The Gothic Novel Book Club <Hiatus> discussion

Here is where we will discuss the Jan. BOTM!

I hope you guys love this as much as I do. Be prepared for depravity at its finest.

I'm about to get started with this one. I'll be working on The Restorer and Covenant this week (as well as The Anubis Gates for a Sci-Fi book club I'm in).

I have to say I'm really excited about it with your praises Trinity!

Natalie wrote: "I'm about to get started with this one. I'll be working on The Restorer and Covenant this week (as well as The Anubis Gates for a Sci-Fi book club I'm in).

I have to ..."

I truly love all of her works... I don't know what that says about me ;)

Oh, thanks for the reminder. Gotta get this. I've almost read this a half a dozen times. About time I do.
Btw.. Your sci fi selection sounds really good.

Shaina wrote: "Oh, thanks for the reminder. Gotta get this. I've almost read this a half a dozen times. About time I do.
Btw.. Your sci fi selection sounds really good."

Yeah I'm glad it won for this month - it's been on my list for a while. ^.^

I started this last night (like 10 pages in). Hopefully I'll make a large dent, if not finish it, this weekend since it's not too long. I'm excited!

Natalie wrote: "I started this last night (like 10 pages in). Hopefully I'll make a large dent, if not finish it, this weekend since it's not too long. I'm excited!"

Yay!!

This is going to get very spoilery for those who haven't finished the book!

I finally finished it! Took longer than I wanted, but it was really good! I'm so excited to see where the next 2 go! I loved how strong and logical Mary was throughout, but especially when she shoots Arkady. The plot wasn't what I was expecting, but it sets up the story of the family, especially their family as vampires, really well. I thought the introduction of the stranger at the end was a little odd at first, but I really liked how it went and am looking forward to seeing how that plays out, and what Arkady does about Mary and his son, and what Vlad does next. ^.^

I'm so glad we read this!

Oh, and I really liked the epistolary way of writing. That's also used in Maplecroft, and of course Dracula, and I've really enjoyed it every time.

Although, while reading this, I didn't realize it (and the series as a whole) was meant to be a prequel to Dracula. So neat!!

Yay! I am so glad you liked it. It seemed a bit out there for what our group usually picks but it is one of my all time favorites.

Finally got this. Geez.

We miss you Natalie!

I really enjoyed this first book. The trilogy has a nice story overall, filled with tension and chaos as Arkady grows on knowledge about Vlad's intentions. It's written as a dairy, from character's own perspectives; same style as Dracula, it was intense and entertaining. It's a perfect example of a classic vampire story, historical and gothic.

Oh yay! It's Nina ! Good to hear from you! I got the book a little while ago and I had read the preview and liked how it flowed.

So... if one reads the first, should one just plan to read all three?

I recommend doing so! These are some of my favorite novels. Don't know what that says about me, LOL. Not for the faint of heart, as I've said before.

Hi @Shaina! ♥ I agree with @Trinity. The story is pleasing; I felt like wanting to know more, since it's told via letters. Letters hold so many secrets! Points of view long buried and intentions uncovered.