Today, I revisited my bookshelf.
Not long ago I alphabetized my bookshelf and I decided to read all of my books in alphabetical order. I have a lot of books and I haven't started yet.
Today a good friend came over and borrowed a book, Let the Right One In, by John Ajvide Lindqvist. This is not your traditional vampire book, but what is these days?
In a world full of Twilight and the Vampire Diaries people have become really desensitized in the paranormal genre. Today, people are more accustomed to paranormal romance as opposed to more gothic books.
Well I am going to say that I think Twilight is... not the best example of the vampire genre that there is. There I said it, I am not a fan of Twilight.
Twilight gets on my nerves for a myriad of reasons, but I'm not here to bash Twilight (maybe later). I'm here to sing the praises of a couple modern day vampire novels that have really stood out to me.
1. Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. This book is really creepy. It's a story that deals with the relationship between a bullied 12-year-old boy, Oskar, and a vampire named Eli. This book has everything from blood to prostitution. Overall it's a... really entertaining book to say the least and it may leave you a little grossed out.
2. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Now this is a very popular book that runs along the same line as The DaVinci Code. There is an epic search for the infamous Dracula (that's right, Dracula) that spans several countries. While I thought that the book could be a little heavy at times, it is full of vampire legend and lore that kept me interested. This book is a deffinately good for serious readers of the vampire genre since it is full of rich historical details.
Now I see the point of the Twilight saga and all, but these two books have really stood out to me as being the most true to the spirit of the original vampire novel, Dracula, than anything else. Remember, vampires are not supposed to be loving, caring, sparkling, beings. They are meant to be merciless, blood-sucking, creatures. :D
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