I have to say that, first off, this is a classic and deserves to be read. On the other hand, the writing style used by Stoker is quite hard to get through. That's why I've given it only two stars. Having said that, I must say that hidden there in the slow pace and the difficult style, is one of the most touching scenes I've ever read in a book. It actually brought tears to my eyes. In this scene, Lucy is dead and her poor fiance, being all manly, has had to hold back his feelings about losing his beloved. He happens to be alone in a room with Mina and he reveals some of his heartache to her, because she is a woman, and it's safe to open one's heart to a woman, to reveal what's causing it to feel so raw. Lucy comforts him by placing a hand on his, and really, it's very touching. 
 So read Dracula, really everyone should, but be forwarned about a plodding pace and an encumbered style of writing.