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The Historian
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre, Paul Michael
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Publisher's Summary
Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters. The letters are all addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor", and they plunge her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyrinth where the secrets of her father's past and her mother's mysterious fate connect to an inconceivable evil hidden in the depths of history.
The letters provide links to one of the darkest powers that humanity has ever known - and to a centuries-long quest to find the source of that darkness and wipe it out. It is a quest for the truth about Vlad the Impaler, the medieval ruler whose barbarous reign formed the basis of the legend of Dracula. Generations of historians have risked their reputations, their sanity, and even their lives to learn the truth about Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Now one young woman must decide whether to take up this quest herself - to follow her father in a hunt that nearly brought him to ruin years ago, when he was a vibrant young scholar and her mother was still alive.
What does the legend of Vlad the Impaler have to do with the modern world? Is it possible that the Dracula of myth truly existed - and that he has lived on, century after century, pursuing his own unknowable ends? The answers to these questions cross time and borders, as first the father and then the daughter search for clues, from dusty Ivy League libraries to Istanbul, Budapest, and the depths of Eastern Europe. In city after city, in monasteries and archives, in letters and in secret conversations, the horrible truth emerges about Vlad the Impaler's dark reign - and about a time-defying pact that may have kept his awful work alive down through the ages.
Parsing obscure signs and hidden texts, reading codes worked into the fabric of medieval monastic traditions - and evading the unknown adversaries who will go to any lengths to conceal and protect Vlad's ancient powers - one woman comes ever closer to the secret of her own past and a confrontation with the very definition of evil. Elizabeth Kostova's debut novel is an adventure of monumental proportions, a relentless tale that blends fact and fantasy, history and the present, with an assurance that is almost unbearably suspenseful - and utterly unforgettable.
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- Charles Bentley
- 10-22-18
Vampires Done Right
This is the first anything I've read in years or more to truly capture what should make vampires so captivating. Nothing had ever lived up to Bram Stoker's wonderful novel, every adaptation changed most of the core story itself, or fantasized it to absurd amounts. Vampires in everything else were depressed goths or comic book villains. None were as thoughtful, terrifying, or suspenseful as Dracula in his own novel. Where the terror of the unknown, the fear of what is to come, the fear of racing against an invisible clock while you tried to learn something nobody else knew in a matter of life, death or worse was what made Dracula suspenseful and everything else turned vampires into a B-Action movie monster. A love interest. A monstrosity. Not an intelligent, cunning villain with limitless power accrued over centuries, who uses the power of money, sway, personality and cunning more than his actual vampiric powers. This novel captures all of that, and more. A true honor to Bram Stoker and what he created.
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What did you love best about The Historian?
The vivid pictures of eastern European landscapes and cultures was amazing. Many people are very familiar with Western Europe but the focus on Byzantine, Ottoman and early to medieval Easter Europe was fantastic. I could plan a trip to Europe just using the locations in the story!
What other book might you compare The Historian to and why?
I might compare this to The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. It's definitely a story for a reader that loves history and enjoys a story with lots of development. If I had to, I'd say it's like a mix of DaVinci Code, Moby Dick and Dracula.
What does Justine Eyre and Paul Michael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Well, I don't have a narrators voice in my head so that, in and of itself, is a big plus. Not to mention the different characters each does, they are done well.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No, it's a very procedural book with light peaks throughout the story and a big, Moby Dick-like, ending.
Any additional comments?
There are mixed reviews on this book and while I understand some of the negative ones, it's very important that a reader know that this is primarily almost a work of historical fiction based around a supernatural set of events. The events being investigated are NOT the focus of the story as much as the investigation and surrounding mystery are. You should be prepared to hear a lot about history, tons about historical sites and some about vampires. All that said, I LOVED it!
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- RealWoman8
- 11-21-17
Disappointing ending, otherwise excellent
I'll try to write this without giving away any spoilers. I started reading The Historian years ago when it first came out and put it aside for some reason. So when I saw the audio version was available, I decided to give it a go. The narrators did a great job, and the writing is beautiful, with gorgeous attention to detail. I was totally pulled into the story and the development of the characters. Unfortunately, I feel like the author didn't quite know what to do with her creation at the end and we had an abrupt and unsatisfying denouement with the Dracula thread. The entire book leads up to meeting Dracula, and as soon as we're given a glimpse of his character... Well, let's just say I was disappointed with the way it all wrapped up. It's quite a long listen at about 24 hours, and I do wish the payoff had been better conceived, but maybe that's just me.
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- Nifty Hokie15
- 04-03-18
Great buildup to nowhere
Let me be frank. I enjoyed The Historian. I think I was just a little disappointed that I read reviews before listening that the book was a bit of a letdown at the end after so much buildup. You become engorged with the backstory and relish with every detail when you’re putting the pieces together. When everything comes to a head, the lack of play with all of the action and the quick ending makes me give this book 3 stars.
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- Ruthi
- 08-30-18
Bit dense, but a good book to get
If you love both history and vampire lore, this book is worth getting. If you don't like one of those subjects, though, then you'll probably really hate this book. I'm partial to history (including the time consuming, dry research bits - which is thoroughly discussed and seen in this book, for long stretches of time) and I absolutely love vampire lore so I really enjoyed this book though it was dense even for someone who likes both of those topics. With that said, it is probably one of the most unique vampire books I've had the pleasure of reading. Justine Eyre and Paul Michael are absolutely wonderful in their roles - I doubt anyone else could've made me listen to the end, honestly. This is definitely one of those 'oh, thank goodness I bought it in audio format rather than text' reads for me because it is so dry and dense at times but I felt those parts were really worth it for the ending.
4.5/5 stars from me, and like I said, if you do not like both history & vampire lore, probably skip this book. If you enjoy both, it's worth using a credit and trying it! If you don't like it, thank goodness for Audible's return policy for members - but I enjoyed it enough to not want to return it and probably will listen to it again in a few years!
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- MR R.
- 10-17-18
Second times a charm
Read this book in paperback some ten years ago while on holiday in rural France. Never has a book drawn me in so much as this one. Superbly written and the descriptions of places and locations were immense. So immense that I really had to think where I physically was being in unfamiliar surroundings while on holiday.
Ten years later and I decided to listen to the book on audible. While the audible version had a lot to live up to, the first time on anything is the best, it was still captivating and the narrators did a great job. I very different experience to the read, but highly enjoyable nonetheless.
This has long been the best book I have ever read.
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- Smee Too
- 05-23-17
Subtle monsters, rich story
I am not sure what was more intense- the monster or the search for him.
Enjoyed this book quite a lot. Will listen to it again!
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- Professor Hardcore
- 12-22-16
Compelling!
Listened to it pretty much straight through. Great performance! I read it earlier and this was the second audio go for me (last was on CDs about ten years ago). Still great!
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- Michelle
- 09-21-16
Amazing!
Great story, great characters . Great narrator. It was a long read, but kept you entertained the whole way thru without dull spots. Very good!
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- Theresa Crubel
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it was ok
It seemed to go on too long and somewhat predictable. narration was good. just ok.
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