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caterina's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I somewhat enjoyed this tale of a vampire who feeds on artistic inspiration and thoughts rather than blood. Some fun melodramatic, gothic, and bisexual vibes, but unfortunately also some racism and sexism. Published in 1907, and if I'd read the author's wiki before reading the book, I wouldn't have read it, since Viereck later became a Nazi propagandist. 🤮
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
sofipitch's review against another edition
dark
slow-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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Minor: Forced institutionalization
ilse0778's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an unexpected gem of a find. I immensely enjoyed the alternative take om the concept of a vampire, and was rooting for Ernest throughout the book. And the ending! It was David against Goliath, but ended not at all as I expected. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and can definitely recommend it to others!
rebeccabrenna's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars.
Strange little story with an interesting take on the characterisation of a vampire.
Strange little story with an interesting take on the characterisation of a vampire.
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