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A review by xameri
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This is one of the few instances where the movie is better than the book. That said, there are some really vivid moments in the book that the movie was unable to include such as Louis taking the life of a priest on the altar where communion is given in a cathedral. Like, talk about vampire aesthetic right there. And the fact that Louis was forced the lie on top of Lestat that first night? Priceless.
The writing could get a bit tedious and Lestat sucking the blood of children was disturbing for a number of reasons though most notably in the way it was described. That said, Louis having an existential crisis every 10 pages was surprisingly relatable though whether that is because of 2020 or just because I am equally as broody is hard to say. But I appreciated that being a vampire did not come as naturally for Louis as it seemed to for Lestat or Claudia.
Louis is forced to come to terms with his passivity and the role it played in how his life played out was important since much of what happened might not have come to pass if he had only done something instead of letting everyone else control him.
If anything, I only wish the subtext of Louis and Lestat's relationship was actual text since it's clear that, despite everything, they are drawn to one another. I guess it's a good thing they have eternity to figure themselves out.
The writing could get a bit tedious and Lestat sucking the blood of children was disturbing for a number of reasons though most notably in the way it was described. That said, Louis having an existential crisis every 10 pages was surprisingly relatable though whether that is because of 2020 or just because I am equally as broody is hard to say. But I appreciated that being a vampire did not come as naturally for Louis as it seemed to for Lestat or Claudia.
Louis is forced to come to terms with his passivity and the role it played in how his life played out was important since much of what happened might not have come to pass if he had only done something instead of letting everyone else control him.
If anything, I only wish the subtext of Louis and Lestat's relationship was actual text since it's clear that, despite everything, they are drawn to one another. I guess it's a good thing they have eternity to figure themselves out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death and Blood