By my personal star rating system a five star book represents a book I will read again. Stoker's Dracula is ☆☆☆☆☆ by that measurement.
This is the third time I have read Dracula.
I still find Stoker's use of a journal style presentation annoying. I
think the final showdown in the shadows of Castle Dracula is way too
brief. And is anyone really as good a human being as Mina Harker? (At
least she notes that they are lucky to have a wealthy friend or none of
this battle could battle been accomplished.)
But the
horror is still there. The glittering specs of light gathering into
ravenous beauties. The fog moving across the yard to envelope the
bedroom. Renfield fighting to save Mina's soul. The army of rats at the
Master's command. The dead captain at the ship's wheel bring Dracula to
England. The burning red eyes. What's not to like and enjoy?
George W. Parker
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