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heathergstl's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I was disappointed with this collection of short stories by Stoker. Having thoroughly enjoyed Dracula and The Jewel of the Seven Stars I had expected great joys to be found within the pages. Instead I found, on Stoker's part, what I believe to be an obsession with Edgar Allen Poe. The first and last stories were by far the best of the collection. The rest of the stories, while superbly written, were less than original and only mildly entertaining.
starlightxs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
evilswiss's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Okey I wanted to try a classic and decided to pick up this book. But it wasn't my vibe. I don't know if it's because I dislike short stories or because it is a classic. I will certainly read another classic to figure out what I exactly don't like about this book.
scarlord's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kitrey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child death
emypeculiarreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
nadiamer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.75
The end felt like just a very dragged out poetic romance. It’s a fine story just nothing too interesting.
catrad's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
trombosenjose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0