lemopolis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
enbyemu's review against another edition
3.5
As far as retellings of Dracula go, this is quite a fun ride. A lot of the characters are likeable and well written and it's a fascinating world that has been created by Hill.
Where the book suffers is in the villains (they weren't bad villains, per se...just didn't impress me much) and the meticulous plot construction getting in the way of the characters. What I mean by that is that there were several points throughout the book where characters (most notably the protagonist) do things because the plot dictates that they need to in order to hit certain plot points - as opposed to the characters taking actions that seem to naturally flow from the person that has been created.
I'm also not a fan of Christmas motifs in 99% of books, but that's just a personal preference.
I still enjoyed the read, but will not likely be going out of my way to find any other Joe Hill books.
Where the book suffers is in the villains (they weren't bad villains, per se...just didn't impress me much) and the meticulous plot construction getting in the way of the characters. What I mean by that is that there were several points throughout the book where characters (most notably the protagonist) do things because the plot dictates that they need to in order to hit certain plot points - as opposed to the characters taking actions that seem to naturally flow from the person that has been created.
I'm also not a fan of Christmas motifs in 99% of books, but that's just a personal preference.
I still enjoyed the read, but will not likely be going out of my way to find any other Joe Hill books.
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
This was entertaining. I enjoyed the premise and setting. Well done.
ronsos's review against another edition
2.0
Creepy, kept me turning all the pages, and the 2nd half was pretty solid. Otherwise, eh.
chmccann's review against another edition
3.0
This was diverting, but not great. I think Joe Hill's pacing is just not for me - every time I read a novel by him, I feel like it would have been fabulous if edited down to about 70% of its actual length.
itwasthehusband's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
midnitebrz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
orangebug's review against another edition
4.0
King jr. :)
Very different "horror" story by the son of Stephen King. Definitely interesting and original idea. I liked how it all came together with epic good triumphant over evil.
Very different "horror" story by the son of Stephen King. Definitely interesting and original idea. I liked how it all came together with epic good triumphant over evil.
sday157's review against another edition
4.0
Kate Mulgrew on audio, WOW! I've been listening to audio books for awhile and have never had such a great experience listening! She made the book come alive. Treat yourself to the audio version! Story was great!