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Dracula Paperback – April 1, 2000

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During a business visit to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, a young English solicitor finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Jonathan Harker is attacked by three phantom women, observes the Count's transformation from human to bat form, and discovers puncture wounds on his own neck that seem to have been made by teeth. Harker returns home upon his escape from Dracula's grim fortress, but a friend's strange malady — involving sleepwalking, inexplicable blood loss, and mysterious throat wounds — initiates a frantic vampire hunt. The popularity of Bram Stoker's 1897 horror romance is as deathless as any vampire. Its supernatural appeal has spawned a host of film and stage adaptations, and more than a century after its initial publication, it continues to hold readers spellbound.

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April 1, 2000
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9780486454016
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978-0486411095
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A dreary castle, blood-thirsty vampires, open graves at midnight, and other gothic touches fill this chilling tale about a young Englishman's confrontation with the evil Count Dracula. A horror romance as deathless as any vampire, the blood-curdling tale still continues to hold readers spellbound a century later.

Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912)

An Irish author, best known today for his 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula. Stoker visited the English coastal town of Whitby in 1890, and that visit was said to be part of the inspiration for Dracula.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486411095
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications, Inc.; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486454016
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486411095
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 990L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces

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Unreadable!

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019

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I have read Dracula before. This is not it. This book reads like a poor translation from English to some other language and then back to English. I only made it through two pages before I just gave up. I gave one star because it is not possible to give zero.

The first sentence: Left Munich at eight:35 P.M., on 1st May, arriving Vienna early next morning; need to have arrived at 6:46, however train became an hour overdue.

My paperback version reads: Left Munich at 8:35 P.M., on 1st May, arriving at Vienna early next morning; should have arrived at 6:46, but train was an hour late.

Describing dinner, "done up some way with red pepper" has somehow become "carried out up a few way with red pepper". Ugh! It only gets worse from there. Don not waste your money. There are other versions - buy one of them. I want my money back.

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Steve

Horrible formatting and editing

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018

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The story itself is a classic example of horror fiction and needs no description or criticism.
However, the editing, formatting, and so-called introductions are AWFUL in this edition. Character names are misspelled (Renfield is called Enfield in the introduction .) Font size is inconsistent, page breaks are random at times. Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Stoker's antagonist, is called Lad.
A great novel ruined by what seems to be a junior high book report for an introduction.

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Scary and Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017

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You know that scene in a horror movie when it gets dark and ominous music begins to play and you know that at any moment the killer is going to suddenly appear and murder everyone in a horrible fashion. That intense build up, and the anxiety of wondering exactly when you’re going to be scared, because you already know it’s coming. That’s this entire book. I had to take breaks at times to read some short stories that were a bit lighter, because the unnerving fear for the characters, as we the reader know what’s happening, could be a bit much at times. However, it’s easy to see why this is a classic, and how it has inspired others to delve into the dark world of vampires. Though, considering I’ve mainly read paranormal romance, it’s a bit disconcerting to see how the original was so completely evil. The vampires in this are soulless, not misunderstood, and kill children and anyone that gets in their way without remorse. More so, it’s incredible all the powers they are given, not just immortality and strength, but real mystical sort of powers, that I wish hadn’t been pushed off to the side in the other stories I’ve read. Beyond all of that though, I don’t believe I have ever come across a story written in this style, and it was this style that really made the tale such an intriguing one. Sure there have been plenty who have done rotating first person, but this is told in pieces of people’s diaries, the letters they’ve written to others, and even newspaper clippings. You’re getting the events after the characters have experience them and have pondered over them, as they try to understand what exactly is going on. Because of this you get to see how it all slowly melds together, and what each character really is thinking, and a much more personal aspect of the story that allows you to really feel for each of them as if these were actual historical letters that someone has stitched together. And I do so hope people were ever like this, this goodness and bravery and the way in which they talk so passionately about everything. It’s really a wonderful book. Though I would advise getting a version that has footnotes to explain certain things. Such as words that are no longer used in this way. As well as some of things that are referenced. I’m sure you could easily enjoy this book without such, but it was rather nice to have.

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Kenlyn Kelly

Incorrectly spelled author name and wrong date

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019

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Unfortunately the author's name (BRAM STOKER) is spelled wrong on the cover and spine. It is correct on the inside. I'm not trying 2 be picking but I'm a collector or bram stoker's dracula. The publish date is supposed to be October 10, 2019 but it is actually December 26, 2019 (I wanted this book 4 the cover and the publish date which is my birthday). I am not 100% happy.

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SZ.

Laughable rendition of the Bram Stoker novel - like a Google translation from a different language.

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020

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It’s as if the seller of this book ran the book through a Google translate from a different language, packaged it, and put the author’s name on the Kindle version. Example: (Real) Beginning of Chapter 26. “.. . .Each of us had done his work as well as he could, so far as thought, and endeavor, and opportunity go....are prepared for the whole of our journey, and for our work when we get to Galatz.”. Here is this Kindle version: “Each folks had accomplished his paintings further to he should; thus for his perception, and. . . . We are organized for the whole of our journey and for our art work whilst we get to Galatz.” Page 1: (Real). . .arrived at 6:46., but train was an hour late. Kindle: ...at 6:forty six, however educate an hour past due.” This book is a classic. It’s a disgrace to sell this “version” and profit dishonestly. I, for one, will seek a refund.

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Now I Know Why People Think This Book Is Great!

