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The Lair of the White Worm: (Bram Stokes Classics Collection) by Bram Stoker
4 reviews
rosesofthespring's review against another edition
What started as a charming mystery led by a local historian took a deeply racist turn with the arrival of characters from Africa. It continued to dig into more and more colonialist anti-African beliefs until it became clear that the central mystery was going to be mired in white English fears about voodoo and "savage" witchcraft. I could no longer maintain my enthusiasm for the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Colonisation
Minor: Slavery, Suicide, and Alcohol
Graphic use of racial slurs, specifically the n-word.goatpush's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Misogyny
fantasythat's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Namby pamby syphilitic nonsense.
With a more serious tone, it's really not his best, especially considering it was his last novel. The Wikipedia summary reads better than this novel and I couldn't understand the motivations of characters, what each character knew about events happening, or even what some of the events were at times. Prevalent racism against one of the characters of colour throughout as well. Still not sure on the identity of the worm.
With a more serious tone, it's really not his best, especially considering it was his last novel. The Wikipedia summary reads better than this novel and I couldn't understand the motivations of characters, what each character knew about events happening, or even what some of the events were at times. Prevalent racism against one of the characters of colour throughout as well. Still not sure on the identity of the worm.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, and Blood
queenkath32's review against another edition
mysterious
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism