A review by skycam
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

Ok so I finally decided I was going to read this book when I finished season two of the tv series that is currently airing and knew I needed more content since it was so amazing. 

This started out really good for me. All the scenes in the first half that were set in New Orleans I really enjoyed and it was hard for me to put the book down. However, I felt less and less compelled to read as the book went on and I’m not entirely sure why….

Maybe it was the lack of Lestat 😂 

I liked Claudia a lot more in this than I did in the series and was disappointed in the lack of romance overall, but I did expect that to an extent.

The plot felt rushed in the second half, to me,

and I think, without Lestat, it was easier for me to grow bored with the plot.

BUT the writing was beautiful and that, I was not expecting! So it was such a nice surprise and was definitely my favorite part of the book. The setting descriptions were everything. This was the perfect atmospheric October read and I’m so glad I can finally say that I’ve read this vampire classic! I will definitely be continuing on with the series! 

✨🧛🏻🌧️🎭💀🌙👧🏼⚰️🔥🌌🩸📼🪦

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death