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Summary: one of her best!
Review: I've read most of Rice's books, even the erotic ones she wrote under her pen name (the Sleeping Beauty series), and I think this is probably the best book she's written, next to The Vampire Lestat and The Mummy, the other two books of hers I really enjoyed. I think her weaving of "historical fiction" is beautifully done, and she presents an interesting take on god, the devil, and religion in general...but I don't think she overdoes it. She's a great storyteller!
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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: Rice become serious
Review: Anne Rice has been known for her ability to write such beautifull story about creatures from the other world such as vampires, witch etc. All in all, there is one thing that seem to linger in her work...suffering, which ussualy came from love, loneliness and a longing feeling. And so is this story...this time Anne Rice became audacious. She questioned the love of God to His most beautifull creature....men. And so began the journey of Lestat with Memnoch the Devil. In this journey, Memnoch tell the story about how God has abandoned human that is long to meet His divine love. With this story Rice raise the question...why, if there is something as the Loving God, human suffering must exist ? Why do God give the pleasure and love between human just to take it away ? At one point, God seem to realize the human suffering, and transformed into the form of Jesus Christ too carry the human suffering, and to show His divine love too human. At this, through her character Memnoch, Rice questioned.."How can that be called as sacrificial act ? Jesus cannot be considered feel the human suffering because He know the truth about God, He know that He will return to heaven, whereas human know's nothing about scuh thing. If God really want to feel the human suffering, than God must also release all His knowledge about Himself. So, all of you Rice's fans who know her work from her the previous work such as The Previous Vampires Chronicles, The Witching Hour etc, especially those who loved the character Lestat so much, must forget the old Rice and the old Lestat. This is Rice's novel...that is literally meant to be thought provoking. Rice is trying to be more serious with her work.
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Summary: MIXED FEELINGS
Review: First the good then the bad - This book was difficult to put down after chapter 10. I come from a religious background and believe in God and the devil but abandoned organized religion. Many of Memnoch's feelings about God's relationship to humanity (aloof indifference) and Christianity reflect my feelings at times (and I'm quite sure many others). This is what drew me in and kept me captivated. I found the spin on the devil to be very ambitious and creative (though a bit farfetched). Also, Rice's historical depiction was very accurate down to the details of Roman crucifixion. However on the flipside, the first 9 chapters were a complete bore and waste of 200 pages. Roger, Dora and Willie were totally uninteresting characters. The scene where Lestat fed off Dora was very graphic and unnecessary. Also, what was the significance of Lestat feeding off Christ? Why kill Armand (he was my favorite character)? Finally, I was left wondering, what did Memnoch mean when he said "My thanks to you for a job perfectly done"? Is this because Lestat loved him and hated God? I wonder if Memnoch's story was a bunch of lies (just like Lestat). Maybe, this mystery was Rice's purpose but it's frustrating just the same. Next read is The Vampire Armand - I sure hope Rice resurrects him somehow.
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