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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Just like the first one I loved it mixing history with fiction now I just need another one.
Will come back to do review--Would actually give this book at 4.5. Did want to say that this is the second time I've listened to McLeod Andrews narrate and he didn't disappoint in his reading. This book definitely allowed him to show his range of different accents/voices over the book Jumper which I listened to not that long ago.
I stayed up entirely too late finishing the sequel to “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”. Well-written, chock full of historical characters (so many of them vampires - who knew?!), and delightfully trashy. The perfect palate cleanser after a semester of strictly academic reads.
When readers last saw Henry Sturges, he was helping his pal Abraham Lincoln fight the evil vampire plot of the Confederacy that led to the Civil War. Then, Abraham Lincoln was killed by one of those same evil vampires, one John Wilkes Booth, and Henry was left to struggle on without his BFF. As it turns out, there are plenty more adventures for him to while away the next century or two, and that is exactly what happens in The Last American Vampire.
In this continuation of Henry’s story, one learns more about his past, how he came to be one of the first settlers in the New World and what convinced him to head back to London. He covers some of his darker moments and what convinces him to fight against other vampires. This knowledge fleshes out Henry’s character, but he never loses the enigmatic quality that made him so compelling in Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter. This is essential in a story that is essentially one far-fetched twist after another.
This is not to say that the numerous far-fetched twists are not entertaining. In fact, the opposite is true. The twists on certain well-known tragedies and world-changing events are highly amusing and engaging specifically because the whole thing is done with tongue firmly in cheek. Mr. Grahame-Smith has become famous for balancing the line between humor and farce, between overly exaggerated plot devices and amusing twists that enhance the satirical nature of the story, and he deftly does so again with this one.
The Last American Vampire may tickle the funny bone, but it does double as a horror story. The violence is frequent and gory. Mr. Grahame-Smith never skirts from explicit details of death and dismemberment. The scenes involving the Jack the Ripper murders are particularly detailed and gruesome. To make these scenes even more uncomfortable for readers, they are almost lovingly described, as if the narrator is taking great pride in the blood and gore produced. While creating a greater disgust factor, it also gives an intriguing look into the mind of a predator.
What can one say about a book that imagines that all of American history’s biggest events were influenced in some fashion by vampires? As it turns out, the only thing that can be said is that it makes for a silly but very fun book. The alternative history is creative, and Henry Sturges is an intriguing main character who never really loses his mysterious charm. Most importantly, The Last American Vampire never takes itself too seriously, and that makes all the difference.
In this continuation of Henry’s story, one learns more about his past, how he came to be one of the first settlers in the New World and what convinced him to head back to London. He covers some of his darker moments and what convinces him to fight against other vampires. This knowledge fleshes out Henry’s character, but he never loses the enigmatic quality that made him so compelling in Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter. This is essential in a story that is essentially one far-fetched twist after another.
This is not to say that the numerous far-fetched twists are not entertaining. In fact, the opposite is true. The twists on certain well-known tragedies and world-changing events are highly amusing and engaging specifically because the whole thing is done with tongue firmly in cheek. Mr. Grahame-Smith has become famous for balancing the line between humor and farce, between overly exaggerated plot devices and amusing twists that enhance the satirical nature of the story, and he deftly does so again with this one.
The Last American Vampire may tickle the funny bone, but it does double as a horror story. The violence is frequent and gory. Mr. Grahame-Smith never skirts from explicit details of death and dismemberment. The scenes involving the Jack the Ripper murders are particularly detailed and gruesome. To make these scenes even more uncomfortable for readers, they are almost lovingly described, as if the narrator is taking great pride in the blood and gore produced. While creating a greater disgust factor, it also gives an intriguing look into the mind of a predator.
What can one say about a book that imagines that all of American history’s biggest events were influenced in some fashion by vampires? As it turns out, the only thing that can be said is that it makes for a silly but very fun book. The alternative history is creative, and Henry Sturges is an intriguing main character who never really loses his mysterious charm. Most importantly, The Last American Vampire never takes itself too seriously, and that makes all the difference.
I received this book from a goodreads giveaway.
I had actually put off reading it because the cover art (from the pre released book) was so cheesy.
However, I'm a huge vampire franchise fan so I have pretty high standards. This book does not let you down. I could actually see this being a series with Henry as the main character.
I really liked the sidekick aspect of Abe Lincoln and all the near death experiences of the main characters. You truly believed whatever Henry believed, whether that was a main character being dead or that he deep down is really a good person.
The author made Henry so relatable that I found myself sometimes forgetting that he was a vampire! Truly a great read that I'm proud to have.
I had actually put off reading it because the cover art (from the pre released book) was so cheesy.
However, I'm a huge vampire franchise fan so I have pretty high standards. This book does not let you down. I could actually see this being a series with Henry as the main character.
I really liked the sidekick aspect of Abe Lincoln and all the near death experiences of the main characters. You truly believed whatever Henry believed, whether that was a main character being dead or that he deep down is really a good person.
The author made Henry so relatable that I found myself sometimes forgetting that he was a vampire! Truly a great read that I'm proud to have.
It was as entertaining and quirky as Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. While not a direct sequel, it expounded more on Henry Sturges, which I enjoyed thoroughly. I was pretty meh on the jfk chapter and some other history tidbits, but for the most part, it was a fun and engrossing read.
I absolutely love this book. I love Henry ♡. Here to book 3 *fingers crossed*