Reviews

The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice

crayolasaurus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

ellie_bronte's review against another edition

5.0

I attempted to read this book in 8th grade but the full depth of the story couldn't have been appreciated back then. I'm in college now and it took me a couple months to finish it. I have to say, I understand now why Anne Rice is considered the queen of the vampires. Everything from the writing style itself to the characters, the plot line, and the possible meanings behind all of it drives me wild to think about. One would think it would be impossible to relate to a vampire but Lestat de Lioncourt was so real to me. The madness that he goes through as time passes; thoughts of religion or lack of, whether vampires are truly Satan's worshipers,whether it's really possible to find happiness in eternity and if that can be among humans. Not only remarkable ideas on a philosophical argument but then there are the opinions of other vampires that combat the "New Age of Vampire" Lestat carves for himself as time marches forward... Just... Amazing.

Not to mention the language itself is perfect for the story of vampires. Anne Rice has such a hypnotic way of writing, weaving in the description of sceneries with the emotional and yet random thoughts of Lestat, alongside the action itself. Philosophical arguments made seductive. The sensations of those who sleep during the day, climb walls, devour the blood of humans. All difficult to describe and yet captivating me, making mind blowing feats real! And yet Ms. Rice can switch voice with ease, later on when Marius enters the novel and has such a different story telling than Lestat and yet it's still interesting!

A couple more remarks: I love how Lestat even after all the years he remains true to himself by becoming a rock star; time really cannot change a character from his moments on the theater stage, to a concert stage. I also cracked up when Marius stated he could shatter glass with his voice, but it would be much easier to just drop it on the floor.

m0drnmoonlight's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

Much more entertaining than book 1. No spoilers but first time an Anne Rice book scared me

affectionatelyrs's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

lestat is one of the most complex, fascinatingly written characters i’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about. his flaws make up so much of who he is, yet he never stops wanting to be good; even when he thinks he is inherently evil. there’s much to critique about anne rice’s writing, but she did a wonderful thing bringing lestat into the world.

galesmate's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

blackthorndryad's review against another edition

dark funny relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

theliterarysewist's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

The Vampire Lestat will always be perfect in my eyes. But can someone tell me why I forgot an entire major character?!?! Gabrielle is in like 60% of the book and yet I have zero recollection of her taking part in any of story! It has been a couple of decades, but I've read this book at least 4 times before that! I am highly disappointed with myself. Clearly she didn't make as big of an impact as Marius did for me... good gravy I love that vamp! I find it so interesting how innocent and impressionable Lestat sees himself in comparison to the way Armand and Louis see him as being manipulative. This was a great re-reading journey to be able to see how he became who he is at the point where he joins the conversation after Interview. I did have one complaint... Simon Vance is an INCREDIBLE NARRATOR!! But my brain was desperately wanting it to be Sam Reed's voice! So I'm putting it out in the universe to get a new versions with Sam & Jacob? 

cculv's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

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

4.0

friend_of_sappho's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

marinlovelovelove's review against another edition

4.0

a falta de constancia da anne rice é uma constante. sempre são 100 páginas fluidas e interessantes, para em seguida 100 páginas paradas. 
no fim é uma ótima obra devido a originalidade de um personagem lestat, e poder ver a visão dela sobre fatos passados e a historia dele é incrivel. os outros personagens nao me cativaram, o nicki um INSUPORTAVEL. a gabrielle uma CHATA. o marius um CRIMINOSO (embora a parte dele tenha sido de longe a mais bem escrita para mim). o armand um COITADO. 
felizmente o louis aparece no final para o livro melhorar!! e obvio, a escolha de fazer o lestat canto de banda de rock é bem, inusitada, mas excelente.