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"I am quite convinced that there is no doubt whatsoever that the events here described really took place, however unbelievable and incomprehensible they might appear at first sight."
[Bram Stoker, original unpublished prologue to Dracula]
After darling desi's recommendation last year, this had to make it onto my autumn list. I've always loved "but here's the real story, I'll let you in on the secret truth of the legend" types of retellings and this was exactly that. The spooky atmosphere, especially the descriptions of the dark forest and October winds was wonderfully written and simply sparkled. Secret societies, family secrets, folk legends that might be true, is this character a villain or not?, and lots of chilling moments. The author's note is bloody scary (pun intended). Stoker really believed his legend was true, and was initially tryin to publish it, according to his papers and journals, as a warning and guide to the public. Wild. A little bit gory for me but not really too bad (I could still read it just fine). Overall a great Halloween read!
[Bram Stoker, original unpublished prologue to Dracula]
After darling desi's recommendation last year, this had to make it onto my autumn list. I've always loved "but here's the real story, I'll let you in on the secret truth of the legend" types of retellings and this was exactly that. The spooky atmosphere, especially the descriptions of the dark forest and October winds was wonderfully written and simply sparkled. Secret societies, family secrets, folk legends that might be true, is this character a villain or not?, and lots of chilling moments. The author's note is bloody scary (pun intended). Stoker really believed his legend was true, and was initially tryin to publish it, according to his papers and journals, as a warning and guide to the public. Wild. A little bit gory for me but not really too bad (I could still read it just fine). Overall a great Halloween read!