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  • Dracula Cha Cha Cha

  • Anno Dracula Book 3
  • By: Kim Newman
  • Narrated by: William Gaminara
  • Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (164 ratings)
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Dracula Cha Cha Cha

By: Kim Newman
Narrated by: William Gaminara
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Summary

Rome 1959. Along the Via Veneto, the living and the dead enjoy la dolce vita, as the vampires, intellectuals, conspirators, jet-setters and swindlers of Europe gather in an endless round of indulgence and gaiety, dancing giddily to the music of the Dracula Cha Cha Cha. The Vampire King, in Italian exile, is to be married to a Moldavian princess, and rumours circulate that his wedding will be the first move in a campaign to return him to his position as Lord of the Undead and a power in the world. In the eternal city, three corpses in the Fontana di Trevi lead three vampire women towards the destinies of their hearts. A flamboyant murderer stalks the elder vampires of the city, perhaps intent on wrecking the Royal Marriage; an undead British secret agent with a license to kill is swept up in a titanic conflict with the supernatural agents of Smersh; a living American opportunist sees a way of surviving as a parasite upon the dead; and a creature older even than Count Dracula is awakened to decide the fates of lovers and monsters. From the author of Anno Dracula and The Bloody Red Baron comes this novel of horror and mystery, romance and intrigue.

©2012 Kim Newman (P)2012 Audible Ltd

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Series Finale

I'm always surprised that Kim Newman isn't a more popular and well known author as I always find his books accessible and entertaining. I have to say that this one is not my favourite in this series but it is a decent novel nevertheless (I prefer my vampires to be more inhuman and bloodthirsty than retrospective and esoterical).



I understand there are some other short stories in this Dracula series but I don't think they are integral to this storyline and Newman uses Dracula Cha Cha Cha to complete this series in a thoughtful and intelligent manner. Skipping from the horrors of First World War trench warfare to Rome in 1959 avoids the obvious and easy route of using the second world war as a vehicle for monsters. For a vampire novel there is comparatively little bloodletting and Newman uses his skill in dropping a mixture of real and fictional names, places and events to allow the reader to have a warm feeling of smugness when picking up on the in-jokes without feeling frustrated knowing there are many you have missed!



I wouldn't recommend coming at this book without having read the first two, Anno Dracula and the Bloody Red Baron as, in modern TV series parlance, this is a conclusion to a story arc but if you have spare credits knocking about the three make a series worth reading.

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  • 02-05-14

final part

Poor finish to a good trilogy. This was all over the place with very little construction.

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Mondo Monologues

Great set-up; plenty of fun pop culture references; intriguing alternative history plot; excellent production. In the debit column there's way too much exposition and too much of the dialogue is just monologue, with one character giving us large chunks of plot or back story in the guise of talking to another character. Still; it was enough fun that I may get one of the earlier books in the series.

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A satisfying conclusion to Newman's trilogy.

As with the previous books in this series, Newman captures an era convincingly and with a knack for the intriguing alt-history twist. Having said that, without the battle of wits and wills between Charles and Vlad, the conclusion rather literally lacks bite. I will be very interested to see what the next book in the series looks like, given the ending here.

Gaminara continues to read well, effectively distinguishing the characters clearly. However he does occasionally seem to trip over and use the wrong voice for the wrong character. Given how often this happens, I can't help but feel that parts should have been re-edited to correct these errors, which can be confusing.

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Cha Cha Cha !

I've realised that my overall enjoyment of the individual novels in this series is directly correlated to my liking for, interest in and knowledge of the period in which they're set, and the supporting cast of characters - fictional and real - who inhabit it. This one is full of references to all things cool, hep and late '50's ... (J)Hamish Bond and Orson Wells, John Houston and a hideous 3-way amalgamation of Frankenstein's creature, Goldfinger's henchman Oddjob, with his lethal bowler hat and the steel teethed Jaws from "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker", all romping around the 1950's world of Roman cinema in the eternal city !! Marvelous !! Hence, despite my love of everything about Kim Newman 's prose, narrative style, humour, and dialogue, I loved this one fractionally more than its predecessor set during WW1. Can't wait to read the next two in the series, which I know will not disappoint !

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A Glorious Cauldron of Blood and Allusion.

Kim Newnan sings the soundtrack of my life. So many films, books and legends that I soaked up whilst growing old in a way his characters never can. Loved it.

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An Adventure for Readers

Dracula Cha Cha Cha is a mid Twentieth Century thriller. As the earlier books in the series it slips seamlessly into the style, idioms, and culture of the age in which it's set. It is populated by figures of the time and full of little jokes for readers and to delight those who lived then. The story itself is a murder mystery thriller, a spy novel that pays tribute to Ian Fleming and gives a nod to Len Deighton's in passing. A supernatural thriller. A murder mystery. All executed with the style of La Dolce Vita. It is a wonderful (in every sense of the word) experience. I loved it.

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  • Jo
  • 24-03-21

Rediculous but fun.

The story is downright silly but set amongst lavish historical surroundings. Some interesting ideas around a reversed polarity of the traditional Vampire storytelling. A bit of a who-dun-it, but this is not the strength of the story.
The narrator seems stiff at first but becomes very pleasant to listen to.

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Another successful tale of myth and fact

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book. It works as a standalone listen, but to appreciate all of its details and nuances the two previous titles in the series should be heard/read first

What other book might you compare Dracula Cha Cha Cha to, and why?

Most of The late Kim Newman's other works which skilfully blend fictional characters into historical factual settings.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Dracula's wedding party and the subsequent plot development

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not particularly as the storyline is not one that is designed to "move" you .. It's vampires in Europe in the 1950s!

Any additional comments?

A great addition to the series, with previous characters and celebrities of the era .. Great fun.

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Another Triumph from Kim & William.

Gene, Katie and Penny Friends at Last? Great Ending to a Wonderful Trilogy. (Highlights/HamishBond007/OrsonWells/TooManyToFitHere.)

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