Memnoch the Devil

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Summary: TRASH,TRASH,TRASH; A BIG WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!
Review: This was absolutely no way for Lesat to end up! The book was meaningless except perhaps to Anne Rice so she could have her ideas of God and the Devil written down for prosperity. This is literary masterbation

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Summary: Who stole the vampire Lestat!
Review: I cannot give this book a lesser rating, because it was not a complete disaster. It was definately very thought compelling, but it lacked the heart and soul of the previous Vampire books. I read it straight through like the others, more out of loyalty and hope that it would get better. I did enjoy the story, don't mistake me. However, the characters were not as alive as in the previous books and the plot was all over the place. The wordiness reminded me of the Mayfair Chronicles; I was enthralled with the possibilties of the story, but at times did not think I could read another word. In conclusion, this was not what I had anticipated it to be, and so am still feeling unfulfilled about the destinies of my vampire LeStat and my Louis, as well as the others. For Vampire fans, you will be compelled to read this, but maybe you will enjoy it more if you lower your expectations

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Summary: Mezmerizing
Review: The only reason this is not a ten is because it is not what would be expected from the 5th book in the Vampire Chronicles and may not be liked by some Vamp fans. However, this is one of the most insightful looks into redemption and the everlasting struggle between heaven and hell, damnation and salvation. It is written in a way that only Anne can write it, and is truly one of her best yet. If any book would make someone a believer in heaven/hell...this one would

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Summary: It sucked, no pun intended...
Review: I'm sorry, but this is ridiculous. I'm a huge fan of the first 4 Vampire Chronicles,but this one just really blew. Would someone mind telling me what theincredibly long and dull Life Stories of both Roger *and* Memnoch (even worse than in Taltos...at least in that one we only had to listen to *one* guy blather on for hundreds of pages) have to do with vampires, or anything for that matter? If I want long-winded psuedo-philosophical glop, I'll read the Bible. Most of the vampire appearences in this book are more like cameo bits than real roles, and all of them, particularly Lestat, were like paper cut-outs of their former selves - as if Lestat, with his legendary ego, would sit still and shut up long enough to sit through all these people talking. You know he'd say something like "Oh yeah, something like that happened to me in 1837! Did I tell you about that? Well I..." blah blah blah. And considering his fondness for strong, intelligent females (Gabrielle, Akasha, Gretchen - even Claudia, to an extent), I think it highly unlikely that he would suddenly fall for a dumbass like Dora. And the ending? Oh please. He loses it over a note. Uh-huh, and exactly how long did it take you to think that one up, Anne? Knowing Lestat (which I don't, of course, but I wish I did ;), he would probably *not* go insane just to spite Maharet, who saw it coming and was ready with the chains. I won't even mention poor Armand. Anne, you should be ashamed of yourself. -Twilight

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Summary: Made me think like never before of my "beliefs."
Review: Miss Rice you have written a very disturbing book. But, youprobably already know that. I have never read one of your booksbefore. I only read this one because it was laying around the cafe where I work. During slow times I would read it. I must admit though when I started reading Lestat's trip to heaven I couldn't put it down. My boss, (my sister) sent me home because I wanted to finish reading it. I hesitate to read any of your other works. I doubt they will have the same impact this one has had on my ideas of heaven and hell. You and my grandfather (whom I loved dearly, God rest his soul), are the only two people in my life that have made "religion" real for me. Thank you for that. I am in the process of rereading it. In the hopes to cull some more insight into a religion that could use some life breathed back into it. Thanks again. :-) END

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Summary: Not a Vampire Chronicle, but an excellent book.
Review: Memnoch the Devil is not, I repeat NOT!!!, a Vampire Chronicle. At least not in my opinion. My question is why did Anne Rice, who is the master of weaving a character and breathing life into him, chose Lestat to be the protagonist of such a religiously baised novel? I loved every one of the Vampire Chronicles, couldn't wait to get my hands on the next one, but this one threw me for a really large loop. Earth circling you coulds say. I don't know waht I expected but it certainly wasn't what Memnoch gave. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the book and have read and reread it on numerous occasions, recommend it to friends---but not as a continuation of the storyline established for Lestat in Interview with a Vampire. It is a different genre of book from the vampire tales and I, personally, object to it being included in the Vampire Chronicle series.

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Summary: Terriblly boring and mundane
Review: Memnoc takes us into the world of the devil, a world already to vastly explored and to boring to again comment on. It was mostly told in the past tense like Interview with the Vampire, but it lacked a certain realness (and storyline) to make it as good as Interview with the Vampire. I don't recomend this book!!!! Andrea, age 14

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Summary: Assumption Shatterring!!!!!
Review: Often, when a book is a part of a series, inexperienced readers expect "more of the same". Anne Rice has challenged her readers to view her Vampire Chronicles as a work along the lines of a biography for Lestat. The only consistency in life is its inconsistency - and this is aptly illustrated in Memnoch. In Memnoch, we are given the opportunity to see what has been rattling around in the immortal head of an entity that has witnessed centuries of life. Though "The Vampire Lestat" gave us a look at his human life as a young man, Memnoch spins the tale of the kinds of concerns one has as maturity takes its toll on the way you were raised to view your relationship to the world. These are fundamental questions asked by humans in every language in existence. Man is the only creature that engages in pursuits that have nothing to do with survival. To ask "why" is practically what makes us humans. Civilization is built around the concept that man must make peace with his surroundings - surroundings he did not create. Open your mind, and you may be taken on a phantasmagorical trip to the darkest places in our nature. It is a frightening place to go, but a trip worth taking

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Summary: For anyone who has ever asked, 'Why?'
Review: A dark spiral from before the creation to the present. Anne's theories about religion, good and evil, the Devil and God, and who is the more evil of the two. As always Anne's philosophy shines brilliantly in the dark worlds she creates. A serious mind bender. For those who have read Anne's 'The Vampire Lestat', this is the great "Ohhhhh..." Lestat howled from the window, so it is only natural that Lestat is the witness to, as well as the vehicle through which all events transpire. Enjoy the ride

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Summary: MEMNOCH, THE DEVIL?
Review: Is memnoch really the devil? Does God not really care about us? These are the questions one might ask themselves while reading this book. Now many people might not like this book because of the negative way in with god is depicted. Well i feel that god knows everything he is doing. He knows how memnoch feels and how he will act. Memnoch, wither he likes it or not, is still gods servant. Yes he is trying to save our souls but is this really a battle or war with God? Actually it is Gods own work done for him. Through memnoch lestat eventually serves God too