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016

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I hear people make references to Dracula and Vlad the Impaler and vampires in general, but I never really understood the more sophisticated ones because I had never read the book - well now I can say that I HAVE! My book arrived in excellent condition- better than I expected. The cover of this book by Bram Stoker is even more beautiful than the pictures show - in fact, it is the single most colorful novel on my bookshelf. The title letters are raised off of the front cover and are coated in same metallic-blue ink, which makes it unlike any book I have seen. The plot is very exciting (even though it seems unbearably slow and boring in the beginning) and it is very difficult to predict future scenes, which is a major bonus for me because I dislike books that are too predictable. The words are just the right size and the book is extremely lightweight so you won't have to rest it on anything. It is much smaller in size than other books of the same title and is therefore extremely easy to store. In addition, in my opinion, it is always better to use hard copy printed books because you read much faster, you focus on the material easily, you will not damage your eyes like you will glaring at lcd screens, and best of all, you get to smell and feel the pages between your fingertips. Moreover, this book was the cheapest priced version I could find. Everything combines to make this an excellent product.

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Barnes Flexibound edition is Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018

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Review of the BARNES FLEXIBOUND EDITION. I wish more people would state which edition they were reviewing, since Amazon group them altogether!
Bought as a gift and this edition is beautiful. I love the vibrant colour and the flexible cover.
My only gripe was a few fine scuffs here and there due to Amazons poor packaging/postal handing. Not much to say...let my photos do the talking!

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Classic gothic horror.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2018

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On a recent trip to Whitby, With my elderly parents, I needed a book to read to while away my time in my hotel room (which had a clear view of the Abbey ruins, the church and Whitby harbour). My location dictated my choice of novel - Dracula. Although I am not a fan of horror, I felt it might be fun to read a book where important locations were visible from my room. I am so glad I did!

I found the book to be enthralling. Bram stoker put seven years of research into the book, drawing ideas from diverse areas to flesh out his characters and locations, for example his knowledge of Transylvanian customs was gleaned from a book in Whitby library, written by a civil servant posted in the embassy!

Stoker narrates the book by use of the diaries and journals of the main characters in a wonderfully learned manner which allows him to leap all over the show, taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride.

No Dracula movie has ever done justice to Stokers gothic masterpiece. Go on, be a devil, read the book.

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Rob Ash

Beautiful Edition of the Original Dracula at Exceptional Value!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2020

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I'm not sure it's worth my reviewing the story in this book, since everyone is so familiar with it. But if you haven't actually read this original version then it is well worth doing so, if you can cope with the beautiful classic writing style.

The main reason I wanted to do this review was to let you know just how nice this book is physically.
The format is a Flexibound Edition by Barnes & Noble. It's basically a faux leather-bound cover. Obviously not real leather, it is a soft feel plastic or rubber which is marginally flexible in the hand.
The first and last pages are backed in the old-world style using frantically patterned end papers.
The page edges are colour sprayed to complement the cover.
There is also a page marking ribbon.
Even the relatively thick paper stock has slightly off white colouring and lends itself to the feel of an old original collectable.

In short, for the incredibly low retail price of this book you get an absolutely stunning edition, which looks fantastic on the shelf in a collected set and feels great in the hand as you read. Barnes and Noble do a nice collection in this format. Just search for (Barnes Noble Flexibound editions) on Amazon.

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KL.Caley

This is a classic but one that is as easy to read! Has a great plot and characters that you really care about.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015

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Okay, so you might be thinking who the hell am I to be doing a review of Bram Stoker? He’s a classic, you must have a Degree in Literature, several years publishing knowledge and be widely read on all Classical Literature right?
Well, that’s exactly the thought that made me want to post this review. I’ll start with the confession. I managed to make it to the ripe old age of 27 without having ever read Dracula. The proper novel. I have read a lot of authors in this genre, Anne Rice, Rachel Caine, Stephenie Meyer, Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris etc etc. Not to mention the countless movie’s. I would say in some ways I’m addicted to this genre yet I had never read the proper Dracula *hangs head in shame*.

So anyway, to the review. The reason I wanted to review this book is because it is actually amazing. Published in 1897, you would expect this novel to be stuffy and uptight, full of complicated language that is no longer in use, or that you cannot get your head around (*cough – we have all read classics like this, don’t deny it!). This is different, it flows so well, it’s exciting, and despite the many retellings I did wonder at one point which way the story would go.

The story is what we all know in love. The young, dashing, soon to be wed, Jonathan Harker visits Count Dracula to sort out some paperwork. However he soon works out that Castle is not all it seems and neither is the enigmatic Dracula. Soon Lucy begins sleepwalking nightly and each day feels more and more retched, can the intelligent Dr Abraham Van Helsing save her? What about poor Mina, Harkers fiancée, who also starts to suffer in a similar manner?

So there you have it, probably the same review others have made regurgitated in a prosaic manner, but hopefully it may inspire just a few individuals who are undecided to read this book and see if they agree.

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Comrade X

Penguin Classics Edition? Not Original.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2020

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I bought this because it is described as a Penguin Classics edition and is as described but the text of the story is not original: it has been amended. It is a pity Maurice Hindle [Editor] and Christopher Frayling [Professor of Cultural History] didn't mention that fact. Maybe they didn't know or maybe they feel that the reader doesn't need to know that the text is different from Mr Stoker's original.
Q:How is it different?
A:Like so many books nowadays the punctuation has been changed to suit publishers' custom and practice. At school, I was taught that the spoken word appears on the page enclosed in double commas [speech marks]. No doubt you were too. Quoted speech appears between single commas. Sadly, the British publishers have corrupted our written language by transposing the use of those punctuation marks. It seems unlikely, but true, that publishers in the USA have retained the correct use of punctuation marks.

So, now that we know two highly qualified experts in English literature collaborated to adulterate a classic piece of work, what other amendments have they made to the text?
I can't yet tell you but if I ever find an original copy, or as close to one as possible, I will let you know.

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