Blood Canticle by Anne Rice

320 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark slow-paced

Description

Lestat is back with a vengeance and in thrall to Rowan Mayfair. Both demon and angel, he is drawn to kill but tempted by goodness as he moves among the pantheon of Anne Rice's unforgettable characters. Julien Mayfair, his tormentor; Rowan, witch a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 929 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 70%
emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 36%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.35

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