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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Dracula's reputation precedes it, and that's a big problem. Luckily, the novel at least manages to deliver on spooky atmosphere-- it's no surprise that this was a groundbreaking and shocking novel when it was published over a century ago, with it's violent and paranormal content. Unfortunately, these details don't hit that hard when you take the novel as a whole because they are overshadowed by many drawn-out passages that leave the reader yawning and wondering when they will reach the next exciting scene. I may not read Dracula again anytime soon, but the next time I do I will likely reach for an abridged version.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Listened to it as an "audiobook" by watching all of Red's (OSP) reading streams.
I was already familiar with most of the plot but some things were still able to surprise me in a positive way
Sometimes it seemed as though Stoker had his characters make stupid decisions like witholding vital information in order to set an example of what not to do, since these decisions had mostly negative consequences.
Mina was much more important to the plot than I had thought before actually reading the whole thing.
Listened to it as an "audiobook" by watching all of Red's (OSP) reading streams.
I was already familiar with most of the plot but some things were still able to surprise me in a positive way
Sometimes it seemed as though Stoker had his characters make stupid decisions like witholding vital information in order to set an example of what not to do, since these decisions had mostly negative consequences.
Mina was much more important to the plot than I had thought before actually reading the whole thing.
I listened to this one Audible. Tim Curry as Van Helsing and Alan Cumming as Dr. Seward??? I’m there!
I enjoyed the full cast for this. I think older novels like this are harder to listen to than more contemporary reads simply because the language is more detailed and complex. I found myself drifting more often. Luckily, I know the story. The movie version with Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, and Gary Oldman is the closest adaptation. The book is much less sexy than the film though.
I enjoyed the full cast for this. I think older novels like this are harder to listen to than more contemporary reads simply because the language is more detailed and complex. I found myself drifting more often. Luckily, I know the story. The movie version with Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, and Gary Oldman is the closest adaptation. The book is much less sexy than the film though.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
It was a lot longer than I expected and had a lot more Victorian fluff talking than I would have liked but I'm glad I finally got around to reading it!
I mean… I suppose it did what it came to do… I found some of it quite boring though. It was a difficult read because it was so long and so full of… insignificant things. But the characters were great! Could have used more vampirism.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated