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Dracula

by Bram Stoker

3.9 out of 5, from 2,426 ratings from Hardcover readers

Told through letters, journals and newspaper clippings, a young solicitor travels to a Transylvanian castle and discovers his client is not human. The Count then follows to England, where a band of friends sets out to stop him.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1897
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
408
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you want the original vampire novel and enjoy an old-fashioned gothic story told in documents.

Skip this if you want a fast, modern horror pace, because Victorian prose and some slow stretches are part of the deal.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Violence

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Misogyny
  • Blood
  • Sexism
  • Gun violence
  • Suicide
  • Animal death
  • Toxic relationship
  • Grief

Quick answers about Dracula

What is Dracula about?
Told through letters, journals and newspaper clippings, a young solicitor travels to a Transylvanian castle and discovers his client is not human. The Count then follows to England, where a band of friends sets out to stop him.
Who should read Dracula?
Read it if you want the original vampire novel and enjoy an old-fashioned gothic story told in documents. Skip it if you want a fast, modern horror pace, because Victorian prose and some slow stretches are part of the deal.
How long and how fast is Dracula?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 408 pages, first published in 1897.
Does Dracula have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Violence.
Can I borrow Dracula for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Dracula; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Dracula?
Readers who liked it often move on to Interview with the Vampire, Frankenstein, The Historian.

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