Sunday, February 19, 2017

Horror Annotation



Author: Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan
Title: The Strain
Genre: Horror
Publication Date: June 2, 2009
Number of Pages: 403
Geographical Setting: New York City, New York
Time Period: Present
Series: The Strain Trilogy




Summary: A plane arrives at JFK and as soon as it lands everything goes black. A doctor from the CDC that investigates biological threats finds all but four people aboard the plane dead from no apparent cause. In less than 24 hours the bodies of the deceased are missing and the city is faced with a vampiric virus that could destroy life as we know it. Will a former professor that survived the Holocaust be able to help stop the spread of the virus before it's too late?
Characteristics of Horror Genre: The book contains a creepy and suspenseful tone throughout the story and the ending is unresolved, both classic features of the horror genre. The monsters in this story are of a supernatural nature, however; the author provides a scientific explanation to make the story more plausible in today's society. The protagonist of the story is flawed, but I think this makes him more realistic and relatable for the reader. The author uses language that allows the reader to vividly picture the vampires and the danger they pose. At the end of the book the Master gets away and the reader is introduced to another group of vampires, making the reader continue with the next book in the series to get closure.

Read-A-likes:

Fiction: These books will appeal to someone that enjoyed The Strain. They feature vampires, viruses and the potential end of the world.

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Nonfiction: The books address the folklore and myths surrounding vampires.

Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology Vampyres: Lord Byron to Count Dracula Vampires: From Dracula to Twilight: The Complete Guide to Vampire Mythology



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