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Summary: Very, very interesting . . .
Review: This book took me by surprise. I expected a continuation of the Vampire Chronicles; instead, I got a fascinating alternative viewpoint on Biblical theology. Being well versed in these matters, the book was especially interesting for me because Anne has clearly done her homework down to the last detail. But if you are not a Bible buff, do not despair: the book is as riveting and as gutsy as its predecessors. If you're in the mood to bite off a bit more than you can chew, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: Since I do not really believe in God or Heaven or Hell, I picked up this book thinking it would be an interesting read... And I wasn't disappointed!I've spent many a night poring over minute details in the book, trying to figure out "who did what for whom". This book takes its well-deserved place at the top of my bookshelf.
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Summary: a mind expanding drug...
Review: I delved into Memnoch the Devil as readily as I would any other Anne Rice novel and found myself entirely immersed in a strange and provocative world. It is a book that is deeply disturbing only because the contents within seem entirely possible. Whether you condemn Memnoch for questioning God or you fall in love with Memnoch for all his innocence and strong idealism, at least once you find yourself relating to him. To the devil himself! It is an outstanding piece of work that naturally leads us to search for a deeper understanding of our existence and the various paths we tread. Anne Rice plants the seeds, and in our minds they flourish like a mind expanding drug...
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Summary: a DEFINITE make you think book! chanlenges ALL beliefs...
Review: I couldn't put this book down... You'd think that after churning out the four previews books in the Vampire Chronicles (all FABULOUS in their own right) that the fifth novel would be a bit hazy. NOT IN THE LEAST. Rice chanllenges your beliefs... shockingly, drawing the reader through heaven and hell with the 'brat prince' as Marius and Armand put it, Lestat, to the point where the readers every sense is tuned to the all encompassing religion of Christianity... This book will stay at the FRONT of my bookshelf for a LONG time to come...
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Summary: A gripping tale. A fine work by an accomplished author.
Review: I loved this novel. I read it while on a cruise in the Carribean. I could not put it down. I was drawn in by Rice's grand colorful storytelling; our Lestat, the mysterious dark angel, God in his heaven with a twist. Mrs. Rice has the testosterone to take her readers where most authors would never dare. I must say that I read fiction because I want to be entertained. I enjoy mystery and supernatural subjects. I know it is fiction therefore I have no problems with its content. If this appeals to you, by all means don't let this one go unread. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Thought that it would only get better
Review: Having originally read this book when it was first published, I thought that perhaps rereading the book would change my perspective some years later. Unfortunately, the book continues to fall flat. Whether it is simply poor writing or instead my annoyance with her interpretation of religion I leave to other readers to decide. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first three chronicles, Tale of A Body Thief left me numb and bored with the series. I had hoped that Memnoch would reignite my passion for her novels. I have decided now that I must be content with the first three books and pretend the last two were never written at all.
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Summary: controversial, maybe, but definitely a page turner
Review: Ms. Rice has done it again. She has drawn us into her "vividly, wild imagination" world and left us (me anyways) spellbound. This book is one of my favorites. Co-workers and friends alike agree that this is one of Rice's best novels. Not only does it draw suspense and a little action, but keeps you wondering if Good will prevail Evil. I know some people will find this absolutely horrific, maybe even sacreligious, but remember fiction novels get the best out of your imagination. It may not be true, but it's fun to pretend. I know of a few people that are reading the chronicles out of order. I don't know why, or how they are keeping up, but I strongly recommend reading this before attempting the last of the chronicles, or the New Vampire Tales. Very good book.
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Summary: Anne Rice has my admiration again
Review: After the horrific disappointment after reading Queen of the Damned, I tried Memnoch the Devil and was delighted. Who else has the guts (besides Dante) to set a main portion of the action of a book in Heaven and Hell. I thought she wove the different times and places very well. I'm not usually surprised by anthing in her books, but something that happened early on in the book was really unexpected.
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Summary: Checking reviews to find out if I should bother finishing.
Review: This book has been horrible. I've read almost everything Anne Rice has written, including novels under aliases, so I am a fan of her work. And I usually love the descriptive labor she puts in to help the reader envision her characters. However, I found myself flipping back in the book the find out exactly how long she'd been dragging me through the heaven and hell garbage. Then I found myself at this site reading through the reviews for a kernel of hope that she might stop writing her own new religion and get on with an actual story. I can see from these reviews that I am almost through literal hell and will finish the book but I'm not running out to buy another Rice novel.
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Summary: This book gives the readers a diff. view of good and evil.
Review: This is Anne Rice's 5th vampire chronicle and in my opinion the most adventurous and educational. The stories main character, Lestat, is hunted down by the devil to help him in his war against God. What is spectacular about this book is it's different perspective on the Devil. In most literature, the devil is associated with killing, torturing, or is portrayed as a man who wants you to sell to him your soul. In this novel, the devil, Mamnoch, simply wants to go home, to heaven. This is because Mamnoch was one of God's first Angels. God would send him down to earth to watch, but Mamnoch always questioned and had opposition towards God. He did not understand why living things had to eventually die and why there was crime and pain. These questions and concerns also rings through the mind of human beings everyday. The devil's portrayal in the Novel allows you to feel empathy for the devil instead of hatred; his concerns have at least at one point been your own. This is how Anne Rice puts the image of the devil and evil in a different light. The style of this book allows you to have vivid images of the characters and experiences. Its storyline and concept introduces a different and interesting perspective on good and evil. These are some of the elements that has convinced me to believe that this is Anne Rice's best novel yet.
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