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fuchsiakiwi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
dilchh's review against another edition
5.0
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I’m like always in trance when I read the book, it was just so spell-binding, especially the first few chapters. The combination of the elusive Jack the Ripper, Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Henry Sturges was an interesting one, dark and intense that I was kind of hoping the whole entire book would be as gripping as this one. Whilst it didn’t turned out to be that way, that’s not to say that the book became less interesting at the turning of pages, if anything it has maintained the element of interesting long enough until I was finished with the book, became enthralled by it, and then came the questions.
Question #1 After so much built up towards Jack the Ripper, and that’s my ending? After the thorough back story on who Jack the Ripper was, that was my ending? No! I demand a rewrite!
Question #2 How and why A. Grander III became who A. Grander III was? Who trained A. Grande III? It’s important, because that is a missing link to the character that is A. Grander III. Okay, on hindsight, maybe that was left as a mystery seeing that the book stems from the recollection of Henry Sturges himself, and obviously he wouldn’t have any insight on the complete back story of A. Grander III, but I want my answers!
That aside, this was definitely an interesting book, seeing some of the world’s biggest history events took place with a vampire at background. Oh and speaking of a certain vampire, I would like to lodge a complaint regarding the title; The Last American Vampire? Who is this last American Vampire?
The word last means that it is coming after all others in time or order; or final, therefore I don’t think I’m in the wrong to consider and suspect that Henry Sturges was indeed the last American vampire, even though he was technically British by birth (human) and only later became American by birth (vampire). But, apparently there was other vampires in America?? Well that was the impression I got by the end of the book. So, yeah, I wasn’t happy with the title. Minor, but still annoy me a bit.
I’m like always in trance when I read the book, it was just so spell-binding, especially the first few chapters. The combination of the elusive Jack the Ripper, Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Henry Sturges was an interesting one, dark and intense that I was kind of hoping the whole entire book would be as gripping as this one. Whilst it didn’t turned out to be that way, that’s not to say that the book became less interesting at the turning of pages, if anything it has maintained the element of interesting long enough until I was finished with the book, became enthralled by it, and then came the questions.
Question #1 After so much built up towards Jack the Ripper, and that’s my ending? After the thorough back story on who Jack the Ripper was, that was my ending? No! I demand a rewrite!
Question #2 How and why A. Grander III became who A. Grander III was? Who trained A. Grande III? It’s important, because that is a missing link to the character that is A. Grander III. Okay, on hindsight, maybe that was left as a mystery seeing that the book stems from the recollection of Henry Sturges himself, and obviously he wouldn’t have any insight on the complete back story of A. Grander III, but I want my answers!
That aside, this was definitely an interesting book, seeing some of the world’s biggest history events took place with a vampire at background. Oh and speaking of a certain vampire, I would like to lodge a complaint regarding the title; The Last American Vampire? Who is this last American Vampire?
The word last means that it is coming after all others in time or order; or final, therefore I don’t think I’m in the wrong to consider and suspect that Henry Sturges was indeed the last American vampire, even though he was technically British by birth (human) and only later became American by birth (vampire). But, apparently there was other vampires in America?? Well that was the impression I got by the end of the book. So, yeah, I wasn’t happy with the title. Minor, but still annoy me a bit.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
This was even better than the first book in the series. Henry Sturges is fleshed out much more in this book. In making him the main character, Mr. Grahame-Smith open up over 400 years of history to flounce around in. And My does Henry flounce. Apparently vampires, and Henry Sturges in particular, had a finger in almost all major events in history.
I didn't think I would, but I'm actually looking forward to the next book I the series.
I forgot I read this and got it from the Library again, so I reread it. I enjoyed it the second read also.
I didn't think I would, but I'm actually looking forward to the next book I the series.
I forgot I read this and got it from the Library again, so I reread it. I enjoyed it the second read also.
msrxlady's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as captivating as it's predecessor, but still very entertaining as an audiobook. Still love the story telling/journal entry style of the stories and it's a fun mix of history and vampires. :) Can't ask for much more than that.
nancy33's review against another edition
2.0
The first book was great but this one dragged. It relied too heavily on name dropping historical figures and events, rather than developing the plot.
It was pretty much a list of significant events with thinly explained relevance. Historical connect the dots.
It was pretty much a list of significant events with thinly explained relevance. Historical connect the dots.
swamp_rat666's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
whispersofareader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rachelellyn's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this journey through time from Henry's eyes.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Such a great novel and fitting end to the series. Absolutely loved all the historical figures set into the piece, everyone from Tesla and Rasputin to Twain and Kennedy. Really enjoyed the complex story and insight to Henry's past. A must for all vampire and history fans!
furiousd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0