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A review by aliveinbooks
The Book of Renfield: A Gospel of Dracula by Tim Lucas
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Book of Renfield is an interesting parallel novel to the Dracula story. Dr. Jack Seward, a Doctor overseeing the care of R.M. Renfield, recounts and records the former servant of Dracula. We delve deep into Renfield's sad history and better understand the madness that seeped into Renfield while in Dracula's thrall.
This was written in the same style as the early 1800s Bram Stoker’s Dracula classic gothic literature so it may not be suited for those who prefer more modern-day story writing.
I'm a big fan of Bram Stoker’s Dracula so reading this was an extra treat, adding more flavor and context to the characters from the classic novel. I was able better to understand Renfield and his near-blind devotion to Dracula. I would definitely recommend this to classic horror fans who enjoy gothic literature.
This was written in the same style as the early 1800s Bram Stoker’s Dracula classic gothic literature so it may not be suited for those who prefer more modern-day story writing.
I'm a big fan of Bram Stoker’s Dracula so reading this was an extra treat, adding more flavor and context to the characters from the classic novel. I was able better to understand Renfield and his near-blind devotion to Dracula. I would definitely recommend this to classic horror fans who enjoy gothic literature.