vvbooklady's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
colingooding's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The novel Dracula is made up of a collection of letters and notes that are dated from May 3rd to November 7th. A couple years ago, the newsletter Dracula Daily has the brilliant idea to actually send an email for each day represented in the book, so that you could follow along in "real time". I decided to join in this year when Bloody FM put out a podcast production called Re: Dracula, which is fully voice acted and produced with sound effects and music.
Not every single day has entries, with a few long stretches of time with none at all, so I was able to mostly keep up with it day to day, maybe falling behind a week at most a couple times. It was a fascinating experience! It gives you a lot of time to reflect and anticipate, and a good friend of mine was following along at the same time, which made for some fun discussions. The podcast is great and really immerses you in the setting and characters.
I had never read this before, so it was interesting to see what aspects I know about through other vampire stories and what has been changed over the years about the Dracula mythos.
There are a ton of memorable and effectively creepy moments throughout, but also there are long bits that aren't particularly entertaining and feel drawn out. Not all of it held my attention, and I think perhaps if I read this traditionally I wouldn't rate it as highly as I have done for the daily format. I'm glad I spent the time to try this out.
cmcgarvey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
simonamiller's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
crystallovesbooksmore's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
edavis0423's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
endlessmeg's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I listened to Re: Dracula’s version of Dracula Daily and it was wonderful and such an interesting way to read this classic.
henrygravesprince's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, Misogyny, Antisemitism, Ableism, and Death
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Blood, Mental illness, and Medical content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Confinement
anna_m_k's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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
4.0
A classic novel, one I technically read as a mix of Dracula Daily emails and the Re:Dracula podcast/full cast audiobook, that deserves its designation as a classic. Fascinating as one of the early pieces of horror fiction and for its historical details, Dracula is gripping and enthralling.
Moderate: Blood, Racial slurs, Ableism, Death, and Racism
There are also mentions of phrenology and eugenic thinking.adelaide_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0