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adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The dialouge is at times a bit too melodramatic and the relationships between the characters are a bit unrealistic. Everybody loves everybody, everybody is such great friends and they all just blindly follow Van Helsing even though he is basically a stranger to most of them and likes to keep them in the dark as to why they have to do certain things. There is no meaningfull conflict/disagreement between the characters that has to be overcome, which made the dynamic between them feel a bit absurd. Other than that this novel was perfect to me. The epistolary storytelling through multiple perspectives was perfectly executed, the plot unfolded at a nice pace which built a great natural tension and the ending was satisfying. Also "Dracula" was one of the most atmospheric novels I've ever read. Especially scenes like the first 4 chapters in Dracula's castle or the scene on the ship on it's way to Whitby, were an absolute masterclass in atmospheric horror storytelling.
Great classic, a must-read for any fan of the horror genre and probably also a worthwile experience for those who are not. Almost a 5 stars.
Great classic, a must-read for any fan of the horror genre and probably also a worthwile experience for those who are not. Almost a 5 stars.