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For vampire-lit lovers, this is probably a feast. Michael Sims compiles quite a span of literature referencing vampires and vampiric lore. Perhaps of most interest are the stories and writings of lesser known authors, some of whom have probably been rightfully forgotten and others who have merely been eclipsed by their flashier counterparts. What most interested me were the short introductions that Sims provides for each of his selections.

In general, though, reading this collection straight through is probably a bad idea. Because all of the selections are specifically about vampires, the stories often become repetitive. The impact that some of the stories might have had on their own gets lost in the predictability of knowing they are about vampires.

alandd's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

becci's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

maramos31's review against another edition

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4.0

Es un relato breve, pero que mantiene la esencia de la obra.

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