- Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books (31 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345434803
- ISBN-13: 978-0345434807
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 2.6 x 17.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (271 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,042,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In The Vampire Armand, Anne Rice returns to her indomitable Vampire Chronicles and recaptures the gothic horror and delight she first explored in her classic tale Interview with the Vampire . The story begins in the aftermath of Memnoch the Devil. Vampires from all over the globe have gathered around Lestat, who lies prostrate on the floor of a cathedral. Dead? In a coma? As Armand reflects on Lestat's condition, he is drawn by David Talbot to tell the story of his own life. The narrative abruptly rushes back to 15th-century Constantinople, and the Armand of the present recounts the fragmented memories of his childhood abduction from Kiev. Eventually, he is sold to a Venetian artist (and vampire), Marius. Rice revels in descriptions of the sensual relationship between the young and still-mortal Armand and his vampiric mentor. But when Armand is finally transformed, the tone of the book dramatically shifts. Raw and sexually explicit scenes are displaced by Armand's introspective quest for a union of his Russian Orthodox childhood, his hedonistic life with Marius, and his newly acquired immortality. These final chapters remind one of the archetypal significance of Rice's vampires; at their best, Armand, Lestat, and Marius offer keen insights into the most human of concerns.
The Vampire Armand is richly intertextual; readers will relish the retelling of critical events from Lestat and Louis's narratives. Nevertheless, the novel is very much Armand's own tragic tale. Rice deftly integrates the necessary back-story for new readers to enter her epic series, and the introduction of a few new voices adds a fresh perspective--and the promise of provocative future installments. --Patrick O'Kelley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Mesmerizing, darkly erotic, terrifying, The Vampire Armand is an historic instalment to Anne Rice's internationally bestselling Vampire Chronicles
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Before i read the Vampire Armand, i was not very aware of Armand - of course Rice mentions him in the other chronicles, but i never really felt a connection with him like i do with Lestat or louis (or any of the other famous characters). However when i read this book, i fell in love with Armand - he is beautiful, sexy and very attractive. The 'moments' he describes between Marius and him are amazing, the reader can really feel the strong love felt between them. The book is very describtive, i felt like i was there - with the characters. Ann Rice is amazing!
I loved the book, and i recommend it to any Ann Rice fan - you are sure to love it!!!
I loved the book, and i recommend it to any Ann Rice fan - you are sure to love it!!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Out of the many vampire chronicles i have read, i find 'The vampire Armand' is by far the best. It involves the reader emotionally with the feelings between Marius and Armand, so when they are torn apart you can feel the loss greatly. I suggest to any Anne Rice,Vampire lover that they must read 'Armand' it is a complete overview of what vampires strive for. I rated it a four because although it is the best i have read, it has a lot of emotion at the beginning which draws you in but it is not carried on as strongly through the whole book. Definately one of the most brilliant books ever written!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Perhaps one of the most enigmatic of Anne Rice's vampire community I was so looking forward to reading about Armand. Her characters have a way of being wholly believable and it was with great enthusiasm that I began this book, after all her makebelieve world is usually so vivd and consumes you so entirely.
I was sorely disappointed with this book, although Anne Rice is known for her purple prose this book takes it to new heights of tedium. So consumed is she with the power of the pen the story gets lost and left behind early on in the book. This book is an exercise in endurance, you really don't care about the story after the first 50 or so pages you just become determined to see it through to the end.
For any "fan" of the vampire chronicles it is a must read book, but it isn't a good book and definitely not one to return to again and again like an old and welcome friend.
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Anne Rice- The Vampire Armand (Vampire Chronicles)
Im a big fan off Anne Rice and the vampire chronicles,I read this book on my Kindle and just could not put it down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss Paula C. Ashcroft
armand is rice's best character!
I have read the first couple of Anne Rice's vampire chronicle books and was thoroughly entertained- the character of armand always drew me in and I wanted to know more. Read more
Published 22 months ago by mdkshadow
My FAVE Anne Rie book of all time!
I fell in love with this book from the start. The story of Armand appeals to me in some many ways. I was mesmorised by the whole thing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Tohru
"Welcome back!" to the Anne Rice I had come to love
In having read The Vampire Armand, I feel a great sense of vindication for having subjected myself to reading Memnoch the Devil. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Rebecca
Brilliantly Dark and Involving
After reading this I can forgive the horrible 5th book (Memnoch the Devil). Armand has always been a bit of an enigma, in himself and in the eyes of the other characters we so know... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by S. Bokhari
Another in depth look at another Vampire
Ann Rice has done it again. This book covers the life of the Vampire Armand. Armands story touchs on all of the other books Vampires we have been introduced to in the previous 5... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
Has to be read by all fans
Anne Rice has written another beautiful story. Yes it may be a bit long for some, but surely Armand, one of the most intriguing and alluring vampires deserves it. Read more
Published on 2 April 2007 by Nickylala
Beautifully written
This is the first Anne Rice novel I read, and now I'm hooked. You get completely sucked into to the fantasy without it seeming like science fiction. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Me!
nesecary, but by no means the best.
Being a fan of Anne Rice since borrowing a copy of interview with the vampire, i was delighted with the idea of fillng in the gaps of the first three books in the series. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by Gaz Owen
amazing
This book was brilliant from beginning to end and has everthing I have come to expect from Anne Rice. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2006 by slick
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