wanted it but i bought it. And then *cues in eerie music* it blew my mind for it was neither a) slow or b) boring.
As you can see from the cover there are two punctured holes on a young girl's neck. So one can assume with ease that this is about vampires. YES, but what one does not realize that this is a classic from the Count Dracula's time (None of that Twilight or Uninvited nonsense).
The flow of the story was moving at a reasonable speed. there was no 'wait, what the hell happened?' moments no 'what nonsense' moments. The vampire in here (we call him Count ZSE-something unpronounceable) is a truly evil vampire who wants our main girl, Ellen because she's special. Her blood is special. And to make matters more intense, at one point he became her doctor and tells everyone she's hallucinating. How to gain instant trust on another fellow? How to ensure another person would hand you his/her life and trusts you with it? By becoming a doctor. That way you can gain access to your patient(or prey) so much easier.
Oh,such pure geniusnosity.
As you can see from the cover there are two punctured holes on a young girl's neck. So one can assume with ease that this is about vampires. YES, but what one does not realize that this is a classic from the Count Dracula's time (None of that Twilight or Uninvited nonsense).
The flow of the story was moving at a reasonable speed. there was no 'wait, what the hell happened?' moments no 'what nonsense' moments. The vampire in here (we call him Count ZSE-something unpronounceable) is a truly evil vampire who wants our main girl, Ellen because she's special. Her blood is special. And to make matters more intense, at one point he became her doctor and tells everyone she's hallucinating. How to gain instant trust on another fellow? How to ensure another person would hand you his/her life and trusts you with it? By becoming a doctor. That way you can gain access to your patient(or prey) so much easier.
Oh,such pure geniusnosity.
kate2440's review against another edition
3.0
i found this a strange book in the fact i loved the story yet i didnt get attatched to the characters and plus i found the end rushed as i thought it could have done with being a little longer as i feel there were a few loose ends that could have been tied up.