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Book Review of The Strain (Strain, Bk 1)

The Strain (Strain, Bk 1)
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Finally, a really good HORROR story featuring vampires. I was beginning to think they didn't exist anymore (Thank you Twilight and Anita Blake and The Hollows). Of course, what else do you expect from Guillermo Del Toro?

This is a very dark, horror story. It treats vampires as a type of virus that takes over the body. It delves into the hows and whys of vampirism and talks about several "master" vampires and a war they have going on. It's really detailed but a swift read nonetheless despite the nearly 600 pages.

If you want a good story with vampires that's a true horror story, read this book.