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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I wouldn't have enjoyed this at all if I hadn't listened to the audiobook version played by Alan Cumming and Tim Curry, simply because I could have never got over the epistolary/diary style of the narration
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
We know that Bram Stoker had a great love of men, however you wish to frame it, and that is plainly clear with how he writes the women in this. Their very being and expressions are entirely centred around how good, strong, and true men as a class of being are, at least good men, and there’s occasional pot shots taken at the “new” woman.
Stoker’s writing style, that aside, is still relatively engaging, and the characters endearing despite the best efforts of the author.
This book definitely needs to be contextualized within the framework of the author’s experiences and life. Ultimately, I do understand why it’s perceived as a classic, particularly when it comes to the presentation of the story through letters, newspapers, and journals, but it’s certainly not my favourite.
Stoker’s writing style, that aside, is still relatively engaging, and the characters endearing despite the best efforts of the author.
This book definitely needs to be contextualized within the framework of the author’s experiences and life. Ultimately, I do understand why it’s perceived as a classic, particularly when it comes to the presentation of the story through letters, newspapers, and journals, but it’s certainly not my favourite.
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
The characters talked too much and said very little. Very heavy on the bromance and not heavy enough on the vampire stuff
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A gripping read
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No