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snarf137's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
shocked pikachu face when I'm reminded that classics are actually good.
This book strangely introduced the trope of the vampire, and simultaneously subverts many of the copy cat tropes that came after. This is found footage horror restrained by the dictates of Victorian norms, but even here one can feel the swollen, engorged monster pressing against the cage of 19th century sensibilities. Also the purple prose is genuinely good and entertaining.
This book strangely introduced the trope of the vampire, and simultaneously subverts many of the copy cat tropes that came after. This is found footage horror restrained by the dictates of Victorian norms, but even here one can feel the swollen, engorged monster pressing against the cage of 19th century sensibilities. Also the purple prose is genuinely good and entertaining.
benee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
samk2u's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mothteeff's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
snelsie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
snrmomfirst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yokesh99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
headinthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars!
When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a terrifying discoveries about Count Dracula. After the discovries, a number of disturbing incidents happens in England, a unmanned ship, strange marks on young woman’s necks and an inmate of the lunatic asylum talks about his “master”. This story is told in letters and diary form. The Story is told from different people prospective. In this Story Bram Stoker creates a classic i the horror genre and pop-culture. I loved the writing style, how the story was told, and how the story was carried by the characters and following their discovery of the vampire. I didn't think I would leave this book with tears.. but I did - I am also a softie when it comes to characters. Also Dr. Seward is my favourite.
When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a terrifying discoveries about Count Dracula. After the discovries, a number of disturbing incidents happens in England, a unmanned ship, strange marks on young woman’s necks and an inmate of the lunatic asylum talks about his “master”. This story is told in letters and diary form. The Story is told from different people prospective. In this Story Bram Stoker creates a classic i the horror genre and pop-culture. I loved the writing style, how the story was told, and how the story was carried by the characters and following their discovery of the vampire. I didn't think I would leave this book with tears.. but I did - I am also a softie when it comes to characters. Also Dr. Seward is my favourite.