Thus we begin to read his story, one of vampires, slavery and a presidents’ humble beginnings. Events escalate until Henry entrusts the man with the secret diary of Abraham Lincoln, with a note that instructs him to use the diary to write a manuscript and submit it to Henry, if he can. A man named Henry Sturges is a regular visitor of the store, he often comes by to stock up on vintage branded items and never spends less than $50. Our story opens with a simple shop keeper stuck in a small town, he’s a writer but after having a family his passion for it has taken a back seat. Don’t get me wrong, Henry is pretty in the film but the book gives you so much more. I have to say after reading the book version it’s much better. I agreed and said that I longed for more backstory to Abraham and Henry. In that I explained that the general opinion was that there wasn’t enough backstory to the characters and it missed out so much. So about 2 years ago I reviewed the film version of this book, and after finally reading the novel I completely agree that the movie messes with the story too much – (spoilers below).īefore you read this you should go ahead and read my film review (I was new to writing then so forgive my unnecessary summary of the plot). I hereby resolve to kill every vampire in America.” One that would radically alter the course of his life, and bring a fledgling nation to the brink of collapse. He made straight for his journal and wrote down a single sentence.
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