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Summary: Interview with the Vampire(1st Vampire Chronicles novel)
Review: The book that started it all. When I first read it, it enraptured me and I could not stop reading it! It focuses on the vampire Louis, a native of New Orleans(like the author)who originally came from Paris. After his religious brother's death, he is in deep pain and anguish. The ruthless vampire, Lestat, turns him into a vampire, opens his eyes to an all new world. Louis at first feeds upon animals such as rats, because of his fear of human death. His first "real" human taking was a young girl who's mother had just died of the plague named Claudia. Claudia at first seems to follow Lestat's ruthlessness, but soon becomes very emotionally attached to Louis. When Claudia becomes overwhelmed with love and need for her and Louis to be together, she kills Lestat(or so she thought...) They then retreat to Paris in search of other vampires. They find a theatre called the "Theatre des Vampires". Then they meet with a vampire named Armand. He is the leader of the other vampires there and he wants Louis, but not Claudia. Claudia all but forces Louis to make the woman Madeleine a vampire to watch after her because she knows that Armand wants her dead. And sure enough Claudia and Madeleine died. Louis then kills all of the vampires at the theater excluding Armand. Armand and he then travel all across the world after art. Then Louis' dispair harms yet again another loved one as Armand leaves him, forever. And that brings him to where he is now. BEWARE! I have not yet read the other Vampire Chronicle books but I VERY much intend to do so(I might just order 'em off this fine site!)and when I do read them be prepared because another review will be waiting...=)
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Summary: Not an Anne rice fan here!
Review: I didn't like Anne's usage of words. I felt like I was being bombarded by feelings rather than the story. I'm a fan of Stephen King and Michael Chirchton. Now those two guys make you see the book, not just read it. I like seeing my books. She just didn't cut it, well.....at least not for me. I'm not going to have the slightest problem staying away from the rest of the chronicles, or any of Anne Rice's work for that matter.
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Summary: Greatest work to date
Review: I personally think that this book is Anne Rice's greatest work ever. It sets the premise for the rest of the vampire chronicles.She truly is a genius and I look forward to more of her great work.
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Summary: A Book to Fall in Love With
Review: This is an outstanding book with an explosive plot. Not only does the reader get drawn into the story; you BECOME the story. Each word brings you closer to learning the true vampire experience. From the small rural town near New Orleans to the cities of Eastern Europe, the setting takes you back in time to witness killings and seductions. Strong characterization also adds to the story, making it interesting to read. Louis, the main character, is a vampire struggling to come to terms with his destiny as an immortal being. You become involved in his life, and learn how friendly vampires actually can exist. I loved to read about Louis and see how he thought and acted in any given situation. Conflict also added much suspense and thrils to the book. When Loius and Lestat, an angry vampire, often fought, you wonder how they will resolve it. Will they kill one another? Will the more dominant figure rise above te other? These are just a few questions that surface while reading. To summarize my review, I recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting, well detailed, and heartpounding read. This page turner leaves you awed as you discover the facts of the dark vampire world.
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Summary: The Book that Started It All
Review: A very interesting redefinition of the vampire lore. The book that began the Anne Rice craze. By far the best in the series (sequels never live up to the original). I for one found this to be a complete tale that had no need for any follow-up. However, the power of the dollar and a legion of fans caused Ms. Rice to try to invent some sort of follow-up tales. The character of Louis is so interesting as is the mysterious LeStat. We also have a fascinating cast of characters inhabiting the Theater of the Vampires. The narration is fascinating as the interviewer observes all types of eerie body movements from his vampire subject during the interview.
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Summary: Was this book good? HELL YEAH!
Review: This book was the first book I have ever read that was on vampires and it was also my first Anne Rice encounter. It was amazingly delious to eat up each page in my head. I couldn't stop reading until the very end. I was driven to tears about Claudia! (I am very emotional, so bare with me here....and maybe I exaggerated...ok it was a couple tears) anyway..this book was very good and I recommend it as well as any other Anne Rice book you can get your hands on.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: This was the first book I read by Anne Rice. I did see the movie before I read the book but the book wasn't ruined for me. It was one of the best books I've ever read! Louis was realistic and dreamlike at the same time. He felt like a human allowing me to identify with his character. Lestat, though evil and completely awful, was amazing! I loved the elements he brought to the book.. the conflicts, the unkindness, his charm, etc. But by far, my favorite character was Claudia. She was so evil and cold.. much of the time, it was her character that made me want to read on. I love all of the characters, except maybe for Armand. And that is for reasons that are brought out near the end of the book. I highly, highly reccomend it!
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Summary: Cool in a freakish sort of way...
Review: This is the first book of hers I've read, and it definitely won't be the last. Sure, the fact that it's entirely a story being told annoyed me at first, what with quotes-inside-quotes and stuff, but I got over it. The plot is well-drawn and not too complicated, but it's impossible to predict what will happen next. She creates solid characters with realistic weaknesses. I liked Louis's struggle to accept immortality and Claudia's eternal form as a child. If blood bothers you, you're not going to like this, but it was told so poetically that it was easy to forget that hey, Louis is killing this guy! It's told very well from a first-person perspective, making you feel like you're right there with him, morbid as that may be. Highly recommended, but not for the very faint of heart.
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Summary: VAMPIRES... Oooooohh!
Review: I loved this book... It really got a hold of me from the first page... However, towards the middle of the end, really bored me! This is the third novel I read by Anne Rice, and I do love the movie better as well... But you miss alot that's in the story than the movie, so I recommend reading the book and then watching the movie...
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Summary: MESMERIZING
Review: The very fact that Anne Rice could make a very unlovable character, such as a vampire, quite lovable, is an astonishing feat in itself. In beautiful, straightforward prose, Rice explores the inner life of a vampire and manages to make him sympathetic. Louis, Lestat and Claudia are fascinating characters we come to know and identify with. On a larger scale, this talented author very deftly explores deep philosophical questions concerning the mystery and meaning of life and death and immortality through the eyes of those who have actually experienced it. Philosophical treatise or fascinating story--this book truly has it all. Rich in metaphor and imagery, I think it is the very best of Rice's Vampire Chronicles, the most atmospheric and, by far, the most cleanly plotted.
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