Ever wonder where the vampire craze came from? Find out by reading the quintessential fang-tabulous novel by Bram Stoker. Although Bram Stoker did not invent the vampire, his work has proven timeless, inspiring vampire literature throughout the ages. Written in a series of letters, diaries and newspaper clippings, the narrative follows the strange and terrifying journey of Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer who finds himself in the unlucky position of providing legal assistance to a powerful undead blood-sucker.
Like any epistolary novel, the style changes depending on the narrator, and while some characters write their journal entries in a quick and plot-based manner, others trudge along with dry scientific exactness. Although this adds to the book’s authenticity, it does drag the story out sometimes, so be prepared for a dense but ultimately fascinating read.
5 stars
526 pages
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