Vampire Lestat

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Summary: Seductive from beginning to end
Review: My main advice before picking up a copy of The Vampire Lestat is to pick up a copy of Interview with the Vampire first! If you read the second before the first, you miss half the fun. I loved how Lestat started out saying essentially that everything you knew from the first book -- if not perhaps "wrong" -- was certainly biased by Louis' guilt and self hate. It was fun to read how Lestat's view of events differed from Louis' as Lestat "set the record straight." Still there is so much more to The Vampire Lestat than a simple rebuttal of Interview. I consider Lestat the superior book as it ponders the nature of evil and free will. A great read.

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Summary: I would definately recomment this!
Review: This book grabbed me and kept me interested the whole time. If you have already read "Interview with the Vampire", I would not hesistate to read this. I stayed up late extra nights because I couldn't put it down. Dn't doubt, me. Read this book!

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Summary: Another classic
Review: Anne Rice truly has earned the title of "Queen of the Vampires". This is a fantastic read, and Lestat really has a good hold on the reigns as he takes you on a magic ride through his beginnings as a vampire. Must-Read for anyone!

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Summary: SIMPLY ENCHANTING!
Review: Vampire Lestat was perhaps the most enchanting book I have read from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. It seemed so real, that you were almost there with Lestat every step of the way. You grow an inseparable bond to Lestat and feel that he knows just how you feel. I LOVED THIS NOVEL! I suggest all people who love Anne Rice, her chronicles, or Lestat, read this book.

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Summary: The Vampire Lestat
Review: This is Anne Rices best book yet. At the end it leaves you wanting to know what happened next and every page brings something new and exciting. I strongly recommend this book to any on 12 and up. To find out what happens next you have to read the rest of the books. The next book is the Queen of the Damned. Happy Reading!

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Summary: not her best, but far from boring!
Review: This is not her best work (I prefer Vittorio and Memnoch the Devil, but that is my personal preference), but it's not horrible either. It's a great tale that clarifies some of the misconceptions of the previous book.We first had the tale of Louis's life, but we never knew how Lestat came into being, or why he never died during the fire and the swamp and the second fire.... Some people don't realize that the only reason why Lestat was portrayed as evil in the book before was because it was written from Louis's perspective! The vampire Lestat was writen from Lestat's perspective, which basically clarifies everything. I didn't quite like the thought of him being a rock star, but it made verything tie in together in Rice's ingenious master plan for the characters. I hope she doesn't stop writing, and that there is a sequal to her latest book Vittorio!

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Summary: Lestat--More complicated than we thought
Review: I would like to start out by saying that Anne Rice is the most sensual writer I have ever read. I urge you not to listen to those ignorant, unappreciative reviewers who say this book is "boring." It is captivating, beautiful, and most importantly, human. In this story, we find out how complicated the wonderful character Lestat really is. He is charismatic, seemingly evil, and outgoing. But beneath it all, he is sensitive and maybe even caring. I think he is a very beautiful, well-written character, and anyone who cannot see that should stick with R.L. Stine. As a writer myself, I recognize extraordinary talent such as displayed by Anne Rice. I adore her and her characters, specifically Lestat. I have never read more sensuous and elegant work in my life. The ability she has to take fantasy, horror, drama, and even a little sci-fi and weave all the elements together into one astounding tapestry is amazing. There has never been a more breath-taking storyteller than Anne Rice. And never before has anything more extraordinary been written than her Vampire Chronicles. Her work is going to be studied for ages.

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Summary: Alright for a Vampire Chronicle
Review: If you liked Interview with the Vampire and want to know about the events after the novel, The Vampire Lestat is the first one to read. It's ok, but sometimes extensive and boring. Sometimes it's hard to keep your interest in the storyline.

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Summary: Exceptional
Review: Before I start let me say that I love Anne Rice. She is a wonderful author with an individual style. The Vampire Lestat is my favorite book from the Vampire Chronicals. Lestat is a humorous and sensual character. His traits are not your usual vampires traits. Rice developed him very well and in depth in this novel. It was enthralling and I couldn't put it down. I recommend this book to all Rice fans and vampire fans.

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Summary: Boring
Review: I must say I haven't read this book. However, I flipped through it and was so bored by what I read that I put it right back on the shelf. The first book was much better. Lestat is far, far overrated, and has a very common heart. The saying 'All that glitters is not gold' definitely applies to him. There has been too much written about him already. I don't understand why Anne Rice doesn't focus on some of her other characters for once. Actually none of her books are that good, excepting the first one.