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Anno Dracula by Kim Newman

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foxy_babe's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.0

shalini_gunnasan's review against another edition

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5.0

Absolutely recommended read! From start to finish it was gripping. The plot twist isn't what you might think. The ending was abrupt, but a good set up for the sequel. Cleverly done and it was quite a treat to meet the various famous literary and historical figures.

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I was just disappointed Holmes was never more than a constant allusion. I was hoping he'd pull a Reichenbach Fall and pop up to save the day, but alas.

m0rozovas's review against another edition

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1.0

Actually, I gave it up because I couldn't stand one more description of women as shallow, dumb or desperate. Bye.

ladyethyme's review against another edition

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2.0

Really disappointed-it has SUCH an interesting premise. But the writing is just…bad, the plot staggers along with HUGE plot holes, and it’s just…unsatisfying. The end is ridiculous and absurd.

nigellicus's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense

5.0

Slightly cheating here because I listened to the rather good audiobook, but I did get this edition for my birthday and I'm saving the story at the end for Christmas Day, when it is customary to enjoy a Kim Newman read. It's been a while since I revisitied this volume, but the thrill of the elegant construction of a shared world using encyclopedic knowledge of vampire fictions while the subtle plot tightens and the wonderful characters develop. The hunt for Jack The Ripper, murdering newborn vampires with his silver knife, is merely one level on which this works, there are many others, and this is always fun to return to.

d_a_kreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced

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

5.0

When is the vampire woman who wants to like turn me into one as well, going to find me. I'm so sane and normal guys. Anyway this book is a great parody.