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mariebrunelm 's review for:
L'Historienne et Drakula, Tome 2
by Évelyne Jouve, Elizabeth Kostova
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There is a ton of historical context and tidbits woven through the narrative, which never feel like info dump but rather delicious morsels to enjoy while reading the immensely enjoyable story of three generations of historians faced with unsettling discoveries surrounding Drakula.
While reading the second half, I found echoes of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, in a much more focused and believable way. Bear in mind, I've only seen the movie adaptation of Dan Brown's books, but there was a lot less of face-palming involved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Torture, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder