Interview With the Vampire

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Summary: Hypnotic
Review: I use reading as my escape. I don't have the resources at this point in my life to do all the incredible things I plan to do. This book introduced me to a world where I can do it all. Now I have been to New Orleans, I have been to Paris, I have seen history unfold. I believe that even though I have true friends and a family who loves me that the only person I can truly depend on is myself. In a way Louis feels the same way. This book took me away, to a place where I do not have to do anything but enjoy, and feel, and see, and touch, and hear. I remember I finished this book New Year's Eve 1995. I think it's time to take another holiday and reread what I think is one of the finest novels ever written. Thank you Anne for not being afraid to take the reader places that few have the courage or talent to accomplish.

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Summary: SHOCK ME! PLEASE.
Review: I don't read every day. I don't read everything. Though, when I read something, I demand to read something new, original, from a brand new point of view. I didn't like Bram Stoker's Dracula because is from a human point of view. I know what a man feels when is scared by the unknown. I don't know what "the unknown" can feel before killing a man. Anne Rice created this feelings with vivid intensity and realism. "Interview with the Vampire" -to me- is some kind of a prototype, a new branch of description from the predator's point of view. Through the eyes of the "monster". I loved this book and the rest to come. Thank you Anne ! GO ON, SHOCK ME ! PLEASE

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Summary: Anne Rice is a master of fiction!
Review: I don't believe I have ever read a better book. You will be pulled into the world of Louis and his life after being born into Darkness. Lestat, as always, is Anne Rice's unlikely hero and is brought to life like no other character within the pages. Louis is a dark-angel, everyone he meets falling in love with him. It is not only a peek into the world of a vampire, but a glimpse at human nature. I could not recommend a book more hightly. I simply suggest that you continue to read the "Vampire Chronicles," they will tear down the walls of reality.

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Summary: Truly fantastic and worth rereading many times.
Review: I have read this book many times as well as the movie. And everytime I finish it, I look back and love every sentence of it. Many times my friends criticize me for reading something "so blatently homoerotic." But to all those people out there who are afraid of two men hugging, that's what vampires are about. Killing, sensuality, and sexuality. Without these things, a vampire is just an immortal statue. Get over your hangups if you decide to read this book, but if you do, it's very worth the time. One day, this book will be required reading in high school english classes. A true work of literature.

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Summary: Not as good as the movie would make you think...
Review: The movie is probably better than the book in this case, because Rice's writing style is very flat - almost like reading a screenplay. Her storytelling ability is good but she doesn't really have a writing style to go along with it. Not really recommended.

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Summary: A dark thrilling novel
Review: It is simply the best book I've read in a long time. It is brilliant, and makes the other books I've loved pale in comparison. Anne Rice has a great imagination and a great talent for writing. I love the philosophy she adds to give dept to what being a vampire must mean. All the characters come alive, the atmoshpere of Paris, New Orleans, the emotions - they are all very real. I can go on forever about what I like about this novel... Truly a great read!

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Summary: Engaging
Review: A truly engaging and sympathetic psychological vampire story. I don't think I'll read any of the other post-success books that she pops out as quickly as Stephen King, makes me wary, but I definitely recommend this one for a good time and yes, even (gasp!) some thought.

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Summary: A BEAUTIFUL FANTASY
Review: I never had the desire to read vampire books, but at the urging of a good friend, I ended up spending a evening at home with Louis, Lestat and Claudia. What a beautiful, yet tragic tale of the undead wishing they were dead. The regret Louis delt with night in and night out could very well be felt by humans everyday. We all regret something sooner or later, but fortunately, we dont have to live with it for eternity. And Lestat was what a vampire should be, strong and without regret. But little Claudia....kind of disturbing to think of a little girl drinking blood. But thats the purpose of books like this. I must say though, it was a good evening at home with those three vampires and I do recommend this book.

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Summary: A book of realistic logic
Review: This book unlike other vampire books, makes sence. Just think about living forever, wouldn't it simply get boring? Wouldn't you get sick of the killing? This book doesn't tell any great, incredible, story, it's just a realistic story of a vampire and his life, his experiences, his feelings. It's nothing special. But after reading it you understand why the author made it. To tell everyone, that maybe being a vampire isn't so wonderfull and fun after all. Neither is living forever. But you have to wonder, that maybe, if there were vampires today, wouldn't it be easier to live as a vampire today.

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Summary: The finest, most challenging horror fiction
Review: This book is truly wonderful. The characterisation is spot on, and the dialogue entirely convincing. And in response to the reviewer who called Steven King "serious", he is an ammateur compared to the author of this book. Not just horror- genius literature