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dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really love this book. It’s genuinely a classic. I enjoyed picking out all the parts that are staples of vampire fiction today.
The part where Jonathan is in the castle is one of my favourite parts of the entire novel.
1000/10 even if you don’t finish the book at least read this part, it’s worth it, promise.
As a modern reader it wasn’t the scariest thing I’ve ever read but I can see why it would have been terrifying for its time. I found myself laughing at the absurdity a few times. (oops)
tw: blood
Actually the blood transfusions were still very disturbing because they didn’t have knowledge about blood types at the time. I find old school medical practices unsettling anyway though.
The only complaint I have is that eventually the Mina compliments got pretty excessive and tiresome to read. However she does remain my favourite character.
I was NOT expecting a happy ending too. I really thought the consequences would be much more dire for the party. I understand why it needed to have one though
The part where Jonathan is in the castle is one of my favourite parts of the entire novel.
1000/10 even if you don’t finish the book at least read this part, it’s worth it, promise.
As a modern reader it wasn’t the scariest thing I’ve ever read but I can see why it would have been terrifying for its time. I found myself laughing at the absurdity a few times. (oops)
Actually the blood transfusions were still very disturbing because they didn’t have knowledge about blood types at the time. I find old school medical practices unsettling anyway though.
The only complaint I have is that eventually the Mina compliments got pretty excessive and tiresome to read. However she does remain my favourite character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Sexism