Wednesday 30 September 2009

So far so good..

After reading up to chapter 3 i have not got much more to ask about. What i found fascinating was the introduction of Dracula's character.

I seem to be forever growing in interest as to the similarities between Dracula and other gothic novels i have read. Dracula's physical characteristics are alot like that of all the vampires in Twilight. The cold skin, paleness, sharp teeth, dark eyes etc are all characteristics that Stephenie Meyer used within her novels.

The story seems to get increasingly exciting, increasingly aprehensive and alluring. The reader want to read on. The absence and short appearences of Dracula create or add to the already mystery surronding his character. The fact he leaves notes is very captivating, like clues left at a murder scene.

I love the fact different types of writing are used. JH's journal, letters from the count etc. Its very well written, and all of the different types of writing fit together brilliantly. 'These papers have been put together'. the use of journal and letters make the book seem more real and true to a possible real event.

Although dracula is not a book i'd choose to read, it is a book im now finding hard to put down..

1 comment:

  1. Really good to see you making connections to the other 'vampire novels' that are currently coming onto the market. Keep tracking these ideas! Incidentally, look at Dracula's voice - is that similar to the voice of vampires in modern literature?

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