The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice

The Vampire Lestat

The Vampire Chronicles #2

Anne Rice

fiction fantasy horror challenging dark slow-paced

550 pages | first published 1985

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Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now Lestat is a rockstar in the demonic, shimmering 1980s. He rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his terrifying existence. ...
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Summary of 6823 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 58%
emotional 46%
reflective 43%
tense 29%
challenging 17%
sad 17%
funny 15%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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