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61 reviews for:
Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire
Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden
3.87 AVERAGE
61 reviews for:
Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire
Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden
3.87 AVERAGE
After being injured by enemy fire, Lord Henry Baltimore, now Captain Baltimore, awakens to find himself left for dead in a trench filled with the bodies of his fellow soldiers. Strange bat-like creatures have descended into the pit to feed on the flesh of the dead. One of the creatures is distracted by Baltimore and approaches in curiosity. In his horror, Baltimore lashes out at the creature, slicing its face with his bayonet. His actions are the cause of a new unprecedented war between the vampires and humans, and the creature in question swears vengeance against Baltimore. In the time that has passed since the incident, a plague has spread amongst humans. Baltimore’s own family has fallen prey to the infection and months have passed since Baltimore’s friends have last seen him. The three men – a sailor, a soldier, and a doctor – have each received a summons from Baltimore. They are to meet him at an inn, and that is all they know. While waiting for him to arrive, each man tells two tales – how they came to meet the Captain and why they each accepted Baltimore’s strange tale as truth. Each man’s individual stories serve as vignettes that tie the whole thing together. This is not your typical vampire/horror novel. Instead, this is a look at war itself told through the scope of supernatural events. Well worth the read.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A great gothic read tinged with greater cosmic horror implications. While the mode for delivering each tale of horror can at times feel forced or at the very least boring, the actual moments of horror are extremely satisfying and clever.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Easily the most depressing fantasy novel I have ever read. Mopey even. I loved it.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another take on vampires with a classical feel. I was expecting this to be a graphic novel, but it was a very good novel with a few of Mignola's stylistic drawings. Fast paced like most of his stories and worth the time.
Mike Mignola tiene mucho que ver en esta historia, pero no tanto como propio Christopher Golden, un autor que es capaz de imitar el estilo recargado de las novelas del romántico más oscuro. Los dibujos de Mignola acompañan perfectamente esta historia de odio y venganza, a veces demasiado recargada y en otras ocasiones, demasiado fácil.
This was something different than I expected. I like the way the stories connected and were told, almost as individual short stories, but tied together as one. The way the fairy tale was incorporated was an unexpected surprise.
It's funny, I put this on my "to-read" list a long time ago and I had it in my head that it was an American Civil War story. I didn't read the description, just the title. Not sure why I made that assumption, but I was very wrong.
It's funny, I put this on my "to-read" list a long time ago and I had it in my head that it was an American Civil War story. I didn't read the description, just the title. Not sure why I made that assumption, but I was very wrong.
Fantastically creepy gothic horror set in and after World War I. Baltimore, a wounded soldier, unwittingly awakens ancient evil and sets it loose on Europe. A plague follows the war, turning its victims into vampires. This main story serves as a framing device for the horrific tales of Baltimore's three friends, who are summoned to a namesless city in order to witness the final battle between him and his nemesis.