Sets the ground rules for modern horror There is no denying that Bram Stoker's Dracula is the one and only novel in anyone's quick reference list of classic Vampire stories to recommend. It really has it all: a dark ancient castle with many secrets, red glowing eyes, dangerous seduction, an insatiable unholy keeper of the night with supernatural powers, mystery on the high seas, a mental asylum and a countdown to possible doom and damnation. It is also a story to reach for if you desire a novel that fills you with dread, unease and awe but it may not be all exactly what you always thought set the ground rules for modern horror. If you are prepared and finally ready to sit down with this classic, the beginning is where Dracula shines in name and infamy, you will immediately recognize the details and actions that make Vampires such a horribly fascinating subject to hear mentioned in any context and as you lean in more for the shadowy mysteries of Count Dracula's castle, the well-known superstitions (plus a little brutal history thrown in) surrounding the region of Transylvania these may also capture your full attention. In truth, there are many memorable vivid scenes in those starter chapters that it makes me want to love this book more or say something else positive but alas as soon as the tides turn and the action moves away from one fantastical location to another and more characters are introduced that is when something shifts and no following scene seems to recapture that powerful drama or vivid quality from the introduction (one crypt description comes close but I think it is because modern silver screen interpretations always amplifies that one iconic scene and it becomes hard to forget or ignore). At that point, Dracula becomes an unfortunate battle to finish and yes I conquered the pages and added this title to my shelves but alot of patience was required. This was my second time tackling Dracula and I did enjoy and appreciate it more on my second attempt versus years ago but long parts seem so out of place, the dialogue can be headache-inducing (I can still hear Dr. Van Helsing chattering away in my mind months later) and the ending is so quick that I didn't realize it was over until the short epilogue. I also wasn't so keen about the awkward breaks or switches of characters and finally was I dreaming or is Dracula a forced romance? Definitely not what I was expecting but I found it rewarding to read and I still oddly recommend this classic of horror (that beginning is something else!) -purchased and read on Nook EGP/October 2018 Comments are closed.
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