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spicygeek's review against another edition
2.0
The first two stories were really good but it just went downhill after
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I'm seeing the new Nosferatu on Christmas, so I wanted to read more Bram Stoker. Most of the stories just fell flat for me. My favorites were The Judge's House and A Dream of Red Hands.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Animal death, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
khhaleesifirerose's review against another edition
4.0
‘Dracula’s Guest’ by Bram Stoker is a short story that serves as a prequel to ‘Dracula’. It has been speculated that this short was actually the omitted true first chapter of said novel.
If you like Dracula, gothic and spooky themes, vampires and the such; then you’ll love this brief tale.
It follows a young Englishman, believed to be Jonathan Harker as he travels through Munich, before making his way to Transylvania. It is Walpurgis night, and the coachman transporting the young man refuses to take him down a road towards an ‘unholy’ village. Against the coachman’s protest, the man unboards the carriage and sets towards the village.
After walking for hours he finds himself in the middle of a storm, and seeks shelter within a structure in a dark cemetery. Within it he finds a tomb, with a large stake through it. Obviously he felt uneasy, but had no choice but to stay there or tough out a storm of hail, snow, and lightning.
Accidentally, he pushes open the tomb revealing a beautiful woman with blood red lips. She should have been bones and dust if the date of death carved to the tomb was anything to go by.
I’m not going to give more away, since the story is quite short, and it’s best if you read it yourself. But I will say that this short was fantastic! The suspense, the dark atmosphere, the panic, and the feeling of pure terror was impeccable. Definitely recommend this to everyone interested in this genre.
If you like Dracula, gothic and spooky themes, vampires and the such; then you’ll love this brief tale.
It follows a young Englishman, believed to be Jonathan Harker as he travels through Munich, before making his way to Transylvania. It is Walpurgis night, and the coachman transporting the young man refuses to take him down a road towards an ‘unholy’ village. Against the coachman’s protest, the man unboards the carriage and sets towards the village.
After walking for hours he finds himself in the middle of a storm, and seeks shelter within a structure in a dark cemetery. Within it he finds a tomb, with a large stake through it. Obviously he felt uneasy, but had no choice but to stay there or tough out a storm of hail, snow, and lightning.
Accidentally, he pushes open the tomb revealing a beautiful woman with blood red lips. She should have been bones and dust if the date of death carved to the tomb was anything to go by.
I’m not going to give more away, since the story is quite short, and it’s best if you read it yourself. But I will say that this short was fantastic! The suspense, the dark atmosphere, the panic, and the feeling of pure terror was impeccable. Definitely recommend this to everyone interested in this genre.
captaincaelyn's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not as gripping as [b:Dracula|17245|Dracula|Bram Stoker|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255650730s/17245.jpg|3165724] as it is a collection of unconnected, short, rather disturbing stories. Although, they do have good, sound morals behind them. Very odd, and very creative.
sarsh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
readr_joe's review against another edition
4.0
Highlights, from the original text. Manages to hit both #gothic and #horror.
virgil_lavender's review against another edition
4.0
I love when weird shit happens. Especially when it involves lightning.
trojanrabbit's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really cool selection of short stories written by Bram Stoker. They were found by his wife after his death and published together in 1915. I found them to be a quick read and enjoyed them.
fulgheri's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
Dear God, let's pretend he didn't write anything except Dracula...