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In Defense of Dracula

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I was captivated by this new writer's book: a fictional work based on the life of the real Dracula. It reminded me of the great literature of the past--- a Victor Hugo type novel in which you become involved in characters you care about, you experience a great sense of time and place, and you get a valuable history lesson--all at the same time. "The Historian" may be getting all the publicity, but this serious novel is a little gem for those truly interested in the life of Vlad Voivod, Prince Vlad --"Dracula".

I am amazed there is a person alive who would compare the brilliant IN DEFENSE OF DRACULA to the boring HISTORIAN. From the first chapter IN DEFENSE OF DRACULA held me in it's spell. I could not wait to find out what happened next to the large cast of interesting characters! Everyone should read this book!

This is a great book!

Living in our culture dominated by plotless books and dishwater characters, it was an immense pleasure to read and reread this fictional dramatization of turbulent, historical times and genuine heroic figures. A wonderful story! I look forward to more from this author.

Dennis Wilson

What a thrill to finally meet the real Dracula and learn his heroic tale from a masterful writer! Vivid prose, a memorable supporting cast, places Prince Vlad squarely into the role of medieval crusader for justice. Ingenious plot twists move the fascinating narrative into the sublime and an impassioned defense breathes new life into the name Dracula. I loved this book. You will, too.

Do you crave unsurpassed excitement and gripping adventure? Then read this brilliant and powerful spellbinding masterpiece about the much maligned Prince Vlad, a heroic aristocrat warrior. M. Grossman's beautifully narrated and extraordinary monumental epic novel with its unforgettable characters and brutal action will surely secure its place among the best literature of this complex and riveting era.

If you want to enter the medieval world of the real Dracula and know the man, read this beautifully written novel. It's packed with intrigue, drama and romance. Historically accurate and fascinating, Ms. Grossman renders a world filled with vividly described characters, some of whom you hate and others who you aspire to be like. The quality of the prose is moving and inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it. It is one of the best books I have ever read, and I read constantly. I didn't want this book to end!!!

This is a great book!

Living in our culture dominated by plotless books and dishwater characters, it was an immense pleasure to read and reread this fictional dramatization of turbulent, historical times and genuine heroic figures. A wonderful story! I look forward to more from this author.

Dennis Wilson

The book started out from a viewpoint of the mother I guess, but because this writing went all over the place I would have had a very hard time understanding it if I didn't know about Vlad Dracula's history. I thought from the beginning, since the writer made a more concentrated effort on telling about a sister and then the power of Vlad over animals: maybe this concept would go somewhere in the book, but it didn't. If she would of had a better editor also I think it would have made the novel easier to read and more clearly understood. But as for her historical knowledge or where ever she retained her information about Dracula, everything was jumbled around and in some cases completley false. Obvioulsy there was more than "taking liberties" on this fictional book. This was full of errors on names,places,and of course Dracula's family, which could have easily been found. I have to say, though it was jumbled,needed much editing, and not historically accurate, I liked the possition she took on defending him.

A bland account that seems to have problems deciphering itself between fact and fiction. "The Historian" is certainly a better tale concerning the mystery surrounding "Dracula."

This book reads well as a fantasy but only a fantasy. The Real Dracula called down bats and followed grey wolves into the mountains? Please...

Further...The idea that the stake was JUSTICE is absolutely ridiculous. Stealing food or money brings on Tzapa? Common..

Oh and the idea that the homeless...yes the homeless....which were COMPLETELY made out to be criminals in this book, being led to dinner and burned alive...JUSTICE? REASON? Absurd.

The Impaler fought Islamic invaders which gives him some credance. He is thought of as a hero by some of his country now.

He was NOT loved in his time by his people. He was followed from fear and from lust for plunder which any warrior prince promised his legions.

It is interesting that everyone who would think that Vlad was wrong,crazy, just plain animalistic, are made out to be betrayers, usurpers, and just plain ignorant....

as a fantasy I'd give the book a B-

As history it gets an F