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A review by nikshelby
Dracula the Un-Dead by Dacre Stoker
3.0
Written by Bram’s grandnephew, this book was a interesting sequel. I hated some parts. I hated their interpretation of how the heroes of “Dracula” would have responded to their previous adventures – particularly Van Helsing. I’m undecided on their reinterpretation of Dracula himself…I’m still thinking about it.
The main redeeming element? The introduction of Elizabeth Bathory. The success of Bathory worked for me; not only because she was an excellent villain, but because (like Dracula) there is a real historical Elizabeth Bathory – a famous serial killer who bathed in blood to keep her youth.
I also enjoyed the tie-in with the Jack-the-Ripper mystery, the appearance of Bram Stoker himself, and future potential of the story-migration to America.
The main redeeming element? The introduction of Elizabeth Bathory. The success of Bathory worked for me; not only because she was an excellent villain, but because (like Dracula) there is a real historical Elizabeth Bathory – a famous serial killer who bathed in blood to keep her youth.
I also enjoyed the tie-in with the Jack-the-Ripper mystery, the appearance of Bram Stoker himself, and future potential of the story-migration to America.