Anno Dracula |
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Author:
Kim Newman
By Pocket Books
Average Customer Rating: 
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780671715915
ISBN: 0671715917
Label: Pocket Books
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 1993-10-28
Publisher: Pocket Books
Studio: Pocket Books |
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Victorian vamps at their finest, 2008-03-23
1888 London, and Dracula is hanging out with Queen Victoria, while in Whitechapel, prostitutes are dying strange bloody deaths...
It's obvious that the author had a lot of fun writing this, and I had just as much reading it. Historical fact mixed with Newman's particular sense of whimsy and walk on parts from fictional characters from the Victorian era, it's a tremendous mixture.
The ending comes a bit too quickly, and old Drac becomes a bit of a comic parody of a vampire lord, but all in all I loved it.
Well worth seeking out, 2007-01-18
I really enjoyed the read - the story fixes your interest and immerses you into the period. Victorian SF & gothic-horror fans will probably appreciate the clever spin put on this element of the mighty British Empire's history. This is my favourite title out of the trilogy, but that might be my own personal bias involved there, as it's a period of London history that's always fascinated me.
A full five marks on a tale well written that's a refreshing departure from other Vampire Lore.
Why is this book out of print?, 2004-07-14
I bought Kim Newman's book 'Dracula Cha Cha Cha' a couple of years ago, and enjoyed it so much I resolved to buy the other books in the series. However, they appear to be out of print, and 'Anno Dracula' was only available through Amazon's (excellent) second hand book sales facility.
I was delighted when the book arrived, and the book itself lived up to my anticipation. There are so many literary and historical allusions to the era (1880s / 1890s )and part of the fun is seeing how many you know or can understand. They add to rather than detract from the excellent story telling.
This book should really be reissued.
 Anno Dracula, 2006-03-06
This takes up the notion that Van Helsing and the gang failed in their attempts to stop Dracula from taking over the British Empire. A gripping read which moves quickly and builds to a fine climax. This also takes in many other literary figures, Jeckyll and Hyde, Allan Quatermain etc. which initially I found irritating but it all contributes to the sense of a time and place changed irrevocably. This also has a sense of humour without being flippant or undercutting the impact of the nasty events that take place. Well worth reading, particularly if you've read Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Arguably Best Book Ever?, 2008-12-02
This really is one of the best books ever written. Books need to be woven well, and Kim weaves like a master loomsman, even if he does have a girls name. And the ending, and the whole point of the story in the end, is fabulous. I wish I'd written it.
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