The Vampire Lestat

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Summary: It was breathtaking and kept me on my toes
Review: I really loved reading the second book in the Vampire Chonicles. I could not put it down from the moment I brought it home from the store. I love the way Anne brought in characters from IwtV and new ones. They all were interesting in their own ways and I loved each and every one of them. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading, even if your not into that undead thing.

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Summary: The Vampire Lestat is THE BEST book ever written.
Review: One night, in 1996, I was looking through a carton of used books that my Grandmother sent me. She didn't want them any more, so whichever ones I wanted, I would keep and I would trade the rest for new books. Well, sandwiched between a cheesy romance novel and a book about detective cats, a very worn gold book caught my attention. It was an original copy if Interview with the Vampire. After devouring it in 2 nights I immediatly went out and bought The Vampire Lestat. I read that one even quicker. After having read all of Anne Rice's books, I have concluded that Lestat is the best one. I was completely transported into his world. When he was in the old castle in France, watching his creator destroying himself, I could feel the smoke from the fire burning my eyes. When he describes his thirst, my throat aches for relief. This book takes you away to another realm where Lestat is king and Gabrielle is his Queen, and Anne Rice is God.

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Summary: very imaginative but realistically interesting
Review: i loved this book, i think anne rice is pure genius, she writes as if shes really a vampire, which would be pretty tight, but virtually impossible. but i thought she was very detalled and imaginative.

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Summary: So much potential...
Review: Vampire Lestat had a lot more potential than realized by the author I feel. Unlike Interview With A Vampire, where we are allowed to see a wide range of things from one person's perspective in Lestate, we are more hindered by his arrogant blabberings. The story is powerful, moving and potent but so overshadowed by the main character's ego that all else pales and soffocates quickly. Characters who might prove rewarding in future tales or who might add more flavour had they been more investigated are actually down played or under exposed. Nothing outshines, out classes or out ranks Lestat which is painfully clear throughout the book. He seems to over power the entire story, even when he is not the subject at hand (which albeit is rare).

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Summary: Anti-hero superstar
Review: When we fell in love with the first book of the chronicles, we never thought that a second part would be so motivating, opening spaces unknown to all of us, creating universes that otherwise we wouldn't know and letting our soul feast upon a story that spoke by itself. Here Lestat narrates the story of his life from his teen years to his rising from out of his slumber under the earth in the mid-80's when he chooses to be part of a band. Adding a new cast of vampires and mortal characters, this autobiography shows us that even vampires can become rock stars and release a book telling their lives. Kudos to Anne Rice for a new story that is going to keep you from sleeping all night long.

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Summary: Lestat rocks!
Review: I have read this book at least 5 times and will probably read it again. Lestat is such a great character because he will do anything (and I mean anything!) Forget the movie that Tom Cruise ruined (who else here thinks that Julian Sands should have been Lestat?) and read this book. You won't regret it!

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Summary: THIS BOOK IS GREAT!!!!!
Review: This is probably my favorite vampire book in the vampire chronicles. I was so hooked from the very beginning. There was just so much in this book!! I didn't want it to end!

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Summary: If you've read Interview With A Vampire, stop there!
Review: I wonder if Anne Rice has actually read Interview With A Vampire. There were so many inconsistencies between the two books that I sincerely doubt it! Vampire Lestat was a tedious waste of my time. I skipped ahead many chapters and wasn't lost. I was wholeheartedly disappointed, since after reading Interview with a Vampire, I was looking forward to the series. Like a bad relationship, I'm glad it's over.

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Summary: It entwined you into the book.
Review: It was a wonderful book you should read it.

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Summary: A fantastic, crazy and great journey.
Review: Lestat is crzy but always willing to try everthing. What admirable is he loves living. He needs love and he never concealed that. He is a warrior. Challenging things others don't have courage to do. It seems that iust following him, we will got surprising forever.