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Big Buddy Read - Dracul (Stoker's Dracula #1) by Dacre Stoker starting June 1st, 2022
We’ll I just finished this and it’s a 5 star for me. Great pick, guys!I’m a big fan of Dracula and I feel like this one has the same vibe and feels like a very plausible genesis for that book. I thought this one had perfect pacing and didn’t overdo it with the creeps. Just enough to keep me wanting more. I love a good vampire story where zero vampires sparkle.
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I’m a big fan of Dracula and I feel like this one has the same vibe and feels like a very plausible genesis for that book. I ..."
Sweet! 5 stars! Happy to see you liked it Felina!
Felina wrote: "We’ll I just finished this and it’s a 5 star for me. Great pick, guys!I’m a big fan of Dracula and I feel like this one has the same vibe and feels like a very plausible genesis for that book. I ..."
Awesome Felina! I’m also really loving this one too and got to about 20% in.
I love the vibes of this book and the writing is fantastic!
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I’m a big fan of Dracula and I feel like this one has the same vibe and feels like a very plausible genesis for that book. I ..."
Awesome Felina! I am really enjoying this book too - the bad dreams though are another thing! LOL
I'm 55% in. I'm loving this so far. It's a relief, because I haven't read an amazing book in a little bit. Bram as a literary character is fascinating. Do we know if any of the journal entries actually were Bram Stoker's? Obviously, some of them can't be, but it'd be cool to know if any of the childhood ones about his sickness were true.(view spoiler)
The way this is written is even capturing my attention even more than Dracula did. I think my main problem with Dracula was that it wasn't initially written for the long format, and instead in a series of publications, and so it repeats itself a lot. I'm not finding that problem here at all.
Great pick, I'm very grateful. This book wasn't even on my radar.
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Glad you're enjoying it Emilie! I am too! I haven't read the entire author's note but it does say..."Portions of Dracul came from his (Bram's) journals, and as we searched through them, Bram's words were resurrected." It sounds like the authors used his journals (which seem to be mostly notes, story ideas and family stories) and ran with it.
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Here is a link from Wikipedia about Bram Stoker's life - it is lengthy but if you scroll down to where it says "Early Life" it does talk about his childhood illness and him being bedridden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_St...
Thanks Marie and Sally! I'm listening to the audiobook, so all that helps a lot.
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I'm on page 233. This is such an easy and fun read! I love Matilda, it's pretty rare to read about a woman from this time period that's strong and ballsy. Loving that!
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You are welcome, Emilie. :)
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Unfortunately I haven't been able to start, yet. Hopefully soon.
Just an FYI: Dacre Stoker is the great grand nephew of Bram. He's been sharing his recent travels..."
Cool Karla! I have to agree with Sally - that is nice of Dacre. :)
I couldn’t resist jumping in on this buddy read also! I’ve downloaded the audiobook and hope to get started today.
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Whoo-hoo! Awesome to have you with us Terry! :)
Thanks, Marie! There are so many good buddy reads going on right now, I just want to join them all. 😂
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I'll start this one as soon as I finish The Red Knight for another buddy read.
Sally wrote: "Hi Terry! Buddy reads are addictive, I want to join them all! Glad you're reading this with us, it's a great one!"They are! I have two more to start tomorrow.. 🤷🏻♂️
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Happy you're joining us Kevin!
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They are! I have two more to start tomorrow.. 🤷🏻♂️"
Speaking of which don't forget the 17th for that BR we are doing. LOL We just want you everywhere with us! :)
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Cool Kevin! The more the merrier!
Marie wrote: "Terry wrote: "Sally wrote: "Hi Terry! Buddy reads are addictive, I want to join them all! Glad you're reading this with us, it's a great one!"They are! I have two more to start tomorrow.. 🤷🏻♂️"
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I’ve definitely not forgotten! Will be ready to go 😁
Kevin wrote: "I'll start this one as soon as I finish The Red Knight for another buddy read."I really enjoyed The Red Knight. Hope you enjoy it, Kevin.
I think I’m up to about ch20. I really like this so far. It has a very real feel to it. It does seem pretty straightforward at this point, so I’m curious how this is going to turn.
