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A review by nikosreadsbooks
The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Listen, The Vampire Lestat is giving everything it needed to give. It's camp. It's drama. It's "he said/she said." Compared to Interview with the Vampire, which felt like getting cornered at a party by the saddest man alive this book is a shot of pure adrenaline straight to heart.
First off, Lestat being like, “Actually, I’m a misunderstood, glittering saint and Louis is just mad I wouldn’t let him mope in peace,” is the kind of petty rebranding that we should all aspire have. Even if I could see the twist coming actually seeing it still was brilliant.
Gabrielle is iconic she says "Screw societal norms," and runs off into the night to become one with nature. Lestat, your mom is cooler than you, and she knows it. The newer characters like Marius and Akasha? I'm ready for more going forward.
This book is a huge glow-up from IWTV and I’m hooked.
First off, Lestat being like, “Actually, I’m a misunderstood, glittering saint and Louis is just mad I wouldn’t let him mope in peace,” is the kind of petty rebranding that we should all aspire have. Even if I could see the twist coming actually seeing it still was brilliant.
Gabrielle is iconic she says "Screw societal norms," and runs off into the night to become one with nature. Lestat, your mom is cooler than you, and she knows it. The newer characters like Marius and Akasha? I'm ready for more going forward.
This book is a huge glow-up from IWTV and I’m hooked.