August Group Read: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

[Sharon]

Lisa wrote: "I keep reading it, but it's going so slow... I'm only on Chapter 5, it's not that I don't like it, but I can't really get into the book yet."

I am up to chapter 12 and it is still slow. The story is clever but it is so depressing. I don't look forward to reading it after I have put the book down. I am thinking of my next book. Anyway there is supposed to be a twist at the end so something to look forward to

[Maxoel]

Almost finishing...

[Susan]

I finished this one a week or so ago & really enjoyed it! I' m a real history fsn & I love how the author tied in the vampire thread. What I really found sad & touching at the same time was when Henry offered immortality as a vampire to Abe several times throughout the book. Immortality is a fascinating concept, because you are able to experience what will ultimately become your history. Also, over time, you can repeatedly reinvent yourself because those that are around you that aren' t immortal will be gone.

[Jared]

I'm gunna read this book I think although I missed the group read for it.

[Anik]

Finished it. Took some effort. Didn't like it much.

[Lisa]

I finished it and I will say the ending was great, however, it took me about 3 times as long to read this book as it normally does. It felt like it was dragging. I just wasn't excited to pick up the book again and start reading once I put it down.

[Sharon]

Lisa wrote: "I finished it and I will say the ending was great, however, it took me about 3 times as long to read this book as it normally does. It felt like it was dragging. I just wasn't excited to pick up ..."

That is exactly how I felt

[Shayne]

Because I enjoyed this I tried his other book. I made it maybe two dozen pages in and sent it back to the library from sheer boredom.

[Fauuzzie]

Because of the biographical writing style, I can see why some people would eventually get bored with the novel.

[Lisa]

Faize wrote: "Because of the biographical writing style, I can see why some people would eventually get bored with the novel."
The biography part was what I really enjoyed. I've thought about the book a lot since I finished it and have decided that the main reason I didn't like it as much as some people is because I'm left wondering what is really fact? Did Lincoln ever meet Poe? Did Lincoln have a first "true love" before Mary? Overall, I am glad this book was chosen to be read and discussed otherwise I probably would never have finished it. :)

[Hud-c]

Faize wrote: "Because of the biographical writing style, I can see why some people would eventually get bored with the novel."

That's my complaint on my first try, but eventually you'll get fascinated if the reader continues reading. Its a great book. Even if I'm not an American, it made me wonder how Abe's life was. Of course, its fiction, but some parts are based on his true life-story which makes it more interesting. I applaud the author for mixing the real and the unreal on this book.

[Fauuzzie]

Yeah! Most of it really is fact. And, Lisa, that "did he really meet Poe" question is one of my biggest intrigues about this book. Because I am a big Poe fan:)