I know that almost everyone has read this book because it was pretty popular when it first came out but I didn’t read it because I thought it seemed a little silly. I honestly didn’t plan on reading this book until I spotted a really pretty used copy of it that was only 50 pence (That is around a dollar to you Americans) so I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I now regret thinking that it was silly before because this book was fantastic.
It took me two days to finish this novel and I spent an entire weekend being completely obsessed with it. I even found the movie and watched it, which I don’t recommend because the movie is horrible in comparison to the book.
It is a stand alone novel and it is about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his adventures as a vampire hunter. Basically after his mother killed by a vampire when he is a young boy Abraham Lincoln swears to kill every vampire in America and becomes a vampire hunter. The death of his mother isn’t really a spoiler since it is written on the back of the book so I didn’t really ruin it on you by telling you that. The book covers his entire life, including the events of the civil war.
I don’t know much about American history but I have been told that this book has been very well researched and it fits in well with the real Lincoln’s life story. I shall warn you though, this book is graphically gory. If you aren’t into books that have a lot of blood, guts and other things I suggest you avoid this book. If you like your books gory then you are going to love this one.
The only slightly negative thing that I have to say about this book is that I was sort of on the fence about the writing style in it. It switches between third person narration and a first person journal style of storytelling. It is well written but I just think it would have been a little better if they kept to one writing style.
I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars on Goodreads and I would have given it more if I could.
If you have read Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter feel free to let me know what you thought of it in the comments.
“I shall warn you though, this book is graphically gory.”
must buy 😛 Considering your slight reservations on writing style, with a 5/5 rating, think I shall get this!
The movie was a guilty pleasure of mine; it was a lot of fun. I may have to check out the book, too. Thanks!
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