Interview with the Vampire
The spellbinding classic that started it all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorâthe inspiration for the hit television series
âA magnificent, compulsively readable thriller . . . Rice begins where Bram Stoker and the Hollywood versions leave off and penetrates directly to the true fascination of the mythâthe education of the vampire.ââChicago Tribune
Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly sensual, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing forceâa 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.
âA magnificent, compulsively readable thriller . . . Rice begins where Bram Stoker and the Hollywood versions leave off and penetrates directly to the true fascination of the mythâthe education of the vampire.ââChicago Tribune
Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly sensual, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing forceâa 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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I read this book many, many years ago and wondered if I'd enjoy it as much now as I did then. I mostly did. I was a bit disappointed with Simon Vance's narration, though. That surprised me. I've loved his work on several other books but not this one.
I'm glad I reread the book but have no desire to keep going with the series.
I gave it 3.5 on BookLikes.
I'm glad I reread the book but have no desire to keep going with the series.
I gave it 3.5 on BookLikes.
2.5/5. Iâm aiming to add more classics to my repertoire which is the only reason I pushed through to finish this cult classic, Iâm sorry to say. I understand that this was a pivotal classic in its time, and maybe thatâs the missing piece for me, but I wouldnât say itâs timeless, and honestly I canât imagine that this loquacious vampireâs interview was anymore interesting to read in the â70s either. This book was just so dull. Essentially, a slice-of-life diary of a very boring, introspective vampire. It was a little compelling in the beginning, naturally, as the exposition was laid, but then I was bored all the way until Part 3. And then eventually Part 3 also dragged on. I couldnât wait for it to end. I wanted so badly to enjoy it. I always liked the 1994 film and more recently the 2022 TV adaptation. My personal feeling is just that this book was too slow-paced and ponderous. I relied heavily on the audiobook to get through it.
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 showâs 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.
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