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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2.5/5. IâÂÂm aiming to add more classics to my repertoire which is the only reason I pushed through to finish this cult classic, IâÂÂm sorry to say. I understand that this was a pivotal classic in its time, and maybe thatâÂÂs the missing piece for me, but I wouldnâÂÂt say itâÂÂs timeless, and honestly I canâÂÂt imagine that this loquacious vampireâÂÂs interview was anymore interesting to read in the âÂÂ70s 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 couldnâÂÂt 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.
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?
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