Abraham Lincoln hunted vampires? According to the first-hand writing of Seth Grahame-Smith, Lincoln not only hunted, but he also killed many vampires. Very interesting.
The movie came out over the weekend, and the hubby wanted to go and see it, so I suggested he read the novel before going to see it on the big screen. He did. He really enjoyed it. Interesting. So, yes, I had to read the novel, also. I really, really (yes, to be redundant!) enjoyed the hunt...ooopppsss,the book.
First, I appreciated the historical accuracy of this novel, as I took a journey back and actually learned many of the narrative details of Lincoln's life. Now, I would truly enjoy reading a "real" biography of this President of the United States.
Quickly, Grahame-Smith introduces the reader to other main character...vampires (yes, the group as a whole acts as a main character). We learn how and why vampires directly impacted Lincoln and the life-changing decisions that result, how and why vampires came to America, and why they so desperately wanted to remain in America.
As I told my students today (I am teaching in a summer high school program...Upward Bound Math and Science), if I were not convinced that vampires are pure fantasy, I just might be convinced that I have been wrong all this time, for this rationale for their existence really, just almost, makes sense!
I have heard from two sources that the movie is not that good. Then, the movie must not follow the novel. The hubby and I have a date to see the movie in a couple of days...I will be back to update this post then!
I have read several novels in which vampires played a prevalent part, including the Twilight series, the Sookie Stackhouse series, and the House of Glass series, and... drum-roll please...I really like this one. Would be safe to say this is my favorite vampire book. Yes, it is that good!
By the way, Grahame-Smith also wrote the best-seller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and the just-released Unholy Night (his story of the three wise men in the Bible).
Please read...enjoy!
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