Reviews

Dracula by Bram Stoker

tessaturnspages's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

psicmarie's review against another edition

5.0

Con la edición recomendada en español de Valdemar tuve una grata experiencia. Estas cinco estrellas se deben a la excelente ambientación que nos brinda Bram Stoker, con su prosa elegante y su género epistolar. Su personaje emblemático y toda la trama alrededor teniendo en cuenta el contexto histórico en el que se publicó, brinda una riqueza maravillosa abarcando con sutileza temas como el de la mujer, el misterio, la razón y la fe, entre otros. Fue un acierto, hacer esta lectura en compañía, y con el aporte de un podcast literario.

Si bien la obra es una joya de la literatura clásica victoriana, y a eso se debe mi calificación, en mi gusto personal quedé con una sensación de que faltó algo al final del relato. Pero leer a Bram en esta excelente edición y traducción de Valdemar fue una experiencia deliciosa.

amalysbooks's review against another edition

3.0

this is what happens to horny people

mrolph's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

One of the quintessential novels of the vampire genre. Fantastic read. Do not know how Bram Stoker cooked this much in the 1800s. I am giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars because there were some parts that were a bit slow (looking at you, Van Helsing). Overall a great book though, Francis Ford Coppola's movie really brings this book to life + captures Stoker's vision. 

jshi13's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

gwcoffey's review against another edition

4.0

Somehow I got this far in life without ever reading Dracula. My daughter-in-law-to-be finally convinced me to pick it up—it is one of her favorites—and I blasted through most of it on a long car drive. It is unsurprisingly great, far creepier, more graphic, and more sexual than I expected given the 19th century publication date. I was also delighted to see how many of our modern Vampire tropes—I’m an unrepentant Buffy fan—are on full display here, from garlic and crosses to the whole “you can’t enter without an invitation” thing. The Vampires even turn to dust when staked (although with an explanation that doesn’t quite work in the Buffyverse). I saw echoes in Harry Potter here too, with the whole psychic-connection subplot. All this to say Dracula is so influential we live in a world more or less shaped by it. It was fun to go to the source.

veronadeau's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

newtle's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

scottiemp4's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

the classic vampire story, it makes you appreciate all vampire media so much more after reading. stands the test of time with strong and lovable characters and leaves you wanting more.  

callypeeso's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75