If there is one book to read before you die, it's Dracula. I was so gripped and mesmerised by the story about a vampire from Transylvania who moves to London.
The timeless quality and effortlessness made it so easy to read and love. The details, plot twists and characters are incredible.
The foreshadowing was done effectively. I was desperate to see and learn more about Dracula. The character was terrifying and intoxicating at the same time.
If you're a history lover, it ticks boxes. This is like time travelling and complete escapism. It was better than any boxset and it is well worth investing your time. After a few chapters, you will be hooked. It is a drug and you want more.
If there's one thing that was great about the pandemic, it was that I had the time to read this book and it is now firmly one of my favourites.
It is free on project gutenberg for an online copy and most libraries should have a copy. Or head to your favourite book store if you like a real book.
I watched the Keanu Reeves / Gary Oldman movie afterwards and I was beyond disappointed. The film is a highly sexualised interpretation of the book. It leaves out some of the best bits in the book and cannot substitite for the incredible experience of immersing yourself in the words and pages.
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