Dracula

The premise is great but the execution has plenty of dry patches.

This edition has a lot of grammatical errors, like repeated words. But I'm deeply intrigued by the story.

A novel set in the late 1800s, Dracula by Bram Stoker is what I like to consider is the push that set us into motion for our never ending fascination surrounding vampires. The countless movies based upon this idea such as Twilight, Hotel Transylvania, and The Moth Diaries have been such a hit among a society that finds entertainment in exploring the unknown. A thriller full of suspense and mystery, Dracula narrates the story of Lucy, of a victim of the vampire her journey, and the hunt for the monster who goes by the name of Count Dracula.
This book was my first introduction to the world of horror and the supernatural. My favorite part of it would be the writing style employed by Bram Stoker. Dracula is written in an epistolary style, meaning to say that it is narrated in first person through journal entries, letters, and any other written works by the characters. It is a great read for anyone trying to explore new styles of writing or the horror genre. Just a small piece of friendly advice: try to avoid reading this novel at night.

Age Rating: 14+
Star Rating: 5/5
- Anusha

One of the classic vampire novels! A fun read that set much of the lore around vampires.

Good . Remember to brush up on the The Bible and Shakespeare as they are referenced often which is normal for books of this era.

This is the very book (first published way back in 1897) that started the whole vampire craze that still endures to this very day (more than 120 years later).

Yes. The graphic details of the horror narrated in this work of fiction (written by Bram Stoker) are pretty tame by today's over-the-top standards - But, all the same, this particular vampire story (which is actually quite well-written) certainly does possess an eerie edge to it that is uniquely its own.

"Dracula" is (in a sense) the original vampire novel. It was written way back in 1897 by Irish novelist, Bram Stoker (who was 50 years old at the time). This work of fiction not only introduced the character of Count Dracula, but, it also firmly established many conventions pertaining to the vampire-folklore fantasy, as well.

This novel tells the detailed story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England in order to find new blood and spread the undead curse. He is, of course, met with fierce opposition by a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.

I think it's interesting to note that this novel was not at all popular when first published. It wasn't until the 1922 movie adaptation of the story that this work of horror-fiction gained positive and widespread recognition.

For a so-called vampire lover who grew up with #Twilight and #TheVampireDiaries (oops), I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that I had never read Dracula. So when I found an audiobook on podcast while traveling earlier this year, I listened to it.
I think most people know the basic plot, which is the protagonist discovered that a vampire was trying to feed on him, so he escaped, but afterwards the the vampire started to hunt others in his life 🤷🏻‍♀️
Stoker’s structure is interesting in that he uses multiple first-person point of views instead of focusing on one person. He also uses repetition in his plot so that there’s that feeling of eternal cycles and despair. Thus although I already knew the ending, it was still a pleasure to listen to. *picture not by me, it’s a cover I found online .
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Good book. So scary.

The original is still the greatest. I love the epistolary format, a fine Victorian convention used by many great writers of the 19th century and a good way to solve the multiple POV issue. This particular volume by Penguin has excellent background notes and provides some information on Bram Stoker -- a contemporary of Oscar Wilde *and they even courted the same woman!!!* and his times. The book itself is also a pleasure to read, with the textured cover and ribbon bookmark attached to the spine -- a sure sign of class!