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Summary: Blood thirsty for more books like this
Review: This book begins with Lestat waking up from along time asleep in the ground to the sound of the band called devil's night out and new noises that characterize the mtv era. He decides to take control of the band and become a rock star. He also decides to write an autobiography. Then the book seems to become that autobiography that he wrote. It tells us if his mortal childhood and vampire transformation. His dreams about becoming an actor and the dreams that he will never have . It tells about his erotic journey through life and how he befriended his best friend Nicolas. Magnus the vampire that bestowed the dark gift upon him and leaves him begging longing for answers that only he could tell him. It tells how he saves his mother with an immortal kiss. Lestat's encounter with a vampire coven that causes dilemmas for the vampire but through all the twists and turns of his story he realizes what a vampire truly is and what it takes to be one who thirsts for blood. Wow I cant tell you how much I liked this book. This book made my favorite genre change to horror, vampire books. This tale does show that Anne can be kind of wordy and overly descriptive but hey, it painted a very detail picture in my head. This book made you think. It questioned every moral I can think of. It made me think about my own principles and ethics. Though I like book I can see how people might think it was boring. The book did have its up and downs. At the beginning I had to struggle to keep reading it, but once I got in it a little bit further, I couldn't get away from it. What I thought was a little ironic though was that the first book showed Lestat as a vampire that I had come to hate but in this book I become to love him. The first book made you assume he just was a cruel hearted blood thirsty vampire but when I read this it made me see that he was completely different and had a story all his own
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Summary: Bravo, Anne!
Review: The follow up to Interview With The Vampire is an excellent piece of work told with Ms. Rice's signature writing style, which is sometimes too pansexual and extravagant to allow a reader to take any of her work as serious pieces of literature art. Sorry, Anne, but you've got a problem there . . . Tone it down! The Vampire Lestat answers some of the questions the first novel posed. I think the underlying theme of the vampire series (which Ms. Rice unfortunately ruins after the third book) is the burning question we all ponder: How did we get here? These vampires question their lineage, and this book brings to light Lestat's knowledge. I especially enjoyed the part of the novel where Lestat makes his mother a vampire. The characters, in general, are much more interesting in this novel than the first, especially Lestat's mother. The first novel, while interesting, is low brow in comparison to this dynamic follow up. Not to take anything away from Interview but this novel is hands down the best in the series. Apparently, Anne Rice must have enjoyed writing the novel as well, since Lestat, not Louis, became her primary vampire creature. I was faithful to the Vampire Chronicles until they became ridiculous. Lestat didn't need to descend into Hell. Lestat didn't need to become human again. What's that got to do with the vampires' heritage? In my opinion, Anne Rice should have stopped the series with three novels. And, of those three, The Vampire Lestat is the one I most recommend!
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Summary: Lestat is a masterpiece
Review: I don't read very many books, because I don't seem to enjoy it. After I started reading "The Vampire Lestat" it seemed that I couldn't put it down. Anne Rice does a wonderful job of showing and explaining all the features and characters of the story without making it seem boring or too indepth. The stories that are told by many numerous characters, especially Lestat, catch your attention and leave the action, adventure, and mystery for anyone to want to explore. I never thought that I could enjoy reading a book so much. To anyone that enjoys the mystery and art of vampires should read this book
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Summary: Pretty Damn Good
Review: An awesome sequel to Interveiw with the Vampire- a bit boring in parts though...
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Summary: A Powerful and Moving, though Wordy, Tale!
