Published by Hatchet Audio Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror
Format: Audiobook
“Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
The story of Dracula has always fascinated people. The author created a retelling of sorts where a young girl finds a book and papers in her father’s library. This discovery will change lives forever.
This book had been on my to-read list for quite some time. I always kept putting it off, not sure why, but eventually after making time to listen to more audiobooks, I decided to give this book a listen. I have to say that the audiobook was very nicely done, and I highly recommend it. I loved the spooky music that played in between chapters. This really created a creepy and spooky vibe that paired well with this book. I also enjoyed the narration as well.
The quest for answers in this book, sees characters on a guest of sorts that will lead them to….
I am not sure if I would have enjoyed this book as much if I had read it, but the audiobook really made the book for me. I also enjoyed the journey that the characters take. The emphasis is more on them and the quest if you than on Dracula. But of course, there is Dracula but there is so much more to this book.
I enjoyed the atmosphere in this book. I could smell the old books and feel the dampness in the old buildings. The history of Europe, the legend of Dracula, the old churches and relics all set the stage. This is a long book, but it is very nicely crafted. It did get slow in parts, but I didn’t mind.
A worthwhile read/listen if you don’t mind the length.
