Bram Stroker's Dracula is a must read for any one that calls themselves a horror lover. I have been a big fan of all types of Vampire books and movies for as long as I can remember. This book simply started it all any Vampire movie or book that you have ever seen has been influenced by this very book. Whether you are a vamp lover like myself or are simply looking for a good book with a great story then this is your book. Oh and one more thing many people think they know what this book is all about simply because they have seen a few movies or have just simply heard so much about it. believe me you know nothing about it tell you actually pick up the book and start reading.

I was intending to buy a novel for my nephew, one which I had read unabridged and enjoyed immensely. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the "editor" was in fact an "abridger" and that lots of the original text was gone. This abridgement was not listed under book details; I wish I had scrolled down to the reveiws. Now I have to go through the hassle of return, shipping charges, etc.

This was a definate page turner. The vivid descriptions of the living dead were realistic and even made you wonder if it could exist. My 24 year old son gave me this book to read. I wonder if I did something to scare him in his youth? Payback! and a great read!

Have you ever witnessed the horror of a tale such as Dracula? So many know the name, but few have actually read it. This book begins with a warning from Jan Needle. "The stuff of nightmares", he calls Dracula. This is a horror story you won't forget.

The central character of the book is not the Count Dracula, despite the title. It's starts with a young man by the name of Jonathan Harker. He is visiting the Count for business, his employer having given him the job of completing the sale of some property to Dracula. On his trip to Transylvania, he encounters strangers blessing him and warning him not to go where he is headed. An old lady gives him a crucifix and begs him to wear it. All Jonathan wants to do is fix the sale and get back to his fiancýe, Mina Murray as soon as possible so he does not take time to ponder the meaning of these events. Jonathan soon realizes that the Count is not normal and that he is trapped inside his castle. He knows he needs to escape. Viewpoints shift as the story continues. They change around from Jonathan, to Mina, to Dr. Van Helsing (a specialist in vampires), to Lucy Westenra (Mina's unfortunate friend), to Dr. Jack Seward (a suitor of Lucy). They, with Quincey Morris (another suitor of Lucy) and Arthur Holmwood (Lucy's eventual fiancýe) are in a fight to save lives and souls. Dracula must be defeated no matter what the consequences and complications are.

I truly enjoyed this book despite the fact that I didn't really think I would. I always thought that scary stories were no more than ways to spook or thrill people, but the story of Dracula is more than that. There are character relationships and emotion. This story brings you on a roller coaster of fright, love, sadness, and desperation. This haunting piece has become one of my favorites. I do have one word of warning though: avoid reading before bed.

Let me get one thing out front, this is not a word for word edition of Bram Stokers Dracula. It is instead translated into modern English by it's editor, who is also a childrens author. If you specifically want the classic, look elsewhere, otherwise read on because this is an exclellent book.

Bram Stoker's original is written in middle english, a very different dialect that is dificult for many to grasp. Also the book was written in a style that may be off putting. the editor here has slightly shortened the book but mostly reformated it to fit into proper modern gramar requirements. Before buying his original book read a few pages online for free (it's copyright has expired so it should be easy to find) and decide if you enjoy it or not.

Also this book, the hardcover that is, is a beautiful book. It's illustrations fit the psuedo-documentray feel and the blood stained pages and red ink chapter headings give a great feel. Any Dracula fan would be happy with the book on those merits alone.