Review: I have some mixed feelings about Anne Rice's "The Vampire Lestat", but all things considered, I truly believe it is a worthwhile read. In this follow-up to "Interview with the Vampire", we are told the life story of Lestat de Lioncourt, and I was bothered by the inconsistencies between the two books. Lestat tells us that Louis has lied about all kinds of things, and the cruel and cold-hearted villain we came to know and love in "Interview with the Vampire" becomes a moral, soft-hearted, and tortured soul, always trying to do the right thing and find the answers to life's mysteries. Hmmm. I think if I had not read "Interview with the Vampire", I would have found "The Vampire Lestat" far more enjoyable, because then I would have been blissfully unaware of the transformation of Lestat's character. With that said though, "The Vampire Lestat" is a compelling, if lengthy and somewhat verbose, tale, and in the end I was glad I read it, because it has many redeeming qualities. The book purports to be Lestat's autobiography, and we are taken on a lush and erotic journey through Lestat's long and eventful life. From his youth as the son of a marquis in pre-Revolutionary France when Lestat befriends a troubled violinist named Nicolas, to the crowded streets of Paris where his life is changed forever by a solitary vampire named Magnus, who gives Lestat the dark gift before deserting him forever. Shocked and amazed by what has befallen him, Lestat, begins to learn what it is to be a vampire. Questions about the why and how of what he has become torment Lestat, but there is nobody for him to turn to. Lestat's story has many twists and turns; as he saves his mother from her deathbed with his immortal kiss, meets a hostile coven of Satan-worshipping vampires living under a cemetery, and ultimately goes off on a quest for a legendary ancient vampire named Marius in hopes of finding some answers to the questions that haunt him. And through it all we are treated to Rice's memorable and moving prose. However, the author's tendency to become overly descriptive is in evidence here, and there were some portions of the book that were a bit hard to get through. As I've already stated, my feelings about "The Vampire Lestat" are a bit ambiguous. But despite my criticisms of this book, I actually did like it a lot. Lestat's story is affecting, intriguing, and entertaining, and in the end I could honestly say that I enjoyed it. Many people adore this book, and it's easy to see why, and on the other hand quite a few people hate it, and I can understand their point of view too. I can't guarantee anything to anyone picking up this book, because Anne Rice's writing is hypnotic and beautiful to some, and deadly boring to others. Personally, I would have been sorry if I'd missed "The Vampire Lestat", since I really did become quite engrossed in Lestat's tale. So give this book a try and see what you think, you may just be pleasantly surprised!
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Summary: Very good!
Review: In my opinion, this is the best of the Vampire Chronicles. It has a gripping story and great characters. You find out a lot about Lestat and how he wasn't nearly as cold-hearted as he was played out in Interview with the Vampire. If you didn't like Louis's brooding attitude and were slightly turned off from the series by reading it, you ought to give this book a chance. It's totally different. Lestat is modest, yet full of himself. He is not the monstrosity that everything thinks, including himself, he is. The story isn't only about Lestat either. The book takes you through some of the brief histories of the vampires he meets. It is truly a great book. Best one in the Chronicles.
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Summary: absorbing...
Review: The second in the series, this book goes in-depth into the life (and afterlife) of Lestat de Lioncourt. This book is Lestat's defence against Louis portrayal of him as a selfish, cruel creator in Interview. Anne carefully builds on her precious world, and continues to weave the intricate details that she's come to be known for. So... read 'interview with the vampire' first, then this book and you'll be well on your way to Anne Rice's dark, but beautiful world.
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Summary: Fractured Lestat
Review: As a long-time lover of Ms. Rice's vampire chronicals, and a fan of Michael York, I ordered this audio book with confidence. Don't you make the same mistake. Mr. York's performance is hectic, hysterical and strained, and the "editing" of this abridged version is criminal. The tale becomes nearly incoherent in this treatment, and Mr. York deserves to be thrown into the Louisiana bayou for his part in it. Three thumbs down. All the way down.
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Summary: Thrilling and honest life story....memorable characters!!
Review: Interview with the Vampire won't prepare you for this...Anne Rice's semi- follow-up to her first exploration into the world of vampires brings forth characters as real as the people next door. After this many readings of my copy [which is quite literally falling apart as I currently reread it!] I find myself experiencing what seems to be a personal conversation between Lestat and myself instead of simply a story about a character. A great read. You don't need to be a fan of gothic horror-type novels to enjoy this. Pick this one up and you won't be able to put it down until you've devoured it, and gone onto the later courses of Queen of the Damned, Tale of the Body Thief, and Memnoch the Devil, all of which are absolutly addictive.
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Summary: Utterly Amazing
Review: This is, in my opinion, the BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN. It's the life story of a 250-year-old vampire, Lestat de Lioncourt, who becomes a rock star. His life begins in France, where he is a mortal aristocrat, and he runs away from home to become an actor. Then a crazy vampire, Magnus, turns him into a vampire. Along the course of the book, he meets a coven of backward vampires living under a cemetery, and eventually, the Queen of all vampires. Lestat is an amazing character. He's adventurous, fun, interesting, and sexy as hell. I love the scene at the end where he meets Louis again, the part with Akasha, and, umm...THE WHOLE DAMN BOOK. This is Anne Rice in peak form. Her language is vivid and beautiful and the characters are fascinating. I've read this book maybe 10 times. I would give it a six if I could. READ INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, THIS BOOK, AND QUEEN OF THE DAMNED. STOP THERE. I look at my copy of Merrick and I cry. Why, Anne, why? Why couldn't you write another book like the Vampire Lestat? And now you're writing the life story of MARIUS?!!... I think I'll read The Vampire Lestat again.
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