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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher on the giveaway section here on Goodreads in exchange for an honest opinion.
And, I loved it! Which really doesn't surprise me. So this is the sequel to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and is all about the life of Henry Sturges. To be completely honest I really liked this one more than the first, but that's only because this one is all about Henry. I tried to read it slowly so the book would last, but that didn't happen. Instead I devoured the history of Henry. It was everything I love about a Seth Grahame-Smith book: gory, fast paced, and funny. A couple of times I had to throw the book down and walk away, because I was not expecting that! The ending was very similar to the way Abraham Lincoln ended, sort of open, like there could be another one. Which I'd totally be down for. Henry is one of my favorite vampire characters right now!
Last American Vampire is one probably my favorite book my Seth Grahame-Smith, tied with Unholy Night. In the end I really enjoyed this book and have gushed about it since I started it. If you love Seth's other book, this is must read. If you love badass vampire books, this is for you. Just read it! Henry is awesome!
And, I loved it! Which really doesn't surprise me. So this is the sequel to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and is all about the life of Henry Sturges. To be completely honest I really liked this one more than the first, but that's only because this one is all about Henry. I tried to read it slowly so the book would last, but that didn't happen. Instead I devoured the history of Henry. It was everything I love about a Seth Grahame-Smith book: gory, fast paced, and funny. A couple of times I had to throw the book down and walk away, because I was not expecting that! The ending was very similar to the way Abraham Lincoln ended, sort of open, like there could be another one. Which I'd totally be down for. Henry is one of my favorite vampire characters right now!
Last American Vampire is one probably my favorite book my Seth Grahame-Smith, tied with Unholy Night. In the end I really enjoyed this book and have gushed about it since I started it. If you love Seth's other book, this is must read. If you love badass vampire books, this is for you. Just read it! Henry is awesome!
Another trip through vampire filled U.S. history. This time through the eyes of 500 yr old Henry Sturgis. Smith does a great job weaving the vampire influence into our accepted learnings of history. From Roanoke to 9-11, vampires played more of a role in shaping our history than we had thought...
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Perfect addition to his first book, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Perhaps not as gripping as the first, but still rather enjoyable.
Basically, this shit was fire.
Basically, this shit was fire.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Torture, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, War
This is equally entertaining as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. This is one of the few books where I tried to take my time but at the same time, I wanted to read and find out what happened next. I could easily picture Dominic Cooper reprising this role if it ever becomes a film. LOVE IT!!!!
adventurous
fast-paced
(Heads up: I'm going to use "they" as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.) I enjoyed [b:Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter|7108001|Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter|Seth Grahame-Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1291165397s/7108001.jpg|6596168], but this sequel much less so. I don't understand the plot. What is A. Grander VIII's motivation for doing all the awful things they do? I can't enthusiastically endorse a book in which the villain's actions are so nonsensical.
Seth Grahame-Smith's consistent insensitivity to the female half of the species continues to baffle and irk me. It's not only his refusal to join us in the 21st century and, in the voices of his narrators, use the inclusive word "humankind" rather than the outdated, gender-biased "mankind." On the "Facts" page that proceeds the title page in this first edition, in the voice of his narrator - not, mind you, a character from an earlier century - Grahame-Smith uses "mankind" twice in three paragraphs.
It's also a return on Grahame-Smith's part to the "I used to love her, but I had to kill her" theme I so detested in his screenplay of the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp/Helena Bonham Carter travesty 'Dark Shadows.' "But she was a witch!" and "But she was an evil vampire!" may be acceptable excuses for violence against fictional women, but such scenes are not the least bit entertaining in a world where real violence against real women is a disturbing constant.
I really enjoyed [b:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|5899779|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1)|Seth Grahame-Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320449653s/5899779.jpg|6072122], but Seth Grahame-Smith disappoints me as often as he impresses me. I did like the footnote in which Emily Dickinson's reclusiveness is explained by her being a lesbian or bisexual/pansexual vampire. Alas, the women in Grahame-Smith's fiction since Elizabeth Bennet have all been footnotes, plot devices to be used at the service of the male characters' plotlines and then violently disposed of when no longer necessary. If Grahame-Smith's next book is titled 'Emily Dickinson: Pansexual Vampire,' I'll probably read it. Otherwise, I think I'll be done with his casually sexist, anachronistic ass. I read for fun, not to be made to feel as if my entire gender is disposable.
Seth Grahame-Smith's consistent insensitivity to the female half of the species continues to baffle and irk me. It's not only his refusal to join us in the 21st century and, in the voices of his narrators, use the inclusive word "humankind" rather than the outdated, gender-biased "mankind." On the "Facts" page that proceeds the title page in this first edition, in the voice of his narrator - not, mind you, a character from an earlier century - Grahame-Smith uses "mankind" twice in three paragraphs.
It's also a return on Grahame-Smith's part to the "I used to love her, but I had to kill her" theme I so detested in his screenplay of the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp/Helena Bonham Carter travesty 'Dark Shadows.' "But she was a witch!" and "But she was an evil vampire!" may be acceptable excuses for violence against fictional women, but such scenes are not the least bit entertaining in a world where real violence against real women is a disturbing constant.
I really enjoyed [b:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|5899779|Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1)|Seth Grahame-Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320449653s/5899779.jpg|6072122], but Seth Grahame-Smith disappoints me as often as he impresses me. I did like the footnote in which Emily Dickinson's reclusiveness is explained by her being a lesbian or bisexual/pansexual vampire. Alas, the women in Grahame-Smith's fiction since Elizabeth Bennet have all been footnotes, plot devices to be used at the service of the male characters' plotlines and then violently disposed of when no longer necessary. If Grahame-Smith's next book is titled 'Emily Dickinson: Pansexual Vampire,' I'll probably read it. Otherwise, I think I'll be done with his casually sexist, anachronistic ass. I read for fun, not to be made to feel as if my entire gender is disposable.
4.5 stars. I loved this! This lost a tiny portion of a star for me at the end because I was a little fatigued by the narrative going into the last chapter. This book wasn't always reliable in terms of what happened *actually* happened. As a reader, it was frustrating. This was annoying and cheap, in my humble opinion.
Based on the blurb, I was expecting a sort of caper - that's not what this book is. It's more of a parallel history of America (and other major historical events), with a sort of underdeveloped villain - mildly disappointing (although the character was actually pretty great).
This book was EXCELLENTLY researched, and the rich detail felt authentic. I LOVED that! I was expecting a bit more out of a few scenes, but overall I was really impressed with this book!
I recommend to fans of the first book (Abraham Linkcoln, Vampire Hunter), fans of vampire stories, or just looking for a solid historical fiction, or even regular fiction read. You won't be disappointed!
Based on the blurb, I was expecting a sort of caper - that's not what this book is. It's more of a parallel history of America (and other major historical events), with a sort of underdeveloped villain - mildly disappointing (although the character was actually pretty great).
This book was EXCELLENTLY researched, and the rich detail felt authentic. I LOVED that! I was expecting a bit more out of a few scenes, but overall I was really impressed with this book!
I recommend to fans of the first book (Abraham Linkcoln, Vampire Hunter), fans of vampire stories, or just looking for a solid historical fiction, or even regular fiction read. You won't be disappointed!
I really enjoyed this book. The combination of facts from history and the whole vampire mystique was a lot of fun.
Pretty decent, though the ending drags for about 30 pages longer than it should.