Hungerstone

De: Kat Dunn

Narrado por: Perdita Weeks

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A compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula.

“Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire. This is everything I dream of in a novel.” Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth

It’s the height of the industrial revolution and ten years into Lenore’s marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry’s ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands to host a hunting party, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs up something deep within Lenore. And before long, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger . . .

As the day of the hunt draws closer, Lenore begins to unravel, questioning the role she has been playing all these years. Torn between regaining her husband’s affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, soon Lenore will uncover a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk.

©2025 Kat Dunn (P)2025 Zando, LLC

I love when women

Superb storytelling and atmosphere all around! I was hooked all the way through to the end.

Beautifully Complex

A gripping and complex retelling of the classic “Carmilla” that delves into themes of survival, identity, and the darker aspects of human nature amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. Dunn's narrative weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, moral dilemmas, and societal pressures, providing readers with a thought-provoking experience that lingers far beyond the final page.

Loved it

Great writing, & a good unique story. If you like historical 'horror,' (it's not necessarily scary) with a whisper of magical realism you'll enjoy it

Deeply original

Vampirism as allegory and liberation, the lust for blood as a symbol of all the other desires Women were asked to suppress.
The setting is dark and (literally) gothic, as is fitting .
I deeply enjoyed this book.

Yes!

Such a rewarding read. The characters are believable and intriguing. I love it more than the original.

Well written, captivating

I chose this novel because I am a huge fan of the narrator Perdita Weeks. But I loved Lenore’s journey of self-awareness. As the story unravels it’s was hard to put the book down!

Mesmerizing

Wow, this was incredible!!! The story was so vivid and the author really brought all the characters to life. There was so much depth to each person and the story expanded far beyond the horrors of the vampire tale packaged in the center. Really brilliant overall and fantastic narration. I couldn’t put this one down!

Intriguing read!

Lenore is my new favorite character! Her life’s journey is tragic. The changes her character goes through are encouraging. I loved it!

Love it

Great change in topics. Appreciate the descriptions of the food and meals. Gothic at its best. Great characters

writing style

this book was a true nod to Carmilla and I absolutely fell in love with the main protagonist