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A classic for a reason. Even though the letter-writing style slowed down the pace of the story significantly at the end, I still enjoyed this piece of suspenseful Gothic literature. Surprisingly sexy for Victorian times!
I found it interesting to read the book that started it all with vampires. The beginning of the book was strong and spooky but then it hit a major lull in the middle for me. I also found the showdown at the end of the book to be too brief considering everything that led up to it.
I read this as part of a classics book club and was surprised how much I enjoyed reading it. Bram Stoker is an excellent writer - very descriptive, has a good command of language. I enjoyed the book so much more than the movie in the sense that your imagination while reading could inspire goosebumps to rise on your arms.
Jun 11, 2008
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NO shiny vampires in this book! True classic to be admired.
Jul 22, 2008
Jen
marked it as to-read
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