The first, and the greatest, horror novel of all time. Bram Stoker has crafted a timeless masterpiece that will make your blood run cold. Set in the Victorian era, four noble young men, a mysterious monster hunter, and a brave and brilliant young woman join forces against the greatest evil the world has ever known - the king of the vampires, Count Dracula.

This book has some of the most enduring characters of literature, including the crazed Dracula disciple Renfield. His scenes in the insane asylum and his dialouge are some of the best in the book. Stoker was also ahead of his time with the character of Mina Harker. Unlike the fainting, male-dependent lass of the time, Mina is iron-willed, resourceful, and highly intelligent. In many parts, she outshines the men in mental capacity, and matches them in physical capacity. For example, during the long journey back to Transylvania, she took turns along with the men driving the horses through the mountains. On that same trip, she is able to hike through the snowy mountains carrying provisions.

Some parts of the book are dry and boring, that is to be expected; the book was written in 1897. But the slow parts set the time and tone for the tale. I don't recommend reading it at night. The creepiness seems to set in the dark, quiet air all around you, and you cannot escape.

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Thank you for the book, Lotusneko! The cover art is indeed amazing, very chilling and creepy, too! I'm excited to start reading. :)