There is no lack of vampires in literature. They have been in and out of fashion for some time and (hopefully) always will be. Along with all the new vampire books come all kinds of new vampires. I’m going to touch a few popular types and want to hear your feedback!! I want to know what kind of vampire you like (and let me know if I missed your vampire in my list)!
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Classic Vampire
They sleep in coffins. Burst into flames in the sun. Will hunt and kill you without feeling bad about it. And are able to be killed with a stake or bottle of holy water.
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Teen
Even though Twilight is both a popular book series and movie, people can’t stop making fun of sparkly vampires. They can go out in the sun, but their skin will sparkle as if covered with diamonds. They are “vegetarians” who don’t feed on humans. A certain main character falls in love with a human and strives to protect her and keep her from becoming a monster.
- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
There is also the now popular TV series The Vampire Diaries based on the books by LJ Smith. There are some bad vamps and some good ones. They tend to stay out of the sun (unless they are wearing a special ring). They are strong, fast, and drink blood.
- The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith
Tough Guys with a Softside
These are what I consider a romantic version of a classic vampire. They tend to be superhuman and need blood to survive. Some are evil while some are more humane. They are almost always drop-dead gorgeous
- Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
- Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
- Dark Lover by J. R. Ward
Scientific / “Real” World
These vampires are “real”. Their strengths and differences are explained with science and they live in our world. That doesn’t always make them a good-guy. Some are a different race living among us. Others are parasites infected humans.
So what kind of vamp do you prefer to read about?
Did I leave your man off the list? Please let me know!
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