Interview with the Vampire
The spellbinding classic that started it all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author--the inspiration for the hit television series "A magnificent, compulsively readable thriller . . . Rice begins where Bram Stoker and the Hollywood versions leave off and penetrates directly to the true fascination of the myth--the education of the vampire."--Chicago Tribune
Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly sensual, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force--a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the senses. It is a novel only Anne Rice could write.
Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly sensual, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force--a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the senses. It is a novel only Anne Rice could write.
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Prior to this book, my love of vampires revolved around shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel. Reading Interview with the Vampire was my first encounter with the vampire point of view. It was my first encounter with vampire psychology. The main character, Louis, is a character who has always struggled with himself. The Anne Rice Universe of vampires dictates that the vampire self is an exaggeration of one's human self. Rice does a terrific job of conveying that. Her writing is inundated with detail & consistencies without dragging or being overwhelmed. She introduces characters as is relevant to the plot. But they, too, have their own stories to tell.
This book is an example of a TV show making its source material into a masterpiece. The book is nothing in comparison, yet, it must be credited for being the show’s stepping stone.
The book does a gorgeous job at Louis having a crisis a faith. Louis felt relatable because I spent most of my life viewing all sin as equal and feeling that I was evil. Watching him slightly change those perspectives felt healing.
An essay on the meaning of life, the author invites us to experience what it is to be a vampire in the grand scheme of things. Drawing from the mortal realm rules and morals, we are invited to reflect on our own existence.
A very thought provoking read. You will follow Louis' existencial concerns, that ultimately leads him to share his life as a warning to all mortals who might be tempted to seek immortality.
Although I thoroughly enjoyed the story, I must say this edition was a bit problematic, having no chapters or appropriate paragraph structures, it made the read feel a bit dense.
All in all, I do recommend this book, mostly to all interested in theology and philosophy, more than avid vampire dark fantasy readers; as I feel the vampire theme is but a resource to dive into the main topic: what's the meaning of life?
I can’t believe I never added this to my read list.
I don’t remember the exact day, but I read this years ago. My father gave me his copy because I love the movie so much.
I loved this when I read it. It was everything I wanted. I should re-read it soon.
I don’t remember the exact day, but I read this years ago. My father gave me his copy because I love the movie so much.
I loved this when I read it. It was everything I wanted. I should re-read it soon.
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