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The Last American Vampire
by Seth Grahame-Smith
I got this book because I love the cover, and I love vampires. The Last American Vampire is the story of Henry Sturges. It is complete and covers the entire adventures of this vampire. This book had so many historical figures and facts it almost sounded as if it was written by someone who had been there.
I didn’t realize this book had anything to do with [b:Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter|7108001|Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter|Seth Grahame-Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1291165397s/7108001.jpg|6596168], which I didn’t read or see. This book is a sort of spin off of that book, from what I understand. I honestly didn’t read that book, or see the movie, because I was afraid it would be poking a bit of fun at Lincoln. Lincoln is not someone I want to see made fun of. Luckily, this book (and I imagine Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) didn’t make fun of Lincoln at all. Lincoln is the most beloved character, other than Henry himself, in this book.
This book paints the entire picture of Henry Sturges. From his life before becoming a vampire to his rise to infamy as one of the oldest vampires remaining today. Henry comes over as one of the original English settlers in America. His vampirism takes him into every major war and gains him a captive audience with every single president from Lincoln on. There is a lot of name dropping this book. Henry meets almost everyone who was ever important and has influence on them or is influenced by them. This book imagines Bram Stoker, Nikola Tesla, Eliot Ness, Howard Hughes, Rasputin, Mark Twain, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jack the Ripper, Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lee Harvey Oswald, Hitler, Abraham Lincoln and so many more. This book sounds less like fiction and more like facts as seen by a person who lived through the ages. I loved all the history in this book, even if it was told by a fictional character.
I found this book completely engrossing. What did it for me was the shift in periods, the flashbacks, the introduction of new historical figures. I enjoyed the writing style overall. There were a few almost diary like entries which were a bit unnecessary. To me, at least. I don’t think they took anything away from the story, but they might be confusing for some people. (I did receive and eARC, so they might not be so confusing in the final edition). This type of writing won’t work for everyone. But for the people who want a grand adventure (about 400 years worth) with a really cool vampire this story will fulfill better than most others.
This book includes so many people it was like actually being there. I really enjoyed the mix of horror, history, and comedy. Somehow the author made this all pull together into one novel and it was pure entertainment. I loved this book and will definitely be looking for more from this author.
I didn’t realize this book had anything to do with [b:Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter|7108001|Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter|Seth Grahame-Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1291165397s/7108001.jpg|6596168], which I didn’t read or see. This book is a sort of spin off of that book, from what I understand. I honestly didn’t read that book, or see the movie, because I was afraid it would be poking a bit of fun at Lincoln. Lincoln is not someone I want to see made fun of. Luckily, this book (and I imagine Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) didn’t make fun of Lincoln at all. Lincoln is the most beloved character, other than Henry himself, in this book.
This book paints the entire picture of Henry Sturges. From his life before becoming a vampire to his rise to infamy as one of the oldest vampires remaining today. Henry comes over as one of the original English settlers in America. His vampirism takes him into every major war and gains him a captive audience with every single president from Lincoln on. There is a lot of name dropping this book. Henry meets almost everyone who was ever important and has influence on them or is influenced by them. This book imagines Bram Stoker, Nikola Tesla, Eliot Ness, Howard Hughes, Rasputin, Mark Twain, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jack the Ripper, Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lee Harvey Oswald, Hitler, Abraham Lincoln and so many more. This book sounds less like fiction and more like facts as seen by a person who lived through the ages. I loved all the history in this book, even if it was told by a fictional character.
I found this book completely engrossing. What did it for me was the shift in periods, the flashbacks, the introduction of new historical figures. I enjoyed the writing style overall. There were a few almost diary like entries which were a bit unnecessary. To me, at least. I don’t think they took anything away from the story, but they might be confusing for some people. (I did receive and eARC, so they might not be so confusing in the final edition). This type of writing won’t work for everyone. But for the people who want a grand adventure (about 400 years worth) with a really cool vampire this story will fulfill better than most others.
This book includes so many people it was like actually being there. I really enjoyed the mix of horror, history, and comedy. Somehow the author made this all pull together into one novel and it was pure entertainment. I loved this book and will definitely be looking for more from this author.