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Book Review of Fevre Dream

Fevre Dream
Fevre Dream
Author: George R. R. Martin
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Horror
Book Type: Paperback
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I think most of us have brooded over the question of whether, given the opportunity to finally rid the world of vampires, we would really want to do it. Sure, most of us ask ourselves the question, but never come to an answer. There are so many good arguments on both sides. Is it better just to rid the world of blood-feasting ghouls, or can we forge a friendship that appreciates our cultural differences? Maybe we have a lot to learn from vampires; on the other hand, they harvest us by night and flee daylight, as they are abominations against nature.

Finally there's a book brave enough to take a stand on the issue. I won't say what decision he makes, but Abner Marsh, steamboat captain, is the guy who gets to make it. In my estimation, humankind couldn't have a better guy when the question of what to do about hemovore Americans finally comes to the fore.