Interview with the Vampire

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Summary: 'Classic' tale offers retro-gothic delight, little else.
Review: A vampire, while lounging in his San Francisco apartment, narrates his sad tale to a young man. Vampire fans will suck it up as fast as they can and ask for seconds (which they have and Rice has given, over and over again). Little more can be said. If you like this kind of story it is time well spent, but if you want someting more contemporary or gritty as opposed to soft gothic erotic then look elsewhere. Recommended to Hammer Film fans.

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Summary: Anne Rice is the Best
Review: I starting reading Anne's Vampire Chronicles in 1987. I instantly fell in love with the way she brought each vampire to life. She can make it seem so possible to see a true vamp and not even realize it. I own and have read 4 of her books and intend to get the entire collection as I can afford them.

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Summary: it rocked my world
Review: Realistic yet surreal at the same time, this book is a milestone in Vampire/horror fiction, it breaks old barriers and enchants you as it drags you into a whole new world. This book is about the world of the Vampires Louis and Lestat and their adventures through the ages, through different time periods and extravagent settings. This book sets a whole new standard in realism, the entire idea of telling the story through an interviewers point of view is brilliant, one can't help but think "Could this have really happened?" the characters sure seem real enough and so does everything else. You won't find any cardboard cutouts here. This book overflows with brilliance and originality, a must read for any fan of Vampire fiction.

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Summary: You'll think twice about leaving your windows open at night!
Review: Those that are captivated by Vampyre-lore; after reading this, you may leave your windows open at night! New to vampire novels-you'll be be captivated! A legend that has been told and re-told time and time again, is reinvented once more and you may just like these creatures just a bit too much!

First off let me start by saying; It is a novel that is truly a masterpiece! Why a masterpiece? The reasons are many. First, if you open the book with a mind that is broad and open to anything you will be amazed as to what you will find within those pages as well as this lady's gift as a writer.Above all, what you may discover within yourself. If you truly pay attention to what you are reading, some of what is within those pages is extrememly dark and gruesome! And yet,the awe-inspiring way she has with description... Her way of romanticizing these scenes, the reader may not even realize how dark it is. The truly frightening part is whether one realizes it or not, it opens a dark side within the reader, that cannot be denied. The one thing that has stuck in my mind is that whomever I have spoken with after reading this novel, each person has said; "While reading the book, I couldn't help but ask... could they be out there?" I found that extremely fascinating. To hear that from several people, points out once more, the gift Anne Rice has with telling a story. It will make you wonder, could ... 'they'... be out there? Even though we all know they are not out there. She crosses lines that so many would not dare do. A scene she did with Armand and Louise in regard to God, sent chills down my spine, made me drop my jaw, and caused me to re-read that scene a second time. Her writing is masterpiece literature, beautiful, and daring beyond compare. (Yes, I am an Anne Rice fan. Could you tell?)

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Summary: an excellant novel of gothic splendor...
Review: first and foremost,id like to state that i've read this wonderful novel three times and every time i read it i only unterstand it all the more. for those who are interested in a dark, gothic tale of love, lost, and despair, I highly recomend this novel. the protagnost, Louis tells the story of his life and his transformation to eternal darkness. its very dark and as you are drawn into the despair of Louis's unlife. this is not a typical tale of a vampire, for your are seeing through the eyes of the vampire himself, not a mortal.anne rice as an excellant ability to invoke dark moods and creating lush sceens filled with detail.the novel is strangely poetic, which all the more makes it unique.

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Summary: Characters were interesting, but story just seemed to drag
Review: Interview With The Vampire made me want to know more and read more about the characters, especially Lestat and Armand, but the plot (it's hard to say there really was one) seemed to drag horribly. It took me forever to finish the book because I kept getting bored and putting it down. I wouldn't recommend it.

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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book was incredable! It absolutly took my breath away. The relationship between Claudia and Louis was truely unique. I was amazed by the way Louis is able to express his feelings openly. Lestat was a vitial character in this story although you didn't hear about him much. I am ecstatic about reading the entire series. There is one bit of advise I would give to sombody; skip the movie and read the book instead.

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Summary: Pretty darn good
Review: OK, since I've read all of the Vampire Cronicles, I can say that I consider this a good book, but not a great book. I found Louis a little whinney and therefore sort of annoying. However, I did truly love the relationship that Louis had with Lestat and I also loved that this book is Louis' side of the story. It makes The Vampire Lestat more interesting because of it. So read this book book, if only to give yourself the best possible set up for the next book. You will not be sorry.

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Summary: The Start Of An Incredible Series
Review: Teen's and adult's for generation's will appreciate Interview With The Vampire, Anne Rice has such a gift with character development, Louis,Lestat,Claudia,Armand are truly authentic. Anne Rice's description's of New Orleans are breathtaking, there so descriptive and charming I'm planning a trip there this fall. Interview is not a tale about bloodsucking monster's that terrorize New Orleans as much as it is a tale about Human Emotion, you really feel for some of the Vampire's in this book and that's what make's Interview so real and intense. If you want a Terrifying,Breathtaking and Charming reading experience I highly recommend Interview With The Vampire.

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Summary: A Gothic Jewel
Review: "Interview With the Vampire" is without doubt one the greatest books I have read in my life. It fascinated me, horrified me, drew me in and dazzled me. Anne Rice is in my opinion the best English-language author writing today. She weaves a spell with every turned page as she builds one of the most haunting and captivating stories you'll ever read. Louis, Lestat, and Claudia will stay in your mind long after you have finished this book. And DON'T listen to any nonsense about the movie being crap. It was a very faithful retelling of the story. READ this book and THEN watch the movie. It will only augment your experience.