Dracula

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Summary: Meet The Real Mr. Scary
Review: Nothing can compare to the awesome power of this novel of blood lust and an evil from centuries past. It is through this uniquely written book that I was acquainted with the true character of Dracula. None of the movies did the novel any justice until the modern version which followed the book quite well. I loved the idea of writing nearly the entire piece as a journal. This is a true classic tale of horror. I read Dracula sometime during highschool when classes were cancelled for a week and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I can only imagine what kind of havic this novel caused back when it was first written and read by the public.

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Summary: ONE COMMENT
Review: TO THE LADY STEPANIE MOULTON FROM BRADFORD, CT. WHO WROTE HER REVIEW OF THIS BOOK AND SAID THIS IS A RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC STORY DRACULA. I MUST SAY WHAT ARE YOU STUPID. DRACULA BY BRAM STOKER IS AN ORIGINAL STORY. YEAH HOW ABOUT THAT HUH. IT IS A VERY LUCKY THING FOR YOU THAT YOU DID NOT LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR IT WOULD BE OPEN SEASON ON YOU.

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Summary: "Dracula" is an Original and Timeless Novel of Horror
Review: After reading one female reader's review, I fear it may be necessary to point out that "Dracula" is not a "retelling" of "the story of Count Dracula." Rather, this novel was an original creation. The plot, with which we are now so familiar, began (but did not end) here. Mr. Stoker exploded for what turned out to be the only time in his career with original genius; the characters, plot and the main antagonist were all children of his imagination (with the exception of the fact that the name 'Dracula' comes from the Romanian 'Drakul' who was a sadistic warrior prince in ancient times, but not an alleged vampire). Also, it is important to note that Bram Stoker was concerned with writing a horror novel about the supernatural, NOT about what some future generation of feminists were going to think of Mina Harker as "an example" of women's liberation. It really is disheartening reading reviews of great books which attempt to recast the characters in terms of revisionist politically correct dogma. Mina Harker is a Victorian woman from England and a wonderful, empathetic character whose presence is vital to the exposition and the other characters. To impugn her as a character because she doesn't fit the current ideas of radical feminism is to demean derivatively all the women of her era. For all we know, these women led more sensitive and fulfilling lives that women of her age today, and literature should be criticized on grounds which are non-transitory (i.e., political trends and fads).

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Summary: Not just a classic; still one of the scariest
Review: I've read only 2 or 3 books in my adult life that left me actually frightened to go to sleep afterward, and Dracula is one of them. It is masterfully done. If you've never read it (but perhaps seen one of countless movies -- all inferior), the plot you may *think* you know has in fact many unique twists and turns. And the whole thing builds so slowly, so eerily, that by the end you're practically ready to scream out loud. This *is* a 19th Century book, however, and you have to give it time. On page 20 or so you may be wondering where it's all going -- hang in there. By page 50 you'll be hooked. And no one should start on the last 100 pages with anything else important on their schedule; a more nerve-wracking, sleep-depriving ride I have rarely experienced.

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Summary: Challenging, suspensful, a great book!
Review: Bram Stoker's "Dracula" is the longest yet most exciting book I've ever read. I finished this book in fifth grade but still enjoy remembering what happened now. If you don't mind reading longer books, this is definitely a book for you. I really liked the way Stoker pieced everthing together. It got confusing at some parts, but for me that actually made the story even better because I would not know what was going to happen until it happened. There are some mystery or horror stories where you can figure out what is going to happen 10 chapters before it actually does. I would not put Stoker's Dracula in this category. I loved the way I could read a few chapters, then put the book down and think about everything I had just read without getting bored with the book. If my mom asked me to do something, I could put down Dracula and go around doing chores and thinking about what was happening in the story. I have not found many books where I can do this, so Dracula is really something special that I believe any reader will enjoy.

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Summary: The coolest story I've ever read
Review: I've never read a horrer story before so I was a little scared to start this one, but after I got but 5 pages into it I was hooked on the imagination of Bram Stoker. I especally liked how Harker finds out what Dracula's powers are and the other ways that the story is dislpayed

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Summary: All Vampire novels pale in comparison to this one
Review: From the past to the present, there has never been (and never shall be again) a novel of such description and definition of the Vampire as described by Bram Stoker. His depiction of the 'Man Himself' paints a picture of total evil, and he is likewise able to describe and form completely different and original characters, in Jonathan Harker, Jack Seward, Lord Godalming, Quincey Morris, Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, and the powerful Van Helsing. Through these characters' eyes the story it told, vividly and with a sense of hurriedness that will draw you in and keep you through the novel, and through the method of 'journals' these characters come to life in a way that would not be possible otherwise. Truly, the movie did not hold a candle to the novel, and was not even accurate in many points (very different in many cases), so if you want to read the accurate and original tale, the powerful and spinechilling-read Dracula.

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Summary: Incredible book for anyone who can handle it!
Review: As a seventh grader, I read this wonderful book for a report, and loved it. I had not been biased by seeing the movie(s), so I could completely enjoy the book. Some have said to me that children should not read this type of book-horror, that is- but I did and I understood it quite well, and beleive that many children can read horror stories, real ones, if they are mature enough to handle it. And if I, at age 11, could easily read a book written in this Victorian style, it should certainly not be too hard for the one negative critic of the book. I am also exremely pleased, though not suprised, that Dracula has retained it's popularity throughout 100 years. Truely a classic, Bram Stoker's Dracula will endure.

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER!!!
Review: I love this book, I believe that anyone who reads it will be unable to stop reading, it is a fascinating story and it is hard to believe that it is still this good after more than 100 years!!!

I recomend this book to anyone who wants a good book to read or a vampire lover, or just if you have some free time on your hands and you want to read a compelling book!!!

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Summary: A classic, the greatest novel of all time
Review: I am only 17 but I can still respect and value the quality of writing Bram Stoker has presented us with. He created a new genre which is now one of the most popular. Dracula is compelling, frightening and touching and I recommend it to anyone who can respect the value of literature.