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Taltos
by Anne Rice
I confess I was not impressed with this at first, and I found many of the reviews to be accurate: the prose just isn't as strong as normal, it was much too long, and why did this book need to be written at all to tie up the trilogy? But when I got to the back half of Ashlar's story, I just fell in love all over again. I'm so impressed by Anne Rice's capacity for what I'd call speculative historical fiction, as well as being enamored by these creatures.
As many have remarked, Rice has a remarkable talent for pulling the reader seamlessly into the story. And her stories are often those that span centuries. She can weave the impossible into reality, her many characters are vivid and fully realized, and by the time you're done with this story you'll be convinced you know exactly what a morning in the Scottish highlands or an afternoon in New Orleans is like. Although it could have been shorter, I believe this story is absolutely necessary to tie up this trilogy. Having been introduced only to Lasher as a representative of his race, we've begun to associate his character with all Taltos. This third installment aims to unravel humanity's horrible part in the elimination of a tribe of mostly gentle creatures.
After some fleeting doubt, I'm still convinced that Anne Rice is a paranormal literary goddess.
As many have remarked, Rice has a remarkable talent for pulling the reader seamlessly into the story. And her stories are often those that span centuries. She can weave the impossible into reality, her many characters are vivid and fully realized, and by the time you're done with this story you'll be convinced you know exactly what a morning in the Scottish highlands or an afternoon in New Orleans is like. Although it could have been shorter, I believe this story is absolutely necessary to tie up this trilogy. Having been introduced only to Lasher as a representative of his race, we've begun to associate his character with all Taltos. This third installment aims to unravel humanity's horrible part in the elimination of a tribe of mostly gentle creatures.
After some fleeting doubt, I'm still convinced that Anne Rice is a paranormal literary goddess.