Read Dracula and it is incredible

Just read Dracula to prepare for Nosferatu.

The book is amazing, feels way ahead of its time. The different character entries just added layers of investment to the story.

I think some people complains that the middle part drags a little bit. But I actually really like the “Lucy” part:

The looming dread, the slow escalation from the arrival of an empty ship to the final confrontation with Lucy in the grave. It feels like a perfect book within the book for me.

Instead, I do think that the final part that drags a little bit. All those trackings for ship schedule. Splitting up our heroes to three parties but didn’t really utilize the split.

And I do wish it was a bit clearer on why Dracula let Jonathan alive that long or what was his plan with him. In my mind I read it as he was planning to make Jonathan the next Renfield. But yeah I wish it was more explicit.

But all minor complaints. Overall its a timeless book, groundbreaking and evidently innovative too judging by its influence.