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This book is in my top ten favorite books list! It is a wonderful combination of historical fiction and supernatural intrigue. Kostova's writing style is amazing. With each page, I was more involved with the richly designed characters. I didn't want to put it down and I was sad when I was finished reading it. This will likely be one of the few books I read again!

this has to be one of the most tedious books I have ever read in my entire life. I would not suggest that anyone read it unless the only other choice they have is poking themselves in the eye with a sharp stick.

Although this book has a fascinating and exciting concept (Dracula legends), its delivery leaves something to be desired. I enjoy historically-based novels and historical fiction, but this book was tedious to read. It took at least the first 100 pages to get moving and was really quite good for the next 300 hundred pages or so. However, the action drags until the end of the book--nearly 300 more later. And to top it off, the vague ending was less than satisfying. If you enjoy reading historical literature with a lot of primary sources (most likely fictional), then you will likely enjoy this book. If you like to be entertained and are looking for a quick read, I would pass on this one!

eh...great beginning and premise then fizzles at the end. there are better historical fiction/vampire themed books out there, but if you like historical fiction and have time or if this book is free or at a discount, it isn't too bad.

If you like your mystery to be solved amongst the library stacks, then this is the story for you. Lots of talking through riddles and ending up with Dracula being a compulsive collector of books! Story told in the now popular: remembered action and current action style.