I have completed Dracula. Yes.
Now, you should go read it, because it is phenomenal.
Interesting fact to consider: At least in my experience, it is the first 'monster/horror', and most definitely the first vampire story, that I have ever read in which God is so prominent. The vampire is a cursed creature, a creature of the devil. Thus they fight it with sacred objects - the Wafer of the Eucharist, the Crucifix, etc. {Granted, it smacks heavily of Catholicism, with all the symbolism . . . but the principle remains the same. At least they never pray to Mary . . .}
The heroes pray to God regularly, and comfort themselves in the face of danger by remembering that God's Will will be done in everything.
Interesting. Refreshing. Representative of a worldview that is sadly out-dated in the eyes of our culture.
And don't worry, it doesn't usually take nearly as long to read as it took me . . .
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to finish this Doctor Who episode . . .
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