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John Mihalchik
2.0 out of 5 stars What is a Cameo? Prepare to Find Out
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
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Even the legendary Anne Rice is capable of the occasional stinker. Several of the one-off Vampire Chronicle books were less than exciting, and the cynical fan may even call them "cash ins".

Add Blackwood Farm to that list.

Before purchasing, know that Lestat is a very minor character, appearing in less than 5% of the novel.

No, this is the story of a recently turned vampire, and his mortal upbringing on the lush estate outside of New Orleans.
Quinn is a spoiled, pampered brat who lives a privileged life surrounded by doting women and servants.
He is soft and forever whining, and his 80 year-old Aunt Queen treats him like a porcelain doll.
If you are familiar with The Chronicles, consider this: Quinn makes Louis look like a cross between Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson. In the time before Cancel Culture, he would have been called a sissy.

The majority of the book describes day to day operations at sprawling Blackwood Farm, where Quinn has to make some very difficult decisions; who to sleep with, when to start drinking, and if he should go on a sprawling tour of Europe.

Aunt Queen proves to be the most memorable of Blackwood Farms' inhabitants. The remaining ensemble mostly forgettable.

What I found most impressive was Rice's ability to turn a potential Snoozefest into a tolerable (if immediately forgettable) story, just interesting enough to keep the page turning.

Hard-core fans who find Rice infallible will force the story into greatness.
Her more casual readers will see it for what it is.
And that isn't much.
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Sumi's Books
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than some of the others.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
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Quinn Blackwood is a newly made fledgling vampire. He is trying to learn the ropes and rules of the covens. But he also has a terrible demon on his back... literally! He seeks out the Vampire Lestat for help to rid himself of this otherworldly presence that has been with him since childhood and has no become more powerful and menacing. Lestat calls in the help of a powerful witch in vampire named Merrick. Can their combined powers help Quinn to finally be free?
Vampires and witches combine in this tale. Very well written (as usual). The tale of The Vampire Quinn Blackwood is both captivating and horrifying.
I enjoyed this book very much but as with a few of her previous books the majority of the book is Quinn telling Lestat his story from beginning to end. I think it was literally the last three chapters that were the ending to the story at hand instead of backstory material. As with all of her books the backstory is extremely detailed and full of information that you can either take or leave. The roller coaster ups and downs are masterfully written but that is normal for an Anne Rice book. this is definitely a come back from her last couple of books in the chronicles series however, which was a nice relief for me.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes vampires, paranormal, witches, dark fantasy, or someone who is simply finishing the chronicle series. This is one of the better ones for sure.
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Ted
5.0 out of 5 stars Always the best
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
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As always, Anne Rice creates a world you don’t want to leave. Her characters jump off the page and live with you. Even though Lestat is marginalized in this book I understand she can’t always write about Louise and Lestat. Her imagination is too complex to restrict to our individual preferences. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Faulkner and Charles Dickens have been favorites of mine since I was a very young man. Mrs. Rice joined their ranks many years ago. I am thankful for every sentence she gives and I always regret finishing one of her books. I need to take a sabbatical afterwards since it takes me time to settle for less than she offers.
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EsS
5.0 out of 5 stars You Need This Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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You do not need to read all 8 books in the series before reading this one. I do recomnend reading Interview With The Vampire first just so you know Lestat. I have both audible and kindle versions. My attention span is bad to read lately so I write this on the audible version. I love this book so much! More than all of the other books in the vampire chronicles!!! I had this foreboding feeling while reading it the entire time!!!! The historical detail is amazing! Anne Rice outdid herself. I am interested in exploring the Mayfair Witches after reading this book and Merrick.
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shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Anne Rice the Queen of the Storytellers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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When I start one of Anne Rice's novels, I can never put them down! I bought this for a friend's birthday to complete her Vampire Chronicles collection. I recently turned her on to Anne Rice and now she's HOOKED! Thanks for shipping it so quickly --- and in PERFECT condition too!
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Deanna M. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Oncle Julian or Lestat not sure which is really the "damnedest creature," but I love them.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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Absolutely fell in love with this book! The Blackwoods are my new fav family. Now if you are looking for a book focused on Lestat, this is not your book, but get to know Tarquin and his clan, they are fab.