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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
chiarara's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Incest
Minor: Cannibalism
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
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