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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
A slow burn, written entirely in letters and journals. Some truly chilling moments and I bet this scared people out of their minds when it was first released.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Read with the Dracula Daily format. A wonderful experience that delivered the full range of emotion and tension the story holds. I can see why it’s a classic :)
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
I know a lot of other reviewers said that parts could be trimmed and that it dragged on. I agree to an extent, but I still loved the crap out of this book.
I didn't know that there was an American cowboy who plays an integral part in the story. I didn't know that Van Helsing was a kindly old professor. I think a lot of the original story has been lost over the years, especially in movie adaptations. (I fear this happens a lot with classic horror books.)
The audiobook narrators were great, and I love that each character had their own voice.
I also learned that Dracula was a heavy basis for Nosferatu, but the creators of the latter changed a few things to avoid copyright.
Now I want to read the The Vampyre by John Polodori, the original original vampire novel that influenced Dracula.
I guess, if you're reading this, go in expecting long winded bits and parts where the characters are just sitting around and waiting. But the action brings a sense of terror and you'll find yourself eagerly enjoying it. (I do recommend the audiobook version.)
Oh, also I love an epistolary novel.
I didn't know that there was an American cowboy who plays an integral part in the story. I didn't know that Van Helsing was a kindly old professor. I think a lot of the original story has been lost over the years, especially in movie adaptations. (I fear this happens a lot with classic horror books.)
The audiobook narrators were great, and I love that each character had their own voice.
I also learned that Dracula was a heavy basis for Nosferatu, but the creators of the latter changed a few things to avoid copyright.
Now I want to read the The Vampyre by John Polodori, the original original vampire novel that influenced Dracula.
I guess, if you're reading this, go in expecting long winded bits and parts where the characters are just sitting around and waiting. But the action brings a sense of terror and you'll find yourself eagerly enjoying it. (I do recommend the audiobook version.)
Oh, also I love an epistolary novel.
What a ride. The Dracula Daily experience definitely enhanced my enjoyment, but what an incredible story of its own! I've laughed, I've cried, it's been unforgettable.
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated