My 5c on Bram Stoker's Dracula

This is not really a review, just my impression.

Although having been spoiled somewhat by the popular culture on the vampire subject, I enjoyed the book more than I expected to.

I liked it mostly because of how Dracula's mystical ways intertwined with the epoch's ways, and of the resulting technicalities: the Count had to plan carefully while relying on his limited powers and on the era's facilities to proceed with his endeavor, which made him feel more real; same goes for the hunting party. Also if you have experienced moving to a different country you might relate to the Count except for blood drinking.

Some parts were a bit too tedious - e.g. there was a big chunk (maybe even a whole chapter) dedicated almost solely to merging the party's notes by the charming Madam Mina.

I also expected to see more of Renfield and for him to play a more important part.

Overall I would recommend this to anyone who wants to return to the origins of the vampire fiction or enjoy a great Victorian horror story, although feel free to skip tedious parts.