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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Although this is number 4 in the Vampire Chronicles series, this book reads a bit more like a standalone book, following the life of the vampire Lestat. The notion of someone who has the ability to go into someone else's body and take over is also very fascinating so this book had a bit of a sci-fi twist to the plot. The idea of a vampire suddenly in a human's body and dealing with very human things (peeing, getting sick etc) was hilarious. At this point in the series the character Lestat is very fleshed out also (no pun intended) so we know that he's mischievous, infinitely curious about things, often makes bad decisions, and is selfish.
However, there were a few things that happen in the middle and toward the end, that really really made me dislike his character. I think that's probably the point, though. He himself often states that he knows he is evil and selfish etc. And yet Anne Rice writes the character very well, always doing something to make us feel bad for him, and to be interested in what he's going to do next. I think this is a fantastic example of writing a 'bad' character and still keeping the reader very interested and rooting for him.
My main complaint though is that EVERYONE falls in love with Lestat. Like seriously, throughout the whole series, everyone just loves him. It's annoying. And I get it, he's the 'bad boy' that is infinitely interesting, it makes sense that everyone falls in love with him and gives him second chances. But by the end of this book, especially because of something that he does at the very end, I just....was really annoyed with him. He really did not deserve everyone's love and pity. And the victim at the end - someone who has something very bad done to him - he just forgives Lestat for the terrible thing he did! It's crazy.
(Trigger Warning) There is also on-page sexual assault. It is not violent but it is there. This book also features a consensual sex scene which is very different from the first 3 books in this series.
Overall though, a very interesting plot and a very interesting character. Very well written and well paced.
However, there were a few things that happen in the middle and toward the end, that really really made me dislike his character. I think that's probably the point, though. He himself often states that he knows he is evil and selfish etc. And yet Anne Rice writes the character very well, always doing something to make us feel bad for him, and to be interested in what he's going to do next. I think this is a fantastic example of writing a 'bad' character and still keeping the reader very interested and rooting for him.
My main complaint though is that EVERYONE falls in love with Lestat. Like seriously, throughout the whole series, everyone just loves him. It's annoying. And I get it, he's the 'bad boy' that is infinitely interesting, it makes sense that everyone falls in love with him and gives him second chances. But by the end of this book, especially because of something that he does at the very end, I just....was really annoyed with him. He really did not deserve everyone's love and pity. And the victim at the end - someone who has something very bad done to him - he just forgives Lestat for the terrible thing he did! It's crazy.
(Trigger Warning) There is also on-page sexual assault. It is not violent but it is there. This book also features a consensual sex scene which is very different from the first 3 books in this series.
Overall though, a very interesting plot and a very interesting character. Very well written and well paced.
Started out slowly but ended up being amazing. The Vampire Chronicles always surprise me with the way they evolve into something new and enthralling with every book. Can't wait to read more about Lestat and the others!
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Only 4 stars because these vampires are stressing me out with their terrible decision-making (even more than in the first three books)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
A great breath of fresh air. I wish somehow this ended the series. It could've really played off of the first book and provided a lot of closure. Why did she make so many books in these Chronicles?
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hay libros que me cuesta muchísimo puntuar y en los que disfruto tremendamente el período de consideración de por qué.
El ladrón de cuerpos tiene todo lo peor de Anne Rice a niveles que impactan. De adolescente aborrecía este libro y volviendo a leerlo he visto todos los motivos clarísimo. Una escena de violación que odio, un montón de cosas tipo si sale un negro que sea el taxista, la manera en general en la que habla de las selvas y de otras culturas. Que si de normal Anne Rice se lía con descripciones innecesarias y pesadas aquí va a tope.
Y, a la vez. Ay. Es que en esta relectura me lo he pasado tan tan bien. Por primera vez en mis largos años de compañía de esta saga pillo el Louis/Lestat, adoro cómo están construidos los dos personajes. Y David. Es que me he reído tanto. Son tan tontísimos todos, sobre todo Lestat. Y encima todo esto con perrito. Las historias con perrito siempre tienen algún punto a su favor.
El ladrón de cuerpos tiene todo lo peor de Anne Rice a niveles que impactan. De adolescente aborrecía este libro y volviendo a leerlo he visto todos los motivos clarísimo. Una escena de violación que odio, un montón de cosas tipo si sale un negro que sea el taxista, la manera en general en la que habla de las selvas y de otras culturas. Que si de normal Anne Rice se lía con descripciones innecesarias y pesadas aquí va a tope.
Y, a la vez. Ay. Es que en esta relectura me lo he pasado tan tan bien. Por primera vez en mis largos años de compañía de esta saga pillo el Louis/Lestat, adoro cómo están construidos los dos personajes. Y David. Es que me he reído tanto. Son tan tontísimos todos, sobre todo Lestat. Y encima todo esto con perrito. Las historias con perrito siempre tienen algún punto a su favor.