Reviews

Merrick by Anne Rice

the_reading_vampire's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

m4riareads's review against another edition

5.0

good, i didn't like the end but, it was a great book.

casspro's review against another edition

2.0

Can't even pretend like I know enough about this book to write a proper review. I have a quote written down, but even that can't leave me a clue. One day, when I re-read the series, I'll be able to go back and edit a real review.

m0rozovas's review against another edition

4.0

I have mixed feelings about this book, mostly because of the characterization of 14-year-old Merrick as some kind of seductress of 50-year-old David. I get that their relationship develops from that. But the sole acknowledgement of that sexual attraction on David's part was disgusting, as well as the knowledge that David likes them "young". In addition, the constant mention of Merrick's breasts at the most random times was unnerving to the least. I hope there are no more books narrated by David-a character I used to like-, because I haven't enjoyed at all being in his mind.

tamaraguillenr's review against another edition

3.0

Tras leer este libro, me invade un sentimiento de confusión. He leído libros de Anne Rice que me han dejado sin aliento, como La Momia, y me he sentido un poco decepcionada con Merrick. Con un inicio extenso y demasiado pausado (para mi gusto), y un final rápido y emocionante, con sensaciones muy de Anne Rice. El personaje Merrick me ha provocado algo de desconfianza, aunque eso es lo que más me ha gustado dado su pasado y su personalidad. David Talbot es un narrador maravilloso, la autora puso en él sus palabras y al menos a mí me ha encantado. Es por esos pros y contras tan en sus extremos que Merrick me tiene algo confusa, pero es una novela que he disfrutado, a pesar de pensar en dejarla alguna que otra vez.

themahtin's review against another edition

3.0

I think I read this book last year, but I couldn't remember if I'd read it until I started reading it. And then I kept thinking I'd get past where I'd stopped reading it. Well, I read the whole thing through, and it was ok.

I thought I would have forgotten a lot of the plot about Lestat and Louis, but there were plenty of reminders in the book. It was an ok read.

cici2's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? No

3.0

It read like a journal, like David is telling / writing these entries. 

Takes place in Louisiana but also you travel to the Jungle, so that was interesting. I also like how the Author mentions the Mayfair witches and Claudia makes an appearance too. 

It was a nice read, overall. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Grief, and Racism

Minor: Abandonment and Death

lisamshardlow's review against another edition

4.0

Well this one was better than the last one! I liked Merrick, she was an interesting character. Of course I liked David too, and Louis, I've been waiting to hear more about Louis since the first book, Interview with the Vampire. The narrator, Graeme Malcolm, was much better in this one than the last one, so that helped as well.

lannnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaa's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

witchery's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0