enbyglitch's review against another edition
5.0
What a damned book. Not quite as stuffed with references as the first, but creatively advances the world beyond the first book.
The problems I had with Anno Dracula remain - only one female character and some real racism from Edgar Allan Poe of all people - but the pace was high enough that they at least didn't disrupt my time with the book as much.
There are some powerful images and action scenes here, and I look forward to seeing where the series goes.
The problems I had with Anno Dracula remain - only one female character and some real racism from Edgar Allan Poe of all people - but the pace was high enough that they at least didn't disrupt my time with the book as much.
There are some powerful images and action scenes here, and I look forward to seeing where the series goes.
claire1044's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mollyridley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I devoured Anno Dracula and absolutely adored it, I had high hopes for this and it didn't disappoint.
Some beloved repeat characters and tense action scenes as well as nods to various vampires from across the years. As someone who reads a lot of vampire fiction and mythology it's great to see all the little Easter eggs.
The setting is not my favourite, I've never been drawn in by wartime books, but it just worked in this context and seemed neither to glamourize nor belittle the war. My personal tastes aside once it got me I was hooked, and worth trying even if you're not drawn by the setting.
I also enjoyed the novella included in this edition. Once again the references to various fictional vampires brought me a lot of joy, and I found it over the top and ridiculous in the best possible way.
Excited to get to the next book, hopefully soon!
Some beloved repeat characters and tense action scenes as well as nods to various vampires from across the years. As someone who reads a lot of vampire fiction and mythology it's great to see all the little Easter eggs.
The setting is not my favourite, I've never been drawn in by wartime books, but it just worked in this context and seemed neither to glamourize nor belittle the war. My personal tastes aside once it got me I was hooked, and worth trying even if you're not drawn by the setting.
I also enjoyed the novella included in this edition. Once again the references to various fictional vampires brought me a lot of joy, and I found it over the top and ridiculous in the best possible way.
Excited to get to the next book, hopefully soon!
jphillips2491's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Dracula continues his quest for world domination in The Great War with his newest weapons led by Richtofen at his flying circus.
8797999's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read focusing on World War I and the allies versus a Dracula led Germany. Some characters from the first book make an appearance, most notably Charles and Kate.
A fun plot and I quite enjoyed it, though I preferred the first book ever so slightly. I'm looking forward to the next one. The cover looks like a James Bond film poster.
A fun plot and I quite enjoyed it, though I preferred the first book ever so slightly. I'm looking forward to the next one. The cover looks like a James Bond film poster.
jobridge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
heatherp23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shadocvao's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
spicy_koala's review against another edition
3.0
I found this one to be much more engaging than first book!
The descriptions of flying and fighting are so vivid. How the characters toe the line of good and evil, and what war can do, even if you're a vampire.
The descriptions of flying and fighting are so vivid. How the characters toe the line of good and evil, and what war can do, even if you're a vampire.
dilupus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75