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A review by elderlyemo
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this book many years ago and when I found the audiobook on YouTube one afternoon I thought it would be a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Listen, vampires aren't my bag and I've never really liked "gothic" vampires as much as I like more modern retellings (think True Blood) but I would be lying if I said that I didn't enjoy this book, especially listening to it being told to me in a very serious and very sensual way.
It's hard in 2024 to separate the book from the film but having someone attach different vocal characteristics to the characters really helped with that.
It's never going to be my favourite book, but I understand why it exists and why it is so beloved. It's a solid story that I am sure people will continue to fall in love with for many, many years to come.
Listen, vampires aren't my bag and I've never really liked "gothic" vampires as much as I like more modern retellings (think True Blood) but I would be lying if I said that I didn't enjoy this book, especially listening to it being told to me in a very serious and very sensual way.
It's hard in 2024 to separate the book from the film but having someone attach different vocal characteristics to the characters really helped with that.
It's never going to be my favourite book, but I understand why it exists and why it is so beloved. It's a solid story that I am sure people will continue to fall in love with for many, many years to come.