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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I liked this one the best out of the trilogy, especially the turn through ancient history. However, the argument that the west has a monopoly on the concept of morality is racist and ridiculous.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
N/A
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Oh Lestat you deserved so much better despite your myriad crimes
Having read the first book of the Vampire Chronicles, I went into the second expecting to see a change in Lestat's character, hoping he would become a more responsible and sensitive vampire. However, as I finished the book, I realized my expectation was wrong. Lestat remained the same selfish and insensitive vampire in the first book; the only difference is that while he began illiterate, he did not stay illiterate.
At the beginning of the story, Lestat is out hunting wolves. Hunting is his forte, and he is well-known among his family members and the local village. Unlike his siblings, Lestat has no prospects of improving his social status. Being the third surviving son of a marquis, he was to join the church. He did so but didn't stay for long when his family changed their minds, as they couldn't afford the appropriate title for him to advance in the religious ranks. Lestat once attempted to join the circus, and though he would have been satisfied with any position, his family forbade it due to his high station. They prevented him from pursuing his dream of happiness unless it didn't involve any monetary cost or anything that would lower his status as a Marquis.
Gabrielle, Lestat's mother, was a great supporter and confidant, albeit in her way. Although she was not very talkative and not as affectionate, she always lent a listening ear to Lestat. Gabrielle even sold her personal belongings to help her son pursue his dreams, something Gabrielle had always wanted to do herself but never had the opportunity to do once married and not after having children. After Lestat had befriended Nicolas, she sold her last family bauble for him to go to Paris with Nicolas.
Nicolas, a man with a melancholic disposition, would often express his emotions through playing the violin. Nicolas and Lestat developed a regular friendship after Lestat took the initiative to approach Nicolas at a local pub. They would spend hours conversing, debating, and joking around. They would both talk about their dreams of going to Paris. Lestat was serious about going, but Nicholas was only dreaming. He wouldn't have gone if Lestat hadn't funded the entire expedition—another reason why Lestat was selfish, regardless of the impact it would have on Nicholas.
Magnus, an elderly vampire who resided on the outskirts of the vampire community in Paris, transformed Lestat. Magnus was known for his non-conformity to the coven's norms and regulations, especially regarding how to live, hunt, and create fledglings. Additionally, Magnus had a peculiar taste for blond-haired, blue-eyed men and searched for the perfect specimen before performing the dark gift. It was then that he chose Lestat. Once Lestat had the dark gift, Magnus went into his funeral pyre, leaving Lestat 300 years of gold and treasure.
When Lestat was turned into a vampire, he had no one to guide him through the transition. Magnus, who had waited 300 years to make Lestat, did an exceptional job, making him far more potent than other fledglings created by younger vampires. The fact that he had so much power made Lestat a threat to the Paris coven led by Armand. Notably, Lestat turned Gabrielle and Nicolas into vampires within months after he was created.
Comparing and contrasting Gabrielle and Claudia is fascinating. They share some similarities - both females with blonde hair and a love of knowledge strive to find their place in the world. However, their lives took very different paths. Gabrielle lived a long life, got married, had children, and grew into the woman's body that she came to resent. On the other hand, Claudia was eternally confined in the body of a five-year-old and resented that she would never grow into the woman's body that she desired.
Lestat transformed Gabrielle into a vampire because he couldn't bear to lose her as one of his most devoted supporters. Gabrielle was dying but didn't want to die because she still had many things to experience and enjoy. Becoming a vampire allowed her to fulfill her desires and become the person she wanted to be, free from the societal constraints of marriage and motherhood. Lestat transformed Claudia as a way to make Louis happy, and even though he had been explicitly instructed not to change someone as young as Claudia, he did because he wanted to see what would happen. Again, this was selfish and impulsive because he didn't want to be alone.
Gabrielle left Lestat soon after creation, which made Lestat dislike being alone even more. In contrast, Claudia was content to be a companion to Lestat and Louis for over 60 years. Still, she eventually desired to embark on a quest to find other vampires and learn about their origins. However, since Lestat could not answer their questions and Louis refused to leave without him, Claudia decided that the easiest way to achieve her goal was to attempt to kill Lestat.
Nicolas and Louis were both young gentlemen, given to bouts of depression, self-loathing, and seriousness. One of the main differences, however, was that while they both heavily contemplated suicide, Nicolas was willing to follow through on ending his life, which happens when left to his own devices. The fact that Armand felt the need to lock up Nicolas in chains and below ground for months to keep him from self-harm and force Nicolas to create various theatric performances showed that Lestat was selfish in changing Nicolas.
The story of Lestat's journey through loneliness showed that individuals are okay to be selfish as long as they don't harm someone else. Initially, Lestat searched for companionship and went to great lengths to achieve that. However, each person eventually left him to pursue their selfish desires. No one is obligated to stay in someone else's life forever; sometimes, it's necessary to part ways.
At the beginning of the story, Lestat is out hunting wolves. Hunting is his forte, and he is well-known among his family members and the local village. Unlike his siblings, Lestat has no prospects of improving his social status. Being the third surviving son of a marquis, he was to join the church. He did so but didn't stay for long when his family changed their minds, as they couldn't afford the appropriate title for him to advance in the religious ranks. Lestat once attempted to join the circus, and though he would have been satisfied with any position, his family forbade it due to his high station. They prevented him from pursuing his dream of happiness unless it didn't involve any monetary cost or anything that would lower his status as a Marquis.
Gabrielle, Lestat's mother, was a great supporter and confidant, albeit in her way. Although she was not very talkative and not as affectionate, she always lent a listening ear to Lestat. Gabrielle even sold her personal belongings to help her son pursue his dreams, something Gabrielle had always wanted to do herself but never had the opportunity to do once married and not after having children. After Lestat had befriended Nicolas, she sold her last family bauble for him to go to Paris with Nicolas.
Nicolas, a man with a melancholic disposition, would often express his emotions through playing the violin. Nicolas and Lestat developed a regular friendship after Lestat took the initiative to approach Nicolas at a local pub. They would spend hours conversing, debating, and joking around. They would both talk about their dreams of going to Paris. Lestat was serious about going, but Nicholas was only dreaming. He wouldn't have gone if Lestat hadn't funded the entire expedition—another reason why Lestat was selfish, regardless of the impact it would have on Nicholas.
Magnus, an elderly vampire who resided on the outskirts of the vampire community in Paris, transformed Lestat. Magnus was known for his non-conformity to the coven's norms and regulations, especially regarding how to live, hunt, and create fledglings. Additionally, Magnus had a peculiar taste for blond-haired, blue-eyed men and searched for the perfect specimen before performing the dark gift. It was then that he chose Lestat. Once Lestat had the dark gift, Magnus went into his funeral pyre, leaving Lestat 300 years of gold and treasure.
When Lestat was turned into a vampire, he had no one to guide him through the transition. Magnus, who had waited 300 years to make Lestat, did an exceptional job, making him far more potent than other fledglings created by younger vampires. The fact that he had so much power made Lestat a threat to the Paris coven led by Armand. Notably, Lestat turned Gabrielle and Nicolas into vampires within months after he was created.
Comparing and contrasting Gabrielle and Claudia is fascinating. They share some similarities - both females with blonde hair and a love of knowledge strive to find their place in the world. However, their lives took very different paths. Gabrielle lived a long life, got married, had children, and grew into the woman's body that she came to resent. On the other hand, Claudia was eternally confined in the body of a five-year-old and resented that she would never grow into the woman's body that she desired.
Lestat transformed Gabrielle into a vampire because he couldn't bear to lose her as one of his most devoted supporters. Gabrielle was dying but didn't want to die because she still had many things to experience and enjoy. Becoming a vampire allowed her to fulfill her desires and become the person she wanted to be, free from the societal constraints of marriage and motherhood. Lestat transformed Claudia as a way to make Louis happy, and even though he had been explicitly instructed not to change someone as young as Claudia, he did because he wanted to see what would happen. Again, this was selfish and impulsive because he didn't want to be alone.
Gabrielle left Lestat soon after creation, which made Lestat dislike being alone even more. In contrast, Claudia was content to be a companion to Lestat and Louis for over 60 years. Still, she eventually desired to embark on a quest to find other vampires and learn about their origins. However, since Lestat could not answer their questions and Louis refused to leave without him, Claudia decided that the easiest way to achieve her goal was to attempt to kill Lestat.
Nicolas and Louis were both young gentlemen, given to bouts of depression, self-loathing, and seriousness. One of the main differences, however, was that while they both heavily contemplated suicide, Nicolas was willing to follow through on ending his life, which happens when left to his own devices. The fact that Armand felt the need to lock up Nicolas in chains and below ground for months to keep him from self-harm and force Nicolas to create various theatric performances showed that Lestat was selfish in changing Nicolas.
The story of Lestat's journey through loneliness showed that individuals are okay to be selfish as long as they don't harm someone else. Initially, Lestat searched for companionship and went to great lengths to achieve that. However, each person eventually left him to pursue their selfish desires. No one is obligated to stay in someone else's life forever; sometimes, it's necessary to part ways.
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lestat rel sickening LMAOOOOO, so sickening he funny. This man so vain eh, I can't stand his ass. Also Gabrielle saying Let's head to africa and get them to worship us like gods. Rice ik you probably in hell but still that was nasty
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Incest
Minor: Racism, Slavery
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The best of the Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice's books have shaped my teenage years. We hear Lestat's side of the story told in Interview with a Vampire and learn much more about their Universe. It's ahrd not to fall in love with the Prince, you will be willing to read anything he narrates.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
marius you are NOT seeing heaven