21.7k reviews for:

Dracula

Bram Stoker

3.84 AVERAGE

alyciahyland's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

debbieliz83's review against another edition

3.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lefty07's review against another edition

4.0

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Narrators did a great job bringing this story to life. 

bombi_boy's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The opening third of Dracula is peak classic literature!  Jonathan Harker’s dawning realization that he is a prisoner in the Count’s castle is tense, atmospheric, and unforgettable. Through journal entries, Stoker reveals the nature of Dracula with creeping dread, though much of the middle section loses that sharp tension, weighed down by slower pacing and overly fluffy dialogue. Van Helsing and Dr. Seward are standout characters, their wit, leadership, and openness bringing warmth and camaraderie to the group. While the bonds between characters are touching, the ending feels anticlimactic compared to the chilling promise of the beginning. Still, the novel remains a fascinating study of friendship, courage, and the subtle horrors lurking in the shadows. 8.75/10

ghost_the_hybrid's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kokotnak82's review against another edition

5.0

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9.63

grizfnz5's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

katiej's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I really enjoyed the eerie, unsettling atmosphere that Stoker creates, and I can absolutely appreciate how groundbreaking this novel must have been in its time. That said, I didn’t find it as horrifying as I expected, the chills were there, but not the outright terror I’d been hoping for. The pacing also felt uneven: the build-up stretched for so long, yet the ending seemed oddly rushed in comparison. While there were moments I found a little slow or repetitive, the book’s gothic charm and its influence on horror literature are undeniable. 

lucre_books's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

eliottavedis's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes