I won't be as mad as Cannoli, or pedantic as Tom but it is an Irish novel
Stephen Send a noteboard - 23/01/2011 11:11:05 PM
I distinctly remember reading this book in sunny Tenerife, not exactly the most appropriate location to read a vampire novel, and perhaps due to that I cannot remember having been scared at any point. 
I'm intrigued by the comments about Van Helsing's English, though - I read it in Dutch translation at the time, so obviously that wouldn't have showed.
I'm intrigued by the comments about Van Helsing's English, though - I read it in Dutch translation at the time, so obviously that wouldn't have showed. You're right; it's a strange place to read a horror book. But you mightn't have found it scary simply because you're not a wimp like I am. 
But you mightn't have found it scary simply because you're not a wimp like I am. Re reading it in Dutch: I wonder how well that would have worked. It is so British a novel (yes, Stoker might have been Irish, but the Irish were British at that time) that translations must lose a lot.
He's from Clontarf, and was a Home Ruler. This means he is Irish. i will agree that he was a part of the Anglo-Irish community but he was most definitely Irish
"I mean, if everyone had a soul, there would be no contrast by which we could appreciate it. For giving us this perspective, we thank you." - Nate
Dracula by Bram Stoker: the definitive vampire novel.
- 23/01/2011 01:09:49 PM
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And a wee apology:
- 23/01/2011 01:11:12 PM
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Re: And a wee apology:
- 23/01/2011 01:14:03 PM
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Re: No no, I liked it, I thought it was thinky and evocative of thinkyness! *NM*
- 24/01/2011 08:39:29 PM
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Okay. I'll have to pick this up.
- 23/01/2011 01:14:01 PM
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I had one bad night the first time I read it.
- 23/01/2011 01:15:22 PM
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- 23/01/2011 01:15:22 PM
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I've been wanting to read Dracula for a while.
- 23/01/2011 01:18:49 PM
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It has been a while since I read it (should probably do something about that), but I think I agree.
- 23/01/2011 01:23:10 PM
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I have a copy here if you want to borrow. (I read it on my Kindle this time.)
- 23/01/2011 01:32:59 PM
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Since Camilla mentioned the topic of where one reads books...
- 23/01/2011 01:58:41 PM
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Heh.
- 23/01/2011 02:01:32 PM
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THEY WERE NEVER BRITISH!!! THEY STILL AREN'T; 36+6+1!!!!!!
- 23/01/2011 05:06:42 PM
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You know, I have to agree with Cannoli, though without the all caps and the queen-fucking.
- 23/01/2011 10:48:36 PM
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I won't be as mad as Cannoli, or pedantic as Tom but it is an Irish novel
- 23/01/2011 11:11:05 PM
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here there are no misunderstood pacifist bloodsuckers, supernatural heroes or sparkles.
- 24/01/2011 08:42:54 AM
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A fun little travel piece about Whitby, where an important part of Dracula is set.
- 25/01/2011 12:44:46 PM
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