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A review by karlakayjenniges
Dracul by J.D. Barker, Dacre Stoker
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
"The peculiarities of Ellen Crone. That is, of course, where I should start, for this is as much her story as it is mine, perhaps more so."
This brings a classic tale of old alive again. Even more so than Bram's Dracula, this gothic tale is unapologetically captivating. Imagery so vivid and written with such depth, one could not help but feel as if they had just stepped back in time, stood next to each character, listened to thier words as if whispered in the ears and every emotion felt deep within. As the story unfolds it forces one into the darkness and fear of the unknown. The evil that is ever watching and hunting.
Ellen Crone's life story was soulfully tragic, heartbreaking and she has become a character that I adore.
The journal entries written through the characters voices were very enjoyable and had a very nice pacing to the story. The entries gives us looks into the past and the present of Bram, Mathilda, Thornley and other characters points of view, what they had to endure and the dark journey they had no choice but to complete. Bram's journals in his present time were especially terrifying!
Enchanting from beginning to end, this is one that is timeless and legendary!
Brilliant!!
"Those eyes, though! My God, those eyes. His sloe-black eyes were death's own and yet they teemed with life."
This brings a classic tale of old alive again. Even more so than Bram's Dracula, this gothic tale is unapologetically captivating. Imagery so vivid and written with such depth, one could not help but feel as if they had just stepped back in time, stood next to each character, listened to thier words as if whispered in the ears and every emotion felt deep within. As the story unfolds it forces one into the darkness and fear of the unknown. The evil that is ever watching and hunting.
Ellen Crone's life story was soulfully tragic, heartbreaking and she has become a character that I adore.
The journal entries written through the characters voices were very enjoyable and had a very nice pacing to the story. The entries gives us looks into the past and the present of Bram, Mathilda, Thornley and other characters points of view, what they had to endure and the dark journey they had no choice but to complete. Bram's journals in his present time were especially terrifying!
Enchanting from beginning to end, this is one that is timeless and legendary!
Brilliant!!
"Those eyes, though! My God, those eyes. His sloe-black eyes were death's own and yet they teemed with life."