When I lived in Qatar, it was fairly common for me to fly through either Heathrow or Manchester on my way to and from the US. I remember browsing a bookstore during a layover in one of those airports and seeing a book titled Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. At the time, I thought the book was probably ridiculous and soon forgot about it. However, after seeing the preview for the movie, I remembered the book and thought the premise might actually be interesting. I ordered it from a discount book warehouse and set about reading it. For those who have seen the movie, the book is worth a read. While the stories have some similarities, the screenplay is rather different.
The book was a fun read. I enjoyed Mr. Grahame-Smith's use of fact as a framework around which to drape a work of fiction. The book was interesting, clever, and witty. It focuses on Mr. Lincoln's personal journal as the vehicle through which to tell the story of how our 16th president battled the nosferatu in America. As a native of Illinois, it was fun to read about Honest Abe's exploits in New Salem, Springfield, and Decatur (home to my alma mater, Millikin University). The book was well-paced and well-written. It's definitely a great read for anyone who enjoys history and/or vampire stories.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
The book was a fun read. I enjoyed Mr. Grahame-Smith's use of fact as a framework around which to drape a work of fiction. The book was interesting, clever, and witty. It focuses on Mr. Lincoln's personal journal as the vehicle through which to tell the story of how our 16th president battled the nosferatu in America. As a native of Illinois, it was fun to read about Honest Abe's exploits in New Salem, Springfield, and Decatur (home to my alma mater, Millikin University). The book was well-paced and well-written. It's definitely a great read for anyone who enjoys history and/or vampire stories.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
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