pirate_samsam's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Gore, Death, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol
delimeatz's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
just a more readable dracula! pretty fun overall :3
lumie's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ambermarshall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I think this manga version gave me an even better understanding of the book than the previous comic version I read, and was much more engaging than the original novel.
jena_33's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readingnymph's review against another edition
5.0
I love anything that makes classics more accessible for people!
eggchelleee's review against another edition
3.0
the story is still dry but the illustrations were nice
jpalomav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've read this before as the book. This manga was from a copy from the library and was in PDF format so I couldn't read it very well. The story was good, it had the main points and added narration to it. The only downside I had was the format I read it in.
kelseyketch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Though I find vampires interesting, I never felt inclined to read the classic novel Dracula. It just didn't seem to my taste. But when I heard Manga Classics' had a version of the classic, I felt it was worth a try.
I'm not sure how I would have fared with the classic novel, considering it's all journal entries from different characters. But for the manga, I found this style captivating. The only thing I had difficulties with was the constant changing of font. The author notes explained why they did this, but when it changed too often, it gave me a headache.
Still, an enticing read! And I loved the artist's portrayal of Dracula, himself. The whole book was wonderfully done! If you are curious to read Dracula, I highly recommend picking up the Manga Classics' version.
I'm not sure how I would have fared with the classic novel, considering it's all journal entries from different characters. But for the manga, I found this style captivating. The only thing I had difficulties with was the constant changing of font. The author notes explained why they did this, but when it changed too often, it gave me a headache.
Still, an enticing read! And I loved the artist's portrayal of Dracula, himself. The whole book was wonderfully done! If you are curious to read Dracula, I highly recommend picking up the Manga Classics' version.