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A review by perpetually_reading
Dracul by J.D. Barker, Dacre Stoker
4.0
Stoker's prequel to Dracula is just almost (if not just) as exciting as the original story. There's a sense of thrill and action in every part of the plot, and it's definitely a great page turner.
The journal format also gives a personal touch that makes the reader feel closer to Bram Stoker. The author of the original Dracula has become a bit of a mythical figure, and this story deepens his mysterious past. I also appreciated Dacre's explanations at the end of this novel about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the original manuscript of Dracula. This prequel (although fictional), made me want to go back and reread Dracula just to see if there were any parallels that Dacre decided to include between the two.
I definitely recommend this novel for anyone looking for a classic thriller full of creepy vampires that are actually evil and aren't looking for love.
The journal format also gives a personal touch that makes the reader feel closer to Bram Stoker. The author of the original Dracula has become a bit of a mythical figure, and this story deepens his mysterious past. I also appreciated Dacre's explanations at the end of this novel about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the original manuscript of Dracula. This prequel (although fictional), made me want to go back and reread Dracula just to see if there were any parallels that Dacre decided to include between the two.
I definitely recommend this novel for anyone looking for a classic thriller full of creepy vampires that are actually evil and aren't looking for love.