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'One of the most wonderful, erotic, sensual books ever written' Sting 'A spine-chilling nightmare? highly accomplished? an impressive feat of imagination' SUNDAY TIMES 'Thrilling? a strikingly original work of the imagination?unforgettable.' WASHINGTON POST 'The most successful vampire story since Bram Stoker's DRACULA.' THE TIMES 'The literary quality of Rice's vampire viewpoint story is mesmeric.' DAILY MAIL
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In a darkened room a young man sits telling the macabre and eerie story of his life - the story of a vampire, gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood. Anne Rice's compulsively readable novel is arguably the most celebrated work of vampire fiction since Bram Stoker's Dracula was published in 1897. As the Washington Post said on its first publication, it is a 'thrilling, strikingly original work of the imagination ...sometimes horrible, sometimes beautiful, always unforgettable'.
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I SEE ..." said the vampire thoughtfully, and slowly he walked across the room towards the window. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book entirely based on the fact that I had seen the film and I have to say I was not disappointed. I instantly fell in love with all the characters, and I love the way that Anne writes, it is so fluid and full of imagery. I just wish I had been able to read the whole book in one go (but had to stop reading to revise for my GCSE's) but when I picked the book up again in the summer I just couldn't put it down. The only problem with this book is that it will cause lack of sleep due to not wanting to stop reading.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book by a friend and told that it would not be as I expected. As its not at all my type of book it laid on a shelf until the moment when I had a flight to catch but nothing to read. So it came with me, and, I was so absorbed that I read and read until the last page turned.
I'd expected white breasted women and blood - and crosses and lots of mumbo jumbo. Instead the book is a good piece of historical fiction describing the New Orleans of a hundred years ago as well as an attempt to express the fundamental drawbacks to vampire immortality. The vampires of Ann Rice can love but not express it physically, they can ponder on the world of mortal man but they cannot become a part of it, so in the end they have to fill their time with art and literature and the philosophical questions that haunt them, why are we here, are we evil, is there a god and the worst of all what to do with endless time. Not suprising then that most vampires apparently kill themselves due to simple and utter boredom.
I throughly enjoyed the book and would recommend it as simply a fascinating story of an individual at a moment in time trying to come to terms with existance.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I admit, I have seen the film before, and it prompted me to read the book (even if I could barely remember it, only that I had enjoyed the film immensely). Anyway, upon reading it, you are plunged into this fantastic world where the character of Louis is somehow sympathetic despite his murderous tendencies. Lestat, surprisingly, is also sympathetic by the end, because a character who seemed to have no saving grace seems to be nothing more than a victim of his love for Louis. I would have liked to have learned a little more about Armand, but I suppose now I shall have to read the other books-- I certainly want to, now! There is a definite homosexual subtext...but nothing really explicit and the vampire's ideals on love are so abstract that the novel allows you a tantalising look into this without ever really being able to grasp it completely. It is a beautiful novel-- rich in imagery, even richer in strange new emotions. It is both eerie and comforting at the same time, and I would never hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants a bit of escapism...it certainly leaves you hungering for more!
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Interview with the Vampire
I have not read the book yet, but if the book is as good as the movie I am sure i will enjoy it.
Published 29 days ago by Dyzzie
Excellent read, shame it arrived much later than expected!
I'd read this years ago before the Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt film was made. Really good blood curdling vampire story. Some of the descriptions in the book made me feel weak/faint!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bumfacedgoat
whoever thought neurotic vampires would be so interesting?!
While I tend to prefer sci-fi to gothic horror, I received such an enthusiastic endorsement of this book that I went out and bought it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by rob crawford
One of the best.
This is one of the best vampire books that I've ever read. It is as good as Stoker's Dracula and Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla. This really is a good read. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Moelwyn
An oldie but a goodie
I first read this about 20 years ago and tore through it. I loved it! It has remained on my 'fave read' list ever since. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Me read
Almost like the film
After watching the film I really wanted to read the book and so far, it has not disappointed. I wasn't sure whether 'Interview with a Vampire' had to be read as a series but if you... Read more
Published 14 months ago by sutters
Fantastic Read!!!!!!
This book is my all time favourite read. I have now read it 3 times and never seem to tire of the story. The writing is wonderful and really draws you into the story. Read more
Published 14 months ago by alison10
Conflicting emotions
According to the title, I am confused with the book and it's story.
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Published 15 months ago by ManInsideTheHelm
Good
I only recently read Interview with the Vampire after watching the film, and I would have to say that both are really good. Read more
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one word!
there is no need here to write extensive reviews, if a book is poor then say so, but if in this case it FANTASTIC then that is all that needs to be said!! Read more
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