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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: Memnoch the Devil was plainly incredible. The book wasn't only hard to put down, but very creative. Anne Rice chose the best last step of Lestat's journey and she did it with style. This final chapter of the chronicles was a superb ending. And as always Lestat was yet to suprise me. If you are interesting in reading this slow paced, but totally rewarding novel be prepared to be not only amazed beyoung belief, but prepared to become changed as a person.
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Summary: Yes!
Review: I was somewhat hesitant to read this after the slightly disappointing 'Tale of the Body Thief' but when I picked it up, I could scarce put it down until I had devoured it. A marvellous book with all we've come to expect from Rice's masterful storytelling. Some of the content may offend the more sensitive of you (especially where religious beliefs are strongly held, particularly Christianity) but the whole thing is handled so well that you would have to be a real prude to find fault.Nevertheless, some of you may. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and think it a highly original tale that you will most certainly enjoy.
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Summary: Personal Favourite.
Review: I've read the entire Vampire Chronicles, including the newer ones and The New Tales of the Vampire, and of all, past and present, Memnoch the Devil has been my favourite. Taking place on a cosmic scale (Heaven, Earth, Hell), the story is very Miltonesque. The character of Memnoch is as easy to become entranced with as Lestat. Rice brings a whole new area into the Vampire Chronicles by dabbling in the Christian mythology, one which demonstrates new emotions in our favourite characters and at the same time lends a new vunerablility to them. I recommend this for anyone to whom the Vampire Chronicles appeal to on a more emotional level, as opposed to the fantastic, though I feel this story satisfies both those aspects.
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Summary: A Tough One to Rate
Review: I have had mixed emotions about the entire Vampire Chronicles. As in the first four books of the series, I found the language almost poetic, the story fascinating, the characters 3-dimensional, and yet, I wasn't satisfied. Most of our old friends make cameo appearances, including David, Louis and Armand. I was pleased to see that the author did not worry about negative press regarding Memnoch's views on Christianity, etc. She definitely pulled no punches. At a minimum, this novel serves as a commentary on the world's religious history and at least should make readers think about the bloody history of organized religion in our world society. I found some parts of the novel a little too poetic in that the language threw me off track. But I suppose it is quite difficult to create believable dialogue when you are using God and the Devil as your characters. Occasionally I was lost and found myself daydreaming. The threads of the story line were so long though, that I didn't seem to have missed much. Still, the book is worth reading, whether for the religious viewpoint or the continuing story of the Vampires.
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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: I really enoyed "Memnoch the Devil" although I can see why some people didn't and were down right offended! I had read all of the vampire chronicles except this one because I, too, was put off by it's "religious" theme. But now I regret not picking it up sooner! This novel is a great read and it makes you examine your own thoughts on God and religion. Readers need to come to this novel with an open mind and just be taken in by the story.
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Summary: A book I relate to
Review: Long have I asked the questions that this book asks about the true agenda of God & religion. I have always related to Lestat, but now I can relate well to Memnoch. His quarrel with God has driven him to a madness almost. He is so set in his mission to prove God wrong that he's become more like Him. Is the book long? Yes. Did I myself find it boring? No. There are 3 or 4 dry spots, and then Anne gets my interest right away. If you're looking for the meloncholy vampires from Anne's other books, than you probably won't enjoy this installment. If you're looking for a philosophical look at religion & the struggle of the human soul, than Please read this book. It may not answer my questions about religion & life, but at least I'm not the only one out there asking these questions.
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Summary: Memnoch, the devil
Review: This is a very cool book. It was very interesting to see a book from the devil's point of view. How many people would take that kind of risk? Most people would be worried about being called blasphemous or something. Seeing how the devil views the war for souls was very interesting. If you like Anne Rice, you will love this book.
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Summary: Anne, why?!?!
Review: I love the character of Lestat. I love the chronicles. I do not love this book. I feel like I deserve an award for getting through the entire middle part. ACK! And please, having him gorge on menstrual blood...what was the point? You destroyed Lestat for what reason?
This book just does not match any of the chronicles so far. The character development of the other novels just got blown to bits with this "novel". The story, ugh. I still just don't get the point because I was waiting for it to have something to do with the other Chronicles...to keep the characters true and this book seems to be a completely new thing borrowing character's names.
If you like having your characters in a series tossed out for something else and a story that is just a very long winded diatribe on concepts of good/evil and belief systems, then this book is for you. For me, it put the brakes on my fascination with this series. I am almost afraid to try and read the next book in this series.
I have to apologize for the review...I just cannot give this the right words to tell you how disappointed I am in the way it made me feel after completing it.
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Summary: The Agony and The Ecstasy
Review: In his latest adventure, our loveable Lestat-by far the most amusing anti-hero I've ever admired-is at it again. That is, testing all boundaries to find the `Truth,' in his unorthodox and unimaginable methods.
This time: God and the Devil [aka Memnonch]. Who are they and what do they both want? Why do they exist and what are their means and ends? What is Hell? What is Heaven? And what is the price rendered in both places?
These are the kind of questions that Lestat attempts to tackle by not merely posing the question aloud but by learning about the two most powerful beings in Heaven and in Hell-God and the Devil themselves.
With Memnoch the Devil at his heels, Lestat is given the ultimate amnesty for his acts and answers by being asked to become either an angel in Hell...or a soldier in Heaven. He is given the chance to understand and see both places, to discover the Truth and meaning of it all--the choice is his.
This is the most mind-blowing and intense tale by Rice to date. While Eloquent and beautifully written from beginning to end, so much is going on that you might lose sight of what the book is about. I'm not completely satisfied but it was a terrific read I encourage everyone to experience. It is not one to miss or to shake off lightly. You will either read it in a day or take the longest possible time to finish it and whether you understand it is the real question. I'm still scratching my head and thinking about it. Regardless, it's meant to throw you off and as always, her postulations and imagery may shock you or they may be old stories you already knew.
Ultimately, she never gives a final stance but presents a point of view that is timeless and thought provoking. The truth is whatever you're willing to risk of your own sanity and reality. Enjoy the ride.
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Summary: Can't put it down, page turner delight!
Review: I have not yet finished this book but my neck hurts and my shoulder from not being able to put this book down. I have never had a book take me away into the other realms and have creation theorized in a different outlook, via Memnoch the former angel. It reminded me that nobody has questioned the bible as literature and history enough. Maybe this is a fable from Anne Rice, but it stops to make anyone think that there are many ways of viewing creation, evolution, and what could have happened afterwards to the spiritual war going on when humans keep evolving. I hope her other novels are as good as this one, I intend to keep reading after finishing the first 4 in the Vampire Chronicles series. One starts to believe these creatures really do exist.
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