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tobin_elliott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This has got to be the definitive graphic novel adaptation of Stoker's most famous work. Bess's linework here is absolutely stunning, and his adaptation of the work—with minor variations from the original—is incredible.
Bess takes care with every single character, choosing perfect faces for each, while also subverting what we're used to. I will say, I love that he chose to make Renfield look exactly like Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones (in the back of the book, you can see he flirted with both Mick Jagger and Richards, before settling on Richards).
And finally, the 15-page back up of the original opening of the novel, later published as a short story, "Dracula's Guest" is lovely bonus.
I cannot recommend these adaptations enough (his Frankenstein was also very well done), and I'm very much looking forward to his version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Bess takes care with every single character, choosing perfect faces for each, while also subverting what we're used to. I will say, I love that he chose to make Renfield look exactly like Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones (in the back of the book, you can see he flirted with both Mick Jagger and Richards, before settling on Richards).
And finally, the 15-page back up of the original opening of the novel, later published as a short story, "Dracula's Guest" is lovely bonus.
I cannot recommend these adaptations enough (his Frankenstein was also very well done), and I'm very much looking forward to his version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
martina_p's review against another edition
Mislila sam da je veličina ovog stripa impresivna, jer mu je visina preko 30 cm. Teško se drži u rukama i lista. Ali ilustracije... Ilustracije su veličanstvene. I odmah po susretu s njima je jasno zašto su potrebne velike dimenzije stripa. Na manjima bi se ilustracije izgubile.
Čitala sam ga dvaput, tj. prvi puta sam odustala s čitanjem negdje nakon prvog dijela i prepustila se priči proučavajući ilustracije. Toliko mi se sviđaju da ih želim na zidu, u možda još većem formatu. Drugi puta ga nisam morala ni čitati iako sam izdržala do kraja. Ne sjeda mi tekst na hrvatskom jeziku. Nema čak ni veze s prijevodom. Čujem neki tonalitet koji mi uopće ne ide uz priču o Drakuli. Ne znam je l bi bilo bolje da sam čitala na engleskom jeziku. Ne znam ni jesam li previše subjektivna i zaluđena engleskim, no u posljednje vrijeme mi svi Fibrini stripovi zvuče istim tonalitetom kad ih čitam, što je nemoguće i samim tim mi se odmah ne sviđaju. I kako da ga sad ocijenim?
Čitala sam ga dvaput, tj. prvi puta sam odustala s čitanjem negdje nakon prvog dijela i prepustila se priči proučavajući ilustracije. Toliko mi se sviđaju da ih želim na zidu, u možda još većem formatu. Drugi puta ga nisam morala ni čitati iako sam izdržala do kraja. Ne sjeda mi tekst na hrvatskom jeziku. Nema čak ni veze s prijevodom. Čujem neki tonalitet koji mi uopće ne ide uz priču o Drakuli. Ne znam je l bi bilo bolje da sam čitala na engleskom jeziku. Ne znam ni jesam li previše subjektivna i zaluđena engleskim, no u posljednje vrijeme mi svi Fibrini stripovi zvuče istim tonalitetom kad ih čitam, što je nemoguće i samim tim mi se odmah ne sviđaju. I kako da ga sad ocijenim?
catmentean's review against another edition
4.0
Je connais à Dracula à travers les films et la culture en générale, mais je n’ai jamais lu le roman de Stoker (qui pourtant est dans ma chambre d’ado chez mes parents), alors j’étais plus que contente de recevoir cette adaptation roman graphique à Noël.
J’imagine que l’histoire est parfaitement adaptée, ne gardant que l’action et les introductions aux personnages afin de mettre en avant le plus important de l’histoire. Les dessins sont magnifiques, ils ont ce qu’il faut pour nous transporter dans cette atmosphère gothique. C’était un régal pour les yeux de lire ce bel ouvrage.
J’imagine que l’histoire est parfaitement adaptée, ne gardant que l’action et les introductions aux personnages afin de mettre en avant le plus important de l’histoire. Les dessins sont magnifiques, ils ont ce qu’il faut pour nous transporter dans cette atmosphère gothique. C’était un régal pour les yeux de lire ce bel ouvrage.
sooofyyyaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
allethio's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tetromino's review against another edition
4.25
No guys I have to be honest I'm so scared, I still don't what the difference between a Nosferatu and a Dracula is and at this point I'm too embarassed to ask
alychee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
urbon_adamsson's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not sure if anyone will dare to adapt Dracula into a graphic novel ever again. I mean... why do it? Can you surpass this?
Every page is a work of art with endless fine details.
You are transported into this reality and for a second you really believe this is a true story.
All this together with this perfect hardcover edition, very light for it's size.
I want to read it all over again.
One of the best reading experiences of 2023.
Every page is a work of art with endless fine details.
You are transported into this reality and for a second you really believe this is a true story.
All this together with this perfect hardcover edition, very light for it's size.
I want to read it all over again.
One of the best reading experiences of 2023.
flavio_fly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0