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A review by havxishxci
Dracula by Bram Stoker
3.0
I feel like the narrative structure of this novel is quite interesting, following through different people's diaries and journals. It must've been pretty innovative, especially since it is such an old book. I can definitely see why it was/is so popular.
My favorite part is definitely the beginning, when Jonathon Harker was in Dracula's castle. But then the story kind of drags on for awhile before anymore vampire shenanigans start up again. And even when they do, since Dracula himself rarely speaks, he just kind of shows up and disappears, its not as interesting.
Then the characters. They all feel so similar to eachother. Oh so gentlemanly. And Van Hellsing's reluctance to tell the gang what was going on was so frustrating.
I also found the random 19th century sexism to be kinda goofy. Some standout moments in this regard: During the transfusions, only the courageous blood of a man could save Lucy. God forbid you use the blood from any of the many attendants that are in Lucy's service. Then, when describing Mina at some point, they say something along the lines of her having a good man's mind and a womans heart.
My favorite part is definitely the beginning, when Jonathon Harker was in Dracula's castle. But then the story kind of drags on for awhile before anymore vampire shenanigans start up again. And even when they do, since Dracula himself rarely speaks, he just kind of shows up and disappears, its not as interesting.
Then the characters. They all feel so similar to eachother. Oh so gentlemanly. And Van Hellsing's reluctance to tell the gang what was going on was so frustrating.
I also found the random 19th century sexism to be kinda goofy. Some standout moments in this regard: During the transfusions, only the courageous blood of a man could save Lucy. God forbid you use the blood from any of the many attendants that are in Lucy's service. Then, when describing Mina at some point, they say something along the lines of her having a good man's mind and a womans heart.