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biab00's review against another edition
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
efioa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
4.0
The reason that I could not give this book a higher score was the extremely weird inclusion of an incestuous relationship between Lestat and his mother. It seemed really out of character and forced to me. While not being an extremely graphic relationship, it was still enough to make me uncomfortable. There was absolutely no reason to include this and it brought nothing of worth to the plot - Lestat would've been upset if his mother had left him no matter what, simply because she is his mother. Incestuous feelings did not need to be implied.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest
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 crisisreiven's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Incest
kristallmarie's review against another edition
3.5
I came into this book expecting more of it to take place in 1984, but it didn't come as much of a disappointment, because the story was really interesting! Gone is Louis's whining, and instead we have arrogant, awful Lestat, a change which I am incredibly grateful for! Lestat is such a fun character! In addition to having a much better narrator, the story has so much more action than Interview, too! My only real complaint is the weird incest-y vibes between Lestat and a character I won't name for the sake of spoiling things. That was gross, and I didn't see a single review warning me about it before I picked up the book! So if you're reading this: Beware of incestuous tongue kissing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest
wormz's review against another edition
dark
3.0
i started this in december but put it down because of … anne rice being anne rice. the incest, the borderline pedophilia which isnt helped by calling everyone a boy, the purple prose (i never need to read the word “succulent”), it goes on. to be fair IWTV was slightly worse in that regard, but i got tired of it. i only picked it back up because i wanted to see what happened with nicki, who’s my favorite side character. although it slightly bothers me that he has the same name as the dork diaries main character, despite being a nobleman in 18th century france. ok. let’s just say i wasn’t totally impressed & probably won’t pick up the other books any time soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
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
nepetaalbarn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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, Suicide, and Gore
Moderate: Incest
dani_reis's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest