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Summary: Probably a new style.
Review: Someone may think that's a horror type story, but to be honest it's something different. It's a new style, probably deeper that horrors, which are suppose to cause fear. This book has the special climate, and after reading it, you'll probably: a) want more, b) won't touch another book in weeks, because you don't want to lose the atmosphere, c) you'll read the book 100 times... (don't ask where i know that from...) It causes many kinds of feelings, unlike other book i've recently read. I will never forget it... (and i'll probably read it for the 101st time ;) )
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Summary: Read this first.......if you get a chance
Review: I read the series out of order, sitting through Blood Canticle first (eeew)because I didnt know this was still available. It is still the best. If you have seen the movie, know that the book was first, and the stories do change from page to screen. First off, the lives of Louis & Lestat are far more tragic than you could ever feel the depth of on screen. There is history, traditions, subtle nuances in here you just cant watch in a movie. The characters are strongly developed. They truely are the saddest group of vampires you will ever meet. These characters are the strongest, and if you dont fall in love with them in just a few pages, your'e ,ost likely made of stone ! Ms Rice has taken a creature formerly associated with sheer terror, and made it the very sourceof all human emotion, suffering, and pain. I notice that alot of people fall in love with books in what is referred to as the "prime" of thier lives. In reading this, one can see why. The simple allure of being "perfect" and "preserved" forever. To have a lifetime to change, grow, and perfect ones true image. Its a book you cant put down ! VIVE Lestat !
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Summary: Interview with the Vampire
Review: i think that the book is the most wanderfol book
ilike this kind of book cos it mekmy live in anather world
this book discribe evry ting very good
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Summary: Masterpiece
Review: I first became Rice obsessed in the 10th grade when I first read this novel. I specifically remember finishing it one week before the movie was released. I read it a few more times throughout the years and had to read it again this past spring for a class I took on vampire mythology and was reminded of just why I love this novel.
This novel isn't really about vampires, but about humans. The philosophical aspects regarding life/death/heaven/hell/good/evil/G-d/mortality brought up with this novel are amazing and I still find it hard to believe that I can still recite a particular passage Armand tells Louis about "how many vampires do you think have the stamina for immortality?"
I would like to re-read all of the Vampire Chronicles to gauge my reactions to it now compared to when I first read them. Still, this is Rice's masterpiece. I'm very interested in the vampire subculture from an anthropological perspective, so if the story seems appealing, I'll probably give it a read. I wasn't too impressed with Stoker's Dracula (I can feel the stakes being sharpened already) and didn't feel the pull to continue on with the Anita Blake series I started as a book report for the same vampire mythology class. I'm not saying all of Rice's novels are excellent, but this one is, in my opinion, the best of her collection.
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Summary: An amazingly emotional ride
Review: I had watched the movie long long ago, and my best friend (a horror fanatic) was obsessed with the book series, so I decided to read the first book. I couldnt put it down, and read it in three days. Anyone that has posted 1 star for this book should not be an influence if you want to read this book--they have no thrill for reading.
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Summary: Don't read this book!!!
Review: I received this book as a Christmas present and was excited to read it. I did not like the way it made me feel while I read it and my wife thought I was acting strangely during that two week period. I had no religious convictions at the time of reading but still felt that it was inspired by evil and it still leaves me with a sick feeling in my stomach. I will read no more of Anne Rice's novels as result and recommend against reading her work.
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Summary: I didnt like it
Review: 'Interview With The Vampire' by Anne Rice, I found this novel as something I wish that I did not read, but I decided to read it, and personally she is a master of the vampire, but this novel was my only Anne Rice novel, and was my last. I found the story to be slow, there was a lot of human emotion in this book, but I am used to being scared by vampires (Salems Lot for example) and vampires are just supposed to kill, there are some scenes where they do feed, but vampires are not supposed to have emotion, they are supposed to be blood suckers who haunt at night, and terrorize the town like in Salem's Lot.
I guess that I just have a different seeing on vampires. Anyway, the story follows around Lewis, a rich man in the 17 or 18 century, I cant remember, then he meets this vampire, and he turns into one, and he lives his life. The story takes place in two places in two different times: San Francisco, present, and New Orleans 17 or 18 century.
Lewis lives his life like he was still human, but I found this book to be too full of nothing, there is nothing exciting in this book, it is just him talking, and talking, and talking. It gets real boring, REAL FAST! I dont know what people see in this novel, but then I am not a big fan of Anne Rice, and I never will be. I just think that I rather just stick to Stephen King's Salems Lot if I want a real good vampire novel.
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Summary: A Vampire Classic
Review: Though admitidly over twenty years old, 'Interview with the Vampire' is without a doubt one of the most well written (and famous) vampire novels ever to to be published.Now considered an essential in terms of vampire drama reading, Rice's novel is the autobiographical story of Louis Pointe du Lac, and 18th century plantation owner who's sudden and tragic loss of his younger brother sends the young man spiraling into an almost suicidal depression. It is here that Lestat, the foppish, charistmatic and deliciously wicked hero of the Vampire Chronicles makes his appearance as a kind of undead savoir for the man. Making Louis a vampire, Louis immediately rejects his new life but attempts to make the best of it. The rest of the story follows Louis's exploits as he travels with Lestat around the world, becomes the inadvertant guardian and eventual paritial lover of Claudia, the youngest ever made vampire. It spirals to their dramatic escape from Lestat and Louis's eventual loss and short reunion with his maker, in one achingly poetic and strikingly human portrayl of vampires and their life. Though a bit hard to swallow at times, Rices overwhelmingly descriptive first-person narrative is easily ignored as the story in the backdrop does an excellent job of distracting the read from the sometimes heavy prose. Though now criticed as heavy and annoyingly meloncholy, here we see Rice's now familar formula telling of one's life story as it was meant to be seen. A wondeful, in-depth preview into the private thoughts and reactions of a character telling of the events of their life. Every scene Rice tells is painted a vivid and beautiful picture as she gives new life to the often shadowy and frightening world of the night. Some of the less patient readers may be turned off by her, at-times overly long descriptions and sluggish pace. But those readers who treasure details and vivid pictures will undoubtedly fall for this now classic vampire story. Even those readers who simply value a good plot and well created characters should enjoy this novel and find the trudge through heavy and poetic prose well worth the trip. A must read for all Vampire fans. Koyla Dae
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Summary: The Beginning
Review: After being thrilled with Anne Rice's style when I read "The Witching Hour" several years ago, I vowed to eventually read all of her work. Finally I have set myself to the task, beginning at the beginning with "Interview," her first, now classic novel. For me Anne Rice's vampire and witches chronicles are a splendid mix of poetry, exotic romance, history, and philosophy, all entwined into a juicy supernatural tale. What could be better? Here, we follow the story of vampire Louis, told from his perspective, as he painstakingly searches to unravel the mystery of his immortality. The story, although it is about vampires, seems to ride along the lines of man's neverending search for the history and purpose of human life. At least that's the analogy that I got. Anne Rice does such a fantastic job of weaving the story through her character's personalities. She effortlessly pulls a reader back and forth through time, and across miles, writing stories within her stories. Absolutely spellbinding stuff! One word of advice: If you haven't already, don't see the movie before you read the book. I watched the movie for the second time while I was smack in the middle of the book... kinda broke the magic of the story for me. The movie, although I enjoyed it on it's own account, does not even come close to the fun of this read.
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Summary: I want to know more...
Review: Anne Rice, is a master vampire who brings you in as one of her own. Teaching, taunting and creating a desire of beyond-human emotion. With each passing chapter, she creates a hunger that can only be quenched through her words. Before you are aware you are one of her own, and can comprehend the desires of the vampires she understands all to well. ... Not a connoisseur of Vampire books, I was very pleased with the book, and longed for more. The book seemed to call to me, for it had been many months since I had seen the failed movie Queen of the Damned. The movie, good in parts was not all that great due to overacting and nonrealistic sequences. However, I wanted to read and learn more about it, her through the book... Yet, I felt I should start at the beginning. And here I am... After reading the book, I look forward to reading about Lestat and about how he came to be. But I have a few gripes about the book. The time traveled in this book goes over centuries. And yet, the language of the vampires is sometimes too modern? For Example, Louis uses the word stupid in one tangent. Another example is Louis is talking about housewives. Well, like I said I am not sure about the year(s), but from what I understand the term housewife is rather modern. (post 1920?) I say this because, women did not work outside the home, therefore there is no need for the terminology of a housewife? I am not a linguist but these and other instances stuck out to me like a sore thumb. * I have been corrected- Charles M. Robinson III wrote me and said: "Read your review of Interview with the Vampire. I agree on the problem of words. For example, in The Wonder Years, they used Yuppie terms that we never used in the '60s. In House of Wax, taking place about 1907, they said "normalcy," a non-word coined by Warren Harding in 1920. In Interview, however, most word usage is appropriate. "Housewife," for example, is a very ancient term that, in fact, was made obsolete by women entering the workforce, and by modern times in general. It is used to distinguish from midwife, or the various other types of wives of the past. It translates directly, i.e. German, Hausfrau. In fact the Swedish word for "wife" (spouse) is "hustru" (housewife).
Also, "stupid" is very ancient, indicating dull-witted, confused, or intellectually slow: stupid (French), estupido (Spanish), stupido (Italian). I have seen it in Civil War memoirs to describe men who suffered from combat fatigue." The book is worthy of a read. Since this is my first introduction to Ms. Rice I look forward to more. On a final note, there was one reviewer who said it better to read about Lestat before the "interview" this may be true for those who have not seen the movie, but if you have seen the film you will know and understand the characters so I would say stick with the order for which she writes. * Thanks to Charles M. Robinson III AMR
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