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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5 stars. Going through part one was difficult, I didn't like the skipping around to different storylines, especially Baby Jenks. That section seems totally disposable in the scheme of things. But I loved how everything came together with part 2. I think my favorite part is the story if the twins--what a great explanation for the creation of vampires.
I've got to say I actually enjoyed this one. The Vampire Lestat was okay but it just felt as though it dragged on for too long (and also Lestat and Gabrielle's relationship gives me the ick, like that is his birth mother).
I liked the new characters who were introduced like Baby Jenks (RIP you deserved at least a longer chapter), Margaret and Jesse, as well as old characters returning like Lestat, Louis, Armand, Daniel etc. I love that the epilogue was almost all of them living in Miami together I thought that was fun! Also was Akasha really all that wrong?
I liked the new characters who were introduced like Baby Jenks (RIP you deserved at least a longer chapter), Margaret and Jesse, as well as old characters returning like Lestat, Louis, Armand, Daniel etc. I love that the epilogue was almost all of them living in Miami together I thought that was fun! Also was Akasha really all that wrong?
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I'm the Vampire Lestat. Remember me? The vampire who became a super rock star, the one who wrote the autobiography? The one with the blond hair and the gray eyes, and the insatiable desire for visibility and fame? You remember."
I knew I was in for a chaotic ride the moment the prologue started. I mean everything about these books is chaotic in the best way, but who else but Lestat ends his re-introduction to the readers with:
"Alas, my being the James Bond of vampires isn't the whole issue. Vanity must wait. I want you to know what really took place with us, even if you never believe it. In fiction if nowhere else, I must have a little meaning, a little coherence, or I will go mad. So until we meet again, I am thinking of you always; I love you; I wish you were here ... in my arms."
And chaos it was.
Unlike the first two books in the series, this one wasn't fully narrated from just Lestat's POV and that did take some getting used to. However, I found the story of the twins and the history behind the vampires so interesting that I didn't really care. Besides, it was interesting to spend some time in the heads of some of the other characters.
Though I do have to say that I still enjoyed the Lestat chapters the most, though mainly just because I love Lestat as a character.
I do wish that Louis would have had more to do during this one. Especially with his reunion with Lestat at the end of the last book. Now he didn't really do much until the very last chapter. A chapter I absolutely enjoyed though. These two were so back on their bullshit and I love it.
The Devil's Minion chapter will also live in my head rent free from now on.
I did feel that the ending was incredibly abrupt and kind of out of proportion with the rest of the plot. It just solved things too easily in my opinion. Though the loustat bullshit after it definitionally did make up for part of it. I do also love that everyone has just given up at even trying to have Lestat follow any rule ever.
Just like with the first two books there's definitely stuff in this one too that did not age exactly well. Now I read a lot of (somewhat) older novels so I can put it in the time it was written in, but it was a bit icky at times.
That aside, I did enjoy the story and the absolute chaos and I will be continuing the series.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Some chapters were far more interesting than others (Daniel/Armand, Khayman, Maharhet to name my three favorites). The Daniel/Armand chapters in particular helped to paint a vivid portrait of why the vampires are horrifying, seductive and fascinating all in one. The beginning and middle were much better than the ending. the ending felt rushed, and the villainess never really had her chance to display why she is so evil. Her reasoning was very flawed, but it was hilarious that the vampires (who have to kill others to live)quickly rejected her plan to kill people. Lestat is an unreliable narrator as always, and overall it was just a really fun, interesting read.
I listened to the iTunes English language audiobook version, the narriator was exceptional.
I listened to the iTunes English language audiobook version, the narriator was exceptional.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes