It had a worthy, if slightly predictable ending, which i won't spoil because you really should read the book. But then again, how can the ending not be predictable? It's Dracula, for gods sake. That's like saying the bible is predictable! (no offence, i just mean that the fame of the story is similar)
Which leads me to think, how did this story get so famous? Bram Stoker was a cheap, not-very-popular writer. Yes, Dracula was a big sucess, but do you expect Twilight to be around in over 100 years? Maybe.But maybe not. (This made me think about an earlier post where I thought about the staying power of jokes and books.)
While reading the notes and things in the back I came across an interesting fact. It seems that one of the reasons that the story of Dracula has stayed with us for so long is because Stokers widow sold the movie rights to Dracula right at the turn of the century. So the classic is retold again and again in adaptations and spin-offs.
Which made me think: is this the only reason why it was remembered? Was it really for the story, or for the fact that I've heard it referenced all my life in everything from Scooby Doo to True Blood? What if there are hundreds of other books, just as good, all forgotten in time because no one could ever make a film about it?
I used to be generally against the movie-from-books genre, but now I'm not so sure. It helped save Dracula, didn't it? Or did it? I personally think that it did. So maybe all this 'test of time' stuff is complete rubbish. Maybe all that matters is what you sold just at the right time.
And luck. Definitely luck.
P.S. sorry that this isn't technically about the book, but the subject seemed really interesting to me. Tell me if this isn't ok. :(
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