5.0

Something In The Blood is the first biography I took a chance to read. Being a huge fan of Dracula, I already knew a little bit about Bram Stoker's life but was eager to learn more. The fact that it is written by one of my favourite film historians, David J. Skal, is what made me decide to give this book a chance.
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What I thought was going to be a boring textbook read became one of my favourite books of the year. I listened to the audiobook and I couldn't stop listening to it; I became completely hooked. Not only do you get more insight into Bram Stoker's life, but you also learn more about: his family, his friends/fellow authors, the Victorian Era, and other gothic novels that may have influenced his writing. I can understand if the fact that the book doesn't just focus on Bram Stoker may disappoint some readers. But it is a perfect blend of Stoker and the Victorian Era that shouldn't be missed. I highly recommend Something In The Blood to anyone that loves: biographies, the Victorian Era, Victorian Writers (Walt Whitman and Oscar Wilde specifically), Dracula, and of course Bram Stoker.
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