Dracula is an iconic story. The characters and the story that Bram Stoker created over a century ago have gone on to play a significant role in the shaping of a genre, not only in literature, but also in mediums like television and films.
It was clearly an incredible book upon its release, and has stood the test of time, even now still having an impact on horror stories as it was the first to use many techniques which are still employed in literature today. It is also of course well written. Its epistolary style allows the reader to more effectively empathise with the protagonists and thus can understand the fear they feel. Because of this I feel like attempting to review this novel with its history and position as a ‘classic’ is pointless. It has been done countless times before, and I believe is ultimately of little use to the average reader who is just looking for a new book to enjoy. Instead, I will be reviewing it to see if it still works in the modern day.
