Memnoch the Devil

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Summary: Not for the squimish!!!
Review: In the latest and final volume of the Vampire Chronicals, Anne Rice, truly the Queen of the Vamps, has outdone herself. She takes The Question of God, the Devil, Vampires, and what It all really means to a new unequaled level. She poses questions that really make you think. This is not an easy story to read, you must approach this book with an open mind. Some people might not be able to handle the caliber of information contained in this book, but if you are an open-minded person, I think you will love this book! I do!

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Summary: A look into Lestat's life as he visits Heaven and Hell.
Review: Memmoch is a book that deserves more than reading right through it to completion. Lestat begins to show a side of him that has not been shown in any of the prior 4 books. He is scared, vulnerable, and weighing the merits of God and the devil. As on reads this book, they have to read, put down the book and reflect on what is written. Memmoch, the devil, offers Lestat a position aling side of himself in the other world. Lestat being the suave business man he is, wants to explore the opportunites before committing himself. Memmoch, being the understanding entity he wants everyone to believe he is aggrees. He takes Lestat to heaven to meet God and is in awe of the place and God. God says, "You wouldn't be my adversary, would you Lestat?" This hits Lestat in his spirit and thinks God must think a lot of him in spite of what he has done. During the remainder of his journies, Lestat witnesses Jesus carrying the cross and becomes the owner of the Holy Shroud with Jesus' face. Memmoch takes him to a place where there is misery, hate, and everything that causes fear in human beings. This place, Lestat learns is called Hell. There is a place in the book here we are reminded that Memmoch is an angel. He was cast out of heaven for not worshipping God by Michael. Lestat asks him why he has hoofed feet and is so frightening. Why does he have so many disguises? Memmoch explains that when he was cast out of heaven, he was ordered by God what to wear and when to wear it. "One third of my time, I must spend in heaven doing certain things. When I go, I must be the angel God created me to be and look like one. I must wear white, my angel wings and behave as an angel." The other third, I walk the earth in black/darkness, but not frightening enough to repel humans completely." "The other third, while in Hell, I appear as I am with hoofed feet and looking like the evil being I am." Now the above is not verbatim but definitely gets the point across. This book provokes a lot of thought because it challenges your mind while striking a familiar feeling. The familiar feeling we felt as babies remebering the love and beauty of Heaven, and the challenge presented as we grow up and are tempted to do things which we have been taught are not right.

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Summary: A different thread, not a sequel.
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This is a very different book from the others in the series and has very little to do with vampires. Instead, Rice finally fills out the tentative explorations of God, Heaven, and Hell which had been hinted at in the first four Vampire Chronicles. Its careful explanation of Creation is fascinating, but readers looking for adventure books like The Vampire Lestat may be disappointed. This is a book not for a different audience, but for a different mood.

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Summary: What happened?
Review: What has happened to Anne Rice? Since Lasher her writing has decended faster than Memnochs fall from Heaven. I loved the Vampire Chronicles, I loved the Witching Hour and Lasher but I am losing faith rapidly. Memnoch is incredibly slow. I couldn't wait to put it down. Servant of the Bones doesn't look much better. Please, please Anne get it together. Very Disappointed

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Summary: Very biblical, but with a sardonic twist....
Review: This book takes me back to the beauty of Queen of the Damned where Anne Rice is able to weave a story by adding that special twist to common beliefs, such that the story is both innovative, but still grounded in the familiar.

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Summary: A must read! Over and over and over again.....
Review: I thought the discussion of theology in this book was as superior as the characters and plot. The descriptions of "God" and the "Devil" (Memnoch) were exactly the way I had always pictured them in my head.

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Summary: Thought Provoking/Unexpected/Wonderful!/Classic Anne :-)
Review: Im Suprised to see so many Negative reactions to this Novel. I will concede the fact that thgough this was supposed to be another Vampire Novel, it wasnt even close. But what it was was a thought provoking, insightful, journey into Religion, and the relationship between God, The Devil, and Man. Anne Rice Herself said that This wasnt going to be about Lestst. The Main Character could have been Anyone! I Loved It, And Do recommend it, if only for the fact that it makes you see, God, The Devil, religion, and yourself, in a new light.

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Summary: Love her, hate this...
Review: I've read all the Mayfair stories and all the Vampire cronicles to date but could only make it throught the first 2 chapters of this one. Very self absorbed

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Summary: One very dissapointed fan!
Review: I was a huge fan of all the "Vampire Chronicles," until I read this book! I had to force myself to finish it! It was way too lengthy and wordy! After eagerly awaiting the release of this book, I was very dissapointed

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Summary: Not her usual writtings
Review: This was a much anticipated book from her as far as I was concerned but after reading it I was highly disappointed. I had expected to read a book like all the others or better (as I have read everyhing she has written) this however was written like it was written by someone other than Anne Rice. Although I will continue to buy her books this one was a real disappointment to me.