EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Fall Review | Guillermo del Toro's Vampire Trilogy Gets Even Better?
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
The vampire apocalypse is spreading... and somehow The Fall is even better than The Strain.In this spoiler-lite review, I dive into Book 2 of The Strain Trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, exploring why this sequel raises the stakes in every possible way. From ancient vampire conspiracies and unforgettable character arcs to relentless pacing and cinematic storytelling, this was everything I hoped for—and more.If you enjoyed The Strain, are curious about the trilogy, or are looking for one of the best modern horror series featuring vampires, this review is for you.In this episode:🧛 Spoiler-lite review📚 Book details and series overview🦇 Why I decided to continue the trilogy⚔️ Eight reasons you may love this novel⚠️ Reasons it might not be for everyone⭐ My final thoughts and ratingHave you read The Fall? Do you prefer the novels or the FX television adaptation? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!If you enjoyed this review, please consider:👍 Liking the video📺 Subscribing to Fantasy for the Ages🔔 Ringing the notification bell so you never miss an episodeA heartfelt thank you to all of our Patreon supporters. Your generosity helps make this channel possible!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#TheFall #TheStrain #GuillermoDelToro #ChuckHogan #BookReview #HorrorBooks #VampireBooks #Horror #FantasyForTheAges #HorrorLiterature #SciFiHorror #DarkFantasy #BookTube #BookReviewer #VampireHorrorWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Fall: t.ly/lwCPMWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:41 - Book Details3:07 - Why Jim Read This4:30 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 5:22 - Eight Reasons Someone May Enjoy This8:29 - Three Reasons to Skip It9:33 - Jim’s Final Thoughts10:50 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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