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Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula
by Bram Stoker
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Dracula is one of those classics that's actually a good read. Plus, vampire tropes have drifted far enough from their original roots that the plot remains exciting and surprising.
Written as a series of letters and journal entries, Dracula begins by following Jonathon Harker, an English estate lawyer who has been solicited by a foreign client living in Transylvania (Count Dracula). Staying at his client's castle as a guest, he gradually realizes the terrifying truth that he is no more than a prisoner, and is being used to enable Dracula's smooth entry into England.
After that the viewpoint flicks between multiple protagonists for a while, and the pace drags a little while important groundwork is laid down. Once Professor Van Helsing steps on the scene, however, the plot picks up with a bang and sprints all the way to the end.
The ending is also satisfying, withthe heroes triumphing over the evil vampire . This book has a solid recommendation from me.
Written as a series of letters and journal entries, Dracula begins by following Jonathon Harker, an English estate lawyer who has been solicited by a foreign client living in Transylvania (Count Dracula). Staying at his client's castle as a guest, he gradually realizes the terrifying truth that he is no more than a prisoner, and is being used to enable Dracula's smooth entry into England.
After that the viewpoint flicks between multiple protagonists for a while, and the pace drags a little while important groundwork is laid down. Once Professor Van Helsing steps on the scene, however, the plot picks up with a bang and sprints all the way to the end.
The ending is also satisfying, with
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood
Moderate: Sexism
Some period-typical sexism appears in the comments of various characters, mostly as gendered stereotypes about the personalities and traits of men and women.