How well do you think Seth Grahame-Smith blends actual historical events with the fictional elements in Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter?
What do you think about the book's portrayal of Abraham Lincoln?
How much do you like the book's portrayal of vampires?
What do you find most interesting about the book, and how do you like it as a whole?
What is your favorite part of the book?
What do you like least about the book?
Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter?
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I looked up some of the historical references. Lincoln did have a first love who died very young, and there is an anonymous poem, often attributed to him, that was published three years after her death. I also know that Booth's accomplices and the outcomes of their plan are correct though I doubt Henry Sturgess was present as the barn burned down. Personally I like the blend of fact and fiction. I also like the blend of exposition and journal entry though sometimes I felt the writer switched too much. Anybody else have comments on how the writer threw in Lincoln's voice sometimes?
ReplyDeleteI only read a little of this book. I had a lot going on and I had trouble getting into it.
ReplyDeleteI always like it when the author is a character in the book (the shop-owner). There was a book called illusions had the same technique. I also enjoyed the blend of fantasy and history.
Even though I have a lot going on next month, I'll make time to read.
This is a lame excuse, but I couldn't get into this book. I had trouble from the get go. Trying to piece together what was real and what was made up, left me exhausted. I wondered, "Are these diary entries taken from Lincolns actual journals? Are they doctored? Did the author tweak them?" I couldn't get over this constant questioning. Since I'm not a Lincoln scholar or don't know much about the president other than what I learned in elementary school, I wasn't comfortable reading this book. Looks like everyone else had better luck.
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