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, and cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood.
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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 ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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 ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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* Newly re-covered reissue of the first volume of Anne Rice's celebrated Vampire Chronicles - 'a work of literature told in a horror-tale genre' (Catholic Herald).
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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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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Nickylala
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.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Elizabeth Taylor
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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.
18 of 19 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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Good book
I love Anne Rice's IWTV book. It is just as good as the film which was made in the early nineties. I could read this over and over
Published 1 month ago by Ms. RDJ WILKIE-HARVEY
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I LOVED THE BOOK AND ITS STATE. VERY CLEAN AND NEW, AND WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR BASICALLY FOR MY STUDY.
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I have read this book and it's really good would recommend this book to any vampire fans and gave it a 5 star rating because it was amazing and the other day i watched this film... Read more
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Different copy than expected, but otherwise amazing! Good condition. Great novel. A must read for fans of the film, horror or vampires.
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Rich prose invites reader into a secret world and a story that is epic...
Anne Rice's original vampire tale breathed new life into the vampire genre and towers above more generic tales. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Culture Vulture
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Still a classic
I read this a couple of years ago and only got around to watching the movie the other day. What a great film and a good adaptation of the book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sophie1986
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Best read ever!
Anne Rice is just an amazing writer, I love all of her vampire chronicles; however, the first ones she wrote are the best, including this one and The Vampire Lestat. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ana
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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 12 months ago by Dyzzie
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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 18 months ago by Bumfacedgoat
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Extraordinary
This is a true masterpiece. The world created in this novel is nothing short of astonishing. The twists and turns of the plot are incredible. The language is amazingly beautiful. Read more
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