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ek4therin4h's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
claire_3lyse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Violence, Death, Animal death, Blood, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Abandonment and Kidnapping
Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, Sexual content, Child abuse, Child death, Torture, Vomit, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking
biab00's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
But what have I done? I thought. I didn't ask for this, I didn't give in. Even when Magnus told me I was dying, I fought him, and yet I am hearing Hell's bells now.
Loved to read more about Lestat background, given the fact that he didn't say much about it in the first book. And also the reason behind some attitudes that he has in it.
Also rockstar Lestat rocks can't wait to see how they do it in the Tv series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Where Interview with the Vampire absolutely bores me, I really enjoy The Vampire Lestat. Lestat’s passion and vitality better embody what it means to be a vampire, at least in the popular sense of the word. Unlike Louis, he is curious and determined and emotional. Unlike his creations, Lestat has gone all over the world and discovered what it means to be a vampire, not just to be trapped as a vampire.
Like the rest of her Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice’s writing style is tedious and self-praising. While I will give her a credit for shaping the way we see vampires these days (excluding Twilight of course) it remains that her writing style is slow, overly explanatory, and rambles. The Vampire Lestat has no beginning, middle, and end. It is simply an expression of who Lestat is. It is not a story, it is a slice.
I have found it is best to take Anne Rice’s books as individual stories instead of greater parts of a whole. With that in mind, The Vampire Lestat is one of my favorites. This, and The Tale of the Body Thief have always captured my attention. While there are a lot of other more modern books available, if you want to read about traditional vampires at both their best and most vulnerable, this is a great start. Best of all? You don’t have to read Interview with the Vampire first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
hungryheidi2013's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gore
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Stalking, Sexism, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
say what you will about anne rice but girlie could write the fuck out of an existential crisisreclusivebookslug's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
I usually prefer the first book in a series to later additions, but this series defied that pattern for me. I enjoyed the first one and felt connected to Louis, but it pales in comparison to my experience in this book with Lestat. I think perhaps I am more like Louis but find Lestat more interesting. I almost feel deceived by how much of a disservice Louis' rendition paid to Lestat's character. When I read Interview, I thought him shallow and boring, I would never have guessed what a rich (though short, in vampiric terms) life he had led before he turned Louis. I wasn't sure I would continue reading this series, but I am now so invested in this universe! Every character, no matter how briefly mentioned, seems ripe with interest and possibility.
As with the first, I continue to be thrilled by finding parallels to other vampire stories. There is something so rewarding about being able to analyze a book with an understanding of what inspired it and how it inspired later texts.
The quest for truth and meaning, answers to unanswerable questions of philosophy, spirituality, and morality, is at the heart of this book (and I predict the series as a whole). I am always interested in stories about the nature of humanity, the meaning or meaninglessness of existence, learning to cope with uncertainty, and finding happiness in harsh realities.
The one thing I am nervous about before going into the third book is the ending of this one. I am not particularly interested in rock stars or vampire wars, so I don't know how much I will enjoy the next arc. Until proven otherwise, though, I will try to hope for the best with the knowledge that this author has exceeded my expectations once already.
As with the first, I continue to be thrilled by finding parallels to other vampire stories. There is something so rewarding about being able to analyze a book with an understanding of what inspired it and how it inspired later texts.
The quest for truth and meaning, answers to unanswerable questions of philosophy, spirituality, and morality, is at the heart of this book (and I predict the series as a whole). I am always interested in stories about the nature of humanity, the meaning or meaninglessness of existence, learning to cope with uncertainty, and finding happiness in harsh realities.
The one thing I am nervous about before going into the third book is the ending of this one. I am not particularly interested in rock stars or vampire wars, so I don't know how much I will enjoy the next arc. Until proven otherwise, though, I will try to hope for the best with the knowledge that this author has exceeded my expectations once already.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Death
Vampire stuff.shayh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.75
The beginning held my attention very strongly due to the expectation I had after reading Interview With The Vampire, but I started losing interest over time. I struggled to get through the 70% mark, but immediately gained interest at around 95%. I will be reading the next book, Queen of The Damned.
This book includes a "story within a story" at some points- something to keep in mind if you are interested in that type of narration.
I question the validity of Ancient Egyptian mythology in this book. From my education, Osiris was slain by his brother Seth. And the people of Ancient Egypt were not "sun burnt" nor tan; they were Black.
The narration is mainly my source of inspiration when it comes to writing. It's more of the words and speaking than the story telling. It's what helps with my writing style for my own novels.
This book includes a "story within a story" at some points- something to keep in mind if you are interested in that type of narration.
I question the validity of Ancient Egyptian mythology in this book. From my education, Osiris was slain by his brother Seth. And the people of Ancient Egypt were not "sun burnt" nor tan; they were Black.
The narration is mainly my source of inspiration when it comes to writing. It's more of the words and speaking than the story telling. It's what helps with my writing style for my own novels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Incest
Minor: Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
iggydoane's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Incest and Injury/Injury detail
ariel_is_a_dreamer's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lestat must have been drinking from people on some heavy drugs.
And yet I love Anne Rice's writing. I basically read this books just for the writing at this point.
And yet I love Anne Rice's writing. I basically read this books just for the writing at this point.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death, Incest, Rape, and Slavery
super_panda's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Slavery and Incest