Children of the Vampire
30 April 2010
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- ISBN13: 9780440222699
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The story begun in the acclaimed first novel in the trilogy, Covenant with the Vampire, continues in the second novel, as the heir of Vlad the Impaler tries to put an end to the Dracul family’s horrifying legacy. Reprint. NYT. … More >>
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Diaries of the Family Dracul #2: Children of the Vampire, by Jeanne Kalogridis
A sequel to “Covenant with the Vampire,” “Children of the Vampire” continues the Dracula prequel with diaries by Arkady, Zsuzsanna, and two new characters: Stefan and Bram Van Helsing.
Because Vlad broke the covenant he made with the Devil in the first book, he still owes the soul of the eldest son to purchase his continued immortality. Now that Arkady is a vampire, Vlad must find Stefan, Arkady’s son who was spirited away from the monster’s castle as a baby. Vlad and Arkady alternatively kidnap and save Stefan, as each tries to oppose the other.
“Children of the Vampire” is a weaker book than the first in the series; parts of it drag on and on, especially in the middle. It felt mostly like setup for the final book in the trilogy; like the author was moving all the characters and plot lines to where they needed to be for the last book. There are some metaphysical elements which start out interesting, but I got a little tired of pages and pages of them.
One thing I do like about this book, though, is that again Kalogridis isn’t afraid to broach any subject, or write any plot twist. I was never exactly sure what was going to happen, and the unpredictability was nice.
If read alone, “Children with the Vampire” suffers, but as a middle book for the Diaries of the Family Dracul series, it’s alright. I’m definitely looking forward to the last book to see how everything finishes up.
3/5.
Rating: 3 / 5
The book came in a timely manner and the book was in great condition. I loved this series…very fun for fans of Dracula. Very happy.
Rating: 4 / 5
The second volume of this trilogy introduces a few more original notions than were evident in volume #1. The historical basis is somewhat improved, noting that Vlad served as a page in the court of Emperor Sigismund and was a hostage in the Turkish sultan’s seraglio, and the plot and characters are well conceived. The appropriately few erotic scenes are deliciously rendered, although the throbbing undercurrent of sensuality inherent in the subject is not as palpable as in the tales of Anne Rice. An excellent choice for Halloween reading.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the 2nd part in “The Diaries of the Family Dracul” trilogy, which is written in the same format as Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This story takes place 25 years after the first novel. Arkady is still trying to find a way to destroy his uncle, Vlad, and release his family from an age-old covenant/curse.
I thought this book was great, better than the first. While I found myself wishing something interesting would hurry and happen in the first book, I didn’t have that problem with this book. The action was fast-paced and tinged with a dark urgency, and I couldn’t put it down because I was so anxious to see what happened next.
My only real gripe with this book was the “twist” it takes in the end. I thought that was somewhat contrived. It seemed to come right out of left field as if the author was really only putting it for a shock value — especially considering that vampires supposedly taste the “truth” in the blood. However, it didn’t hinder the story, and it definitely does give you a bit of a shock.
Anyhow, I thought the book was better than a 4-star rating, but not quite a five. Definitely another good addition to any vampire lover’s collection.
Rating: 4 / 5
Well the majority of this book was breathtaking, awesome, and just plain great. Arkady has matured, you are given an insight to his brain and his emotions like never before concerning his wife, Mary and his son as well as his ties to Vlad and his sister. He is tortured, heroic and beautiful in this book, a character of pity and beauty at the same time. Smooth and caring and almost human at times, Arkady is the highlight of the novel.
After Arkady leaves the story, however, the book takes a somber note, just lilting down towards the end of the installment itself. If this were my work, i would have seperated it into two installments instead of three… i think thematic and drama-wise, it would have worked better.
I am not complaining at all, but although the first book was better as a whole, i am giving this one 4 stars instead of 5. I was so heartbroken when Arkady left the story (trying not to give away anything here) and the book just seemed to fall through after that. I will have to find the third one and read it to get the complete story though i guess!
Rating: 4 / 5
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