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A review by j_f
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
3.0
I didn't know much about this book before reading it, except what little I remembered from the movie, which I saw possibly two decades ago as a child. I have, however, at times been interested in delving into more fantastical books, so I wanted to start with one of the classics of the genre. It's important to note that vampire stories on TV and in film don't usually hold my interest, so I wasn't expecting to adore this book.
That said, I do have specific critiques for the story. For one thing, not much happens. The characters undergo changes and trials, but these are either glossed over or are resolved extremely easily and quickly. There isn't much detail on how the main character, Louis, is feeling while experiencing these events and they aren't that scary on their own, so the book doesn't leave much of an impact in that regard. It's not really a character- or plot-driven story.
Perhaps what bothered me most--and almost brought down this rating to 2 stars--was the pervasively sexual nature of this book. About halfway in, Louis starts talking about nipples and desires and kisses and sensual touches (including in relation to children), and he can't stop for the rest of the book. I couldn't tell if he was in love with certain characters or he just lusted after everyone. I guess that's a vampire thing? It didn't do anything for me, and often caused me to wonder at the point. (But, again, this could be my inexperience with all things vampire.)
That said, I do have specific critiques for the story. For one thing, not much happens. The characters undergo changes and trials, but these are either glossed over or are resolved extremely easily and quickly. There isn't much detail on how the main character, Louis, is feeling while experiencing these events and they aren't that scary on their own, so the book doesn't leave much of an impact in that regard. It's not really a character- or plot-driven story.
Perhaps what bothered me most--and almost brought down this rating to 2 stars--was the pervasively sexual nature of this book. About halfway in, Louis starts talking about nipples and desires and kisses and sensual touches (including in relation to children), and he can't stop for the rest of the book. I couldn't tell if he was in love with certain characters or he just lusted after everyone. I guess that's a vampire thing? It didn't do anything for me, and often caused me to wonder at the point. (But, again, this could be my inexperience with all things vampire.)