ozziemarie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 maybe? Ghost rape? Incest? The mc just completely changing into an entirely different person at the end? I just - this was 50 hours of my life that I will never get back
sophiemlpink's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
erinmcd87's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
silversparkles50's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Death, Incest, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual content, Blood, Violence, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Rape
jadedbee1227's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bellelouallen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This took me literally forever to read. Anne Rice is an absolute genius for being able to create an entire in- depth history for a magical New Orleans family. However, it 1000% felt like you were reading a textbook for the majority of it. The ending is insanely amazing, but the journey to get there was just too long for me.
rebeccatc's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little long and dragged in parts, and a bit too talky, but it was also fascinating and creepy. I loved all the descriptions of New Orleans and the characters were wonderful. I think of this story with a shiver when the wind picks up suddenly . . .
samiredden's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
arnette19's review against another edition
5.0
Uno dei libri migliori della Rice. Primo di una trilogia, la storia è incentrata più sul passato che sul presente, preparando il terreno per i libri successivi che invece affronteranno meglio la vicenda principale. Anne Rice è una maestra delle descrizioni e qui dà il meglio di sé. Le streghe della famiglia Mayfair sono senza dubbio le più spaventose di sempre. Un libro completo sotto tutti i punti di vista, in cui magia, paura, amore, odio si mescolano abilmente per creare un'atmosfera indimenticabile.