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You have not forgotten because I won't let you forget!! LOL 😂 🤣😂 🤣😂 🤣
Marie wrote: "Terry wrote: "I’ve definitely not forgotten! Will be ready to go 😁 .."You have not forgotten because I won't let you forget!! LOL 😂 🤣😂 🤣😂 🤣"
Good! I’ll take the help.
Terry wrote: "I couldn’t resist jumping in on this buddy read also! I’ve downloaded the audiobook and hope to get started today."Yay Terry! Glad to see you joining this one too. I was in the same boat. I saw what book this group read was and couldn’t resist! 🤣😂
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I really did dream about vampires during the night! It is odd how some books just absorb into your psyche. Normally I can read horror stuff and I don't even get a ping of a dream but this book - wowzy!
Ginger wrote: "Terry wrote: "I couldn’t resist jumping in on this buddy read also! I’ve downloaded the audiobook and hope to get started today."Yay Terry! Glad to see you joining this one too. I was in the same..."
Yes, I knew we were in the same boat, and I was not surprised at all to see you couldn't resist either, haha. I've wanted to read this one for a while, so knew I couldn't pass up a good excuse to squeeze it in.
Terry wrote: "Marie wrote: "Terry wrote: "Sally wrote: "Hi Terry! Buddy reads are addictive, I want to join them all! Glad you're reading this with us, it's a great one!"They are! I have two more to start tomo..."
I'm about 250 pages in. The more I read it, the more I seem to like it. The writing style took a bit to get used to. I was able to wrap my head around what some of my friends call "the british style of writing". But yes, I'm going to finish the series for sure.
You’ll have to tell me how you like it. It’s written by a different author and it doesn’t have great reviews.
It is a different writing style than I am used too. It is done so well I couldn't imagine the book written in any other manner.
I only just started, but I love how as a reader, knowing the book, everyone has a pretty clear idea of what must be going on with Nanna Ellen, but everyone in the book is so oblivious to it.
Loved it. It has been awhile since a read a proper horror novel. The level of detail that brought you into the moment with the character was great. It seems there is a trend of authors editing out those details to keep books under 350 pages. Not a much of spoiler just something a good FYI
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Kevin wrote: "Terry wrote: "Marie wrote: "Terry wrote: "Sally wrote: "Hi Terry! Buddy reads are addictive, I want to join them all! Glad you're reading this with us, it's a great one!"They are! I have two more..."
Yeah, the Red Knight gets better once you get passed that first 200 pages or so, I thought. I haven't read any more in the series yet, but I will for certain at some point. I've heard each book gets a little better as you go also.
I've made it to ch31, about 25%. I'm loving the gothic setting to this. I'm feeling the same thing you are, Trustno1. It's different to seemingly know what is happening while the characters do not.
I'm almost 50% done with the book. I'm on 248 out of 528 in the book before clicking on the spoiler.(view spoiler)
I'm loving this book! I am a huge gothic lover so this is clicking all the boxes for me.
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I'm so glad everyone is enjoying this! I felt the same way with all your spoilers. I hope you all continue to love it!😊
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I just finished this up and then went back and read all of the comments & spoilers in this thread. I agree with everyone, this was a fantastic read and I think I liked it better than Dracula!
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Awesome Denis! This is definitely a creeped out story and I am happy that we picked it to read! It is has been keeping my insomnia fueled! lol
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Thoughts so far:
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I'm at about 40% and just love everything about it. There's so much going on yet still so effectively letting the creep factor rise step by step. I was a bit worried it would be a bit boring as to be stacked just with common vampire tropes, but it's inventive...like I definately wouldn't have expected the dragonflies. And I absolutely agree on the Scooby Doo vibe with the Stoker kids sharing experiences and trying to solve the mystery.
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The creep factor gets worse as time goes on! lol I have been feeling creeped out through the whole book! :)
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I am 88% complete.
Thoughts so far.
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Going to read some more later today. :)
I just finished this and two thumbs way up!! This was a perfect read. I absolutely loved every moment of it. Nothing was repetitive and the creepiness was just subtle enough until the climax occurs. This novel is just how I like my gothic horror. I'm definitely adding this to my must own list!
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That is awesome, Emilie! Happy that you enjoyed it! :)
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It's so weird because I usually don't have dreams about the subject of the book that I'm reading. This one is bringing in all the creepy vampire vibes while I slumber. hahaha".."
That is what you call "power of suggestion" and then it absorbed into your brain so you could help me escape the vampires! LOL