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ruthelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Great source of inspiration for how to roleplay as Strahd.
anastasiaadamov's review against another edition
4.0
There are few things that were missing in this book! One was a map for me to enjoy the geography of Ravenloft and Barovia.
I was not at all pleased with the cover of my edition - the artwork looked very much in the opposition with the main character and it bothered me a lot.
As for the story I enjoyed learning the story behind Strahd von Zarovich. It all inspired me to go back to my Ravenloft RPG books and get ideas for a some campaign that will probably never come to life ...
I am now even more interested in the rest of Ravenloft novels!
I was not at all pleased with the cover of my edition - the artwork looked very much in the opposition with the main character and it bothered me a lot.
As for the story I enjoyed learning the story behind Strahd von Zarovich. It all inspired me to go back to my Ravenloft RPG books and get ideas for a some campaign that will probably never come to life ...
I am now even more interested in the rest of Ravenloft novels!
slanderoid's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cbinx85's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
haltarratay's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this, more than I thought I would. I dock a star because, without giving too much away, his shift from big bad authoritative figure to lovesick tyrant seemed a bit too plot convenient… I don’t know if it fits him as a character but I let it slide because this was an otherwise enjoyable book, and the first one I’ve been able to finish in months. I do recommend it, especially if you’re into the Ravenloft/D&D scene. I knew basics about the Curse of Strahd campaign before, and getting background on his character makes me want to revisit the whole adventure.
sugarpop's review against another edition
5.0
One if the great Ravenloft novels featuring the most iconic character of the franchise.
Good for everyone who wants to know more about Strahd and his inner workings.
It was a great read from start to finish with only one questionable choice towards the end.
Good for everyone who wants to know more about Strahd and his inner workings.
It was a great read from start to finish with only one questionable choice towards the end.
gofftree's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
arleta_rae's review against another edition
5.0
Read this to prep for a DnD campaign and was not disappointed!
hitherlettuce47's review against another edition
5.0
Holy crap. Such a good history, told from Strahd's own mouth about where he came from, how he came to be a vampire, and how the history of Barovia has been altered by his hand. So many good quotes, and stories. It's really cool to get a better idea of what Strahd himself is like, and I will be incorporating this into my COS campaign. If any of my players read this... You're not allowed to read it yet!! Too many spoilers for the campaign! But it is a really good read for after.