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A review by mollyridley
The Bloody Red Baron by Kim Newman
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I devoured Anno Dracula and absolutely adored it, I had high hopes for this and it didn't disappoint.
Some beloved repeat characters and tense action scenes as well as nods to various vampires from across the years. As someone who reads a lot of vampire fiction and mythology it's great to see all the little Easter eggs.
The setting is not my favourite, I've never been drawn in by wartime books, but it just worked in this context and seemed neither to glamourize nor belittle the war. My personal tastes aside once it got me I was hooked, and worth trying even if you're not drawn by the setting.
I also enjoyed the novella included in this edition. Once again the references to various fictional vampires brought me a lot of joy, and I found it over the top and ridiculous in the best possible way.
Excited to get to the next book, hopefully soon!
Some beloved repeat characters and tense action scenes as well as nods to various vampires from across the years. As someone who reads a lot of vampire fiction and mythology it's great to see all the little Easter eggs.
The setting is not my favourite, I've never been drawn in by wartime books, but it just worked in this context and seemed neither to glamourize nor belittle the war. My personal tastes aside once it got me I was hooked, and worth trying even if you're not drawn by the setting.
I also enjoyed the novella included in this edition. Once again the references to various fictional vampires brought me a lot of joy, and I found it over the top and ridiculous in the best possible way.
Excited to get to the next book, hopefully soon!