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Vampire Haiku
by
Ryan Mecum (Goodreads Author)
You hold in your hands a recently discovered poetry journal�the poetry journal of a vampire. William Butten was en route to a new land on the Mayflower when he was turned into a vampire by a fellow passenger, a beautiful woman named Katherine. These pages contain his heartbreaking story�the story of a vampire who has lived through (and perhaps caused) some of America's def...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
August 1st 2009
by How Books
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somewhat disappointing. the reason the zombie one was so freaking hilarious is because zombies are these lumbering, inarticulate, limb-dropping monsters, and the thought of them, in their free time, composing elegant little haikus, makes laughter in me. vampires dont have the same contrast, so the laughter in me is smaller. i like this one though:
you would be surprised-
the amount of wooden stakes
that are in most rooms
but the design gets an a-plus...
you would be surprised-
the amount of wooden stakes
that are in most rooms
but the design gets an a-plus...
This little book takes on the guise of a journal kept by William Butten, a passenger on the Mayflower, who had decided to chronicle his adventures in the form of "small poems."
While loading the boat,
I notice some packed coffins.
Pessimistic Bunch.
Less than a week into their journey to the New World (now I have this song in my head), he meets a mysterious (and gorgeous, obvs) female who he finds out is (again, obviously) a vampire. The rest of the story details the history of what became America f...more
While loading the boat,
I notice some packed coffins.
Pessimistic Bunch.
Less than a week into their journey to the New World (now I have this song in my head), he meets a mysterious (and gorgeous, obvs) female who he finds out is (again, obviously) a vampire. The rest of the story details the history of what became America f...more
Ryan Mecum's Vampire Haiku mixes humor and poetry in diary form for vampire William Butten, who was turned in 1620. He falls in love with a beautiful woman on the Mayflower named Katherine, who turned him into a vampire. Soon he's parted from his love to roam America on his own and make his own friends. There are tales of some well known historic figures from Davy Crockett to Amelia Earhart and famous events in history like the Civil War and Woodstock.
Readers may initialy be attracted to the cov...more
Readers may initialy be attracted to the cov...more
This was a delightful and unexpected little volume of haiku that tell the story of a vampire from the time he's turned on the Mayflower to just about the present day. I expected a funny book of assorted little vampire poems, but instead I got a narrative in poetry form that is sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and sometimes heartbreaking. I also have to give kudos to the book designer. I laughed out loud when I reached the page where William is turned -- and saw the illustrated blood splatter...more
Sucked (get it?).
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Thanks to Ryan, who agreed to mail me out a copy of this book to review.
What's better than curling up with a book of poetry on a snowy evening? How about curling up with a book of Vampire poetry! Ryan Mecum has a way with words in this quirky collection of haiku's written by a man who was turned into a vampire buy the woman he loved. He chronicles his journey to America, and documents not only the search for his beloved, but also the times through which he exists, and his influence on historical...more
What's better than curling up with a book of poetry on a snowy evening? How about curling up with a book of Vampire poetry! Ryan Mecum has a way with words in this quirky collection of haiku's written by a man who was turned into a vampire buy the woman he loved. He chronicles his journey to America, and documents not only the search for his beloved, but also the times through which he exists, and his influence on historical...more
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It seems a strange way to write a book, a vampire's journal, written entirely in haiku poems. It works really quite well, however. Some of the language is noticeably not what would have been used at the date of the entry, but the rhythm of the words adds a feeling to the work that is very fitting. The underlying story is good, but I think the links to historic events are slightly overdone. A nicely presented book, and a good, quick read for when you're wanting something different.
A fun tale that starts right off with a man being turned into a vampire while coming over on the Mayflower. The periodic entries are dated, most with a tie to a historical event. Older teens and adults who will appreciate the historical references will get the most out of this book, but anyone looking for a quick read on vampires should be satisfied.
A quick and entertaining little read and an interesting concept: a vampire telling three centuries of his life story through a haiku journal. Funny, weird, and a little sad, too, with drawings and photos (and splatter!) to accompany the text. If you've got an hour or two to kill, you could zip through this book. Better than reading Twilight.
Vampire Haiku is a poetry journal written by a vampire whose life spans for centuries, starting during the birth of America. The undead poet was turned into a vampire hundreds of years ago and has lived through (and possibly caused) some of America’s defining events. Although many of the haiku stand on their own, the hundreds of haiku also flow together to tell one story of being a vampire, living during the entire history of America, and forever longing to find and be with the woman who turned...more
Got this hot off the press and read it in one sitting, laughing and "ewww"ing the whole time. That's a good thing. This small, delightfully gross book by the (surprise!) Zombie Haiku author Ryan Mecum provides even more 5-7-5 gems of pop culture and gore.
I was having a bad day and this little book turned my pointy frown upside down.
I was having a bad day and this little book turned my pointy frown upside down.
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The tale of William, a vampire turned whilst on the Mayflower, and his 3 centuries of existence. All told through haiku, the Japanese form of poetry. Intriguing format but overall I didn't really rate it. It was okay but I wasn't that impressed.
This was a fun read, took about a half hour. American history from the Mayflower to the present as recorded in haiku's by the narrating vampire. Well worth the little time it takes to read.
A novel in haiku. A vampire on the Mayflower. So funny and well done. The format is perfect for a old diary spotted with blood. ;)
An ebook of this would not be the same.
An ebook of this would not be the same.
I can't write haikus to save my rear end, but this whole novel is written in haiku and it is WONDERFUL! The author paints a beautiful and yet tragic picture with few words.
I liked this one better than Zombies. It made me chuckle and didn't leave me sad, but it's still monster poetry with all the darkness that implies.
I enjoy haiku
And cheesy vampire tales.
What is not to like?
But I do wonder
Why I'm the only one to
Hate Buffy and Joss.
And cheesy vampire tales.
What is not to like?
But I do wonder
Why I'm the only one to
Hate Buffy and Joss.
Amazing...
Fav. quote:
"Those were not vampires.
If sunlight makes you sparkle,
You’re a unicorn."
Fav. quote:
"Those were not vampires.
If sunlight makes you sparkle,
You’re a unicorn."
This poetry book/story was fun and sweet - add in some history and a love story...not bad.
Interesting, funny, and had to look a few things up because my American history is rusty.
I love this book a combo of two of my favorite things haikues and vampires.
Funny, light, not what I expected but enjoyable for something different.
Its very short, the poems are sometimes comedic. I like the way it is writen.
The haiku has a strange lure for me. This was a great and quick read.
Not as good as Zombie haiku...although still quite thrilling.
Sep 28, 2009
Amanda
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of vampires and poetry
Shelves:
male-pov
Even funnier than anticipated! This is a very creative book.
May 29, 2012
Mindy
added it
Totally fun!!! Snippets of U.S. history with a BITE!!!!
I love it as much as I love Zombie Haiku!
The Buffy/Joss Whedon references were great fun.
Had its moments but wasn't really funny enough to be considered humor
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“If this were real life,
Ed would have looked at her neck-
bite, dead, burp, credits.”
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Ed would have looked at her neck-
bite, dead, burp, credits.”
“Those were not vampires.
If sunlight makes you sparkle,
you're a unicorn.”
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11 people liked it
More quotes…
If sunlight makes you sparkle,
you're a unicorn.”
never been told that before
A B negative
Jul 21, 2009 10:04pm