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carrionkid's review against another edition
5.0
There were so many fantastic and visceral components to this book that even though it was a bit lackluster as a composite whole, I have to give it 5 stars. I think the framing device of it being Lestat's autobiography falls short of its intended goal, as it goes underutilized to truly justify the callback to Interview. But, it's a very intense, emotional book although I'd urge readers to be mindful of the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, and Slavery
themelleh's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lestat is one of my first crushes so my love of this book is purely nostalgic. I love my trash vampire and his completely over the top, dramatic flair.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Body horror, Suicide attempt, Classism, Death, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, Gore, Blood, Colonisation, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
mayastone's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book offers the vampire origin story, how some vampires have chosen to interpret their gift/curse, a different perspective to some of the events in the previous book, the formation of the Theatre of the Vampire, as well as an in-depth look at Lestat himself. As such a lot is packed in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Incest, Murder, and Violence
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