tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post4256627042358486431..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Renfield: Slave of Dracula (R.I.P Challenge # 9)jenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-10546853596717862392007-10-26T06:15:00.000-05:002007-10-26T06:15:00.000-05:00VF -- I think Hambley more than does justice to th...VF -- I think Hambley more than does justice to the original. Glad to hear that someone else gives it a thumbs up.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-71009616038329264302007-10-24T11:59:00.000-05:002007-10-24T11:59:00.000-05:00I am in the process of reading this book at the mo...I am in the process of reading this book at the moment and am just in love with it! I was a little hesitant at first to pick up something based on Dracula but I'm so glad that I did!VampireFausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721270554292932855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-75416264368843953112007-10-18T06:15:00.000-05:002007-10-18T06:15:00.000-05:00Dracula is the basis of so many vampire works that...Dracula is the basis of so many vampire works that reading it is almost required if one enjoys vampire stories. It is interesting in a literary sense as well, and there are a lot critical reviews from Stoker's time up to the present with interesting interpretations.<BR/><BR/>If you liked The Historian, you will appreciate Dracula!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-74722011459364778952007-10-17T23:13:00.000-05:002007-10-17T23:13:00.000-05:00This is a neat list! I've yet to read Bram Stoker...This is a neat list! I've yet to read Bram Stoker's Dracula (I know, shame on me, but it's still in my R.I.P. list) but I'm a fan of the vampire.<BR/><BR/>And gee, another author to watch out for. I've read The Historian a couple of years ago and I've been meaning to sink my teeth into (hahaha) something similar. <BR/><BR/>First I've to read Dracula.Lightheadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438507601416513826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-34467656667138184322007-10-17T07:12:00.000-05:002007-10-17T07:12:00.000-05:00Patricia -- I will be checking for Hambly's other ...Patricia -- I will be checking for Hambly's other vampire novels. You had such a good list (many new-to-me titles) that will be perfect for next year's RIP Challenge...or whenever I feel like reading them. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-10716162528359749272007-10-16T19:20:00.000-05:002007-10-16T19:20:00.000-05:00JenThanks for mentioning Patricia's Vampire Notes!...Jen<BR/><BR/>Thanks for mentioning Patricia's Vampire Notes! Many years ago I read Stoker's Dracula and was hooked on the vampire theme. <BR/><BR/>To me Barbara Hambly is a superb author. Besides the recent novel, Renfield, she has 2 other books about the undead (but not Dracula related) - Those Who Hunt the Night and Traveling With the Dead. I recommend both novelsPatricia Altnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539199379400548499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-60125764627223022932007-10-09T15:30:00.000-05:002007-10-09T15:30:00.000-05:00CoversGirl - The three women (well, at least one o...CoversGirl - The three women (well, at least one of them) come into their own in this novel!<BR/><BR/>Orpheus -- Very useful for next year's R.I.P!<BR/><BR/>Carl - I think you will like the way it works with Stoker's Dracula. I liked the way it echoed Stoker, but taking the different perspective and "filling in." <BR/><BR/>Nymeth - Chris picked a winner with this one. At least for me! Yeah, I think that list is great, but all thanks go to Patricia who had it on her site.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-85512238305590341542007-10-09T07:11:00.000-05:002007-10-09T07:11:00.000-05:00After reading your and Chris' review, I know I mus...After reading your and Chris' review, I know I must read this book.<BR/><BR/>And thank you for that list! I never knew there were so many novels inspired by Dracula.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-20070128786187310092007-10-08T15:52:00.000-05:002007-10-08T15:52:00.000-05:00Great reference list for vamps! I'm gonna have to...Great reference list for vamps! I'm gonna have to read this one. I know I've read some of Hambly's other work before and been pleased and am glad to hear that this respects and works with Stoker's story.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-44794734746530965412007-10-07T19:56:00.000-05:002007-10-07T19:56:00.000-05:00What a useful reference for vampires. Thanks.What a useful reference for vampires. Thanks.darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-31921757281191357252007-10-06T08:38:00.000-05:002007-10-06T08:38:00.000-05:00I'n going to have to read this one. I'd love to fi...I'n going to have to read this one. I'd love to find out more about the three women; I found them so intriguing when I read <I>Dracula</I>.Amat Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343725194203848055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-50446716274995485082007-10-05T22:41:00.000-05:002007-10-05T22:41:00.000-05:00iliana -- Reading Dracula first is the definitely ...iliana -- Reading <I>Dracula</I> first is the definitely best route. <I>Renfield</I> and <I>The Historian</I> are the two with the most connection to Stoker's version and make wonderful companions!<BR/><BR/>Heather -- Oh, yes, it is definitely a good R.I.P. choice!<BR/><BR/>danielle -- I've only read <I>Renfield</I> and <I>The Historian</I>. I've read one vampire novel by Saberhagen (<I>A Coldness in the Blood</I> for last year's R.I.P.)but wasn't charmed by it. The rest are all new to me.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-36446822017568098642007-10-05T20:56:00.000-05:002007-10-05T20:56:00.000-05:00I've only read two of the books on that list and m...I've only read two of the books on that list and most of them I've not even heard of! I'll have to note down the titles, too. Renfield sounds good by the way. I like books that stay true to the original Dracula.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-72001328498941745332007-10-05T10:47:00.000-05:002007-10-05T10:47:00.000-05:00Wonderful for the next RIP!!Wonderful for the next RIP!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-54417364342063179012007-10-05T10:13:00.000-05:002007-10-05T10:13:00.000-05:00Ooh I'm taking note of all those vampire books! It...Ooh I'm taking note of all those vampire books! It's never to early to plan for the next R.I.P. Challenge :)<BR/>I'm hoping to read Dracula this month so I may have to keep the Hambly book on the TBR list for afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-62372492221102118742007-10-05T09:06:00.000-05:002007-10-05T09:06:00.000-05:00jodi - The only thing I had previously read by Ham...jodi - The only thing I had previously read by Hambly was The Silent Tower, which I didn't care for. I hesitated on Renfield for that reason, but I'm glad it didn't keep me from reading it. Interesting that you mention her growth as a writer because that is an aspect worth following up on in some of her fantasy. Watching a writer develop skill and control is rewarding. I made my assessment based on one book that I (personally) didn't like, which is jumping the gun. She has done a marvelous job with Renfield.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-34100791365334894252007-10-05T08:44:00.000-05:002007-10-05T08:44:00.000-05:00Hambly is a fabulous author. The straight fantasy ...Hambly is a fabulous author. The straight fantasy world lost a luminary when she started to focus on her historicals and mysteries. The way she developed the Dark series from her roots back in the early eighties, and brought it forward with Mother of Winter was a masterpiece of growth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553958040386480998noreply@blogger.com