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vorpaldormouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Torture
bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
lvl52_grant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
hylian_narwhal's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Gore
mallorn's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder
stormywolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, Anno Dracula had a lot of good things going for it, but definitely isn't for the faint of heart. It's not as character driven as I typically prefer, and could have done with some major pruning of excess characters and needless name-drops, but I'm sure literary buffs (especially of the Victorian era) or those well-versed in vampires would enjoy more of the references. And really, the story's main draw was its interesting exploration of vampires, their "attributes [as] addictions and handicaps rather than powers and potentials" (p. 403). So if you're looking for a vampire-infused romance or mystery you're better off elsewhere, but if you're craving a who's who cavalcade of vampires with a bit of political and moral intrigue on the side, then you might give this one a bite.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Vomit