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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I've read & reread this book several times. I must like it.... The 5 stars are from an earlier read. This time I would maybe give a 3.5. I loved the historical portions, but felt the parts setting up,who Rowanis and who Michael is dragged.
There are (very) disturbing parts & themes. That is part of why this is categorized as a Horror book.
There are (very) disturbing parts & themes. That is part of why this is categorized as a Horror book.
Boring. I tried, but this book is far too long and there is so much unnecessary detail. I couldn’t even tell you what the plot was supposed to be. I understand how some people may enjoy this writing style, but it’s just not for me.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Long, dark, and twisted tale. A bit overdramatic and non pc at times, but interesting enough to keep me wanting to know what happens next.
Parts of this book were brilliant, parts of it were awful, all of it was way too long. Not bad, but the series crashed and burned after this book. I felt Anne Rice was too self indulgent with this book.
VERY slow paced, and to be fair, I bought this when I was collecting all her books, before I realized I didn't really care about the Mayfair witches so...
This book was a mixed package for me. I felt the beginning and end were pretty strong and solid entries for the book, but the middle was lacking. I really don't like the fact that we were told the Mayfair history from third person. I much rather have had the story told through the POVs of the Mayfair themselves. This book would have been better. I didn't like how detached it was from the Mayfairs.
It just read as borderline non-fiction and while I like a good non-fiction, I rather it not be a non-fiction of something fictional. I just didn't like the detached writing.
However, that ending was great the creepy and unsettling horror being built up through Rowan's pregnancy and climax was very disturbing and a powerful ending.
But the middle is just sagging. It was a chore to read the middle, so that brought the rating down.
It just read as borderline non-fiction and while I like a good non-fiction, I rather it not be a non-fiction of something fictional. I just didn't like the detached writing.
However, that ending was great the creepy and unsettling horror being built up through Rowan's pregnancy and climax was very disturbing and a powerful ending.
But the middle is just sagging. It was a chore to read the middle, so that brought the rating down.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first Ann Rice book. And likely my last.
The historical parts of this book, while long, are an intriguing read. Other than that, the main two characters are too hard to believe. Too much too soon, in love in a day, etc. I hoped I would read more witch stuff, not demonic weirdness - while the sex scenes can be good read, it's not what I was expecting. Didn't know that was part of this writer's thing.
It wasn't a bad book. But I think I liked the parts that weren't probably the most fun for everyone else (witch history). And I agree wholeheartedly that the book ended poorly. I was ready for a battle with the main female lead and got nothing.
However, the reviews for the second one are so awful I can't bring myself to finish the series. Especially since the female lead in this book seems to lose all the spirit I thought she had in this one.
The historical parts of this book, while long, are an intriguing read. Other than that, the main two characters are too hard to believe. Too much too soon, in love in a day, etc. I hoped I would read more witch stuff, not demonic weirdness - while the sex scenes can be good read, it's not what I was expecting. Didn't know that was part of this writer's thing.
It wasn't a bad book. But I think I liked the parts that weren't probably the most fun for everyone else (witch history). And I agree wholeheartedly that the book ended poorly. I was ready for a battle with the main female lead and got nothing.
However, the reviews for the second one are so awful I can't bring myself to finish the series. Especially since the female lead in this book seems to lose all the spirit I thought she had in this one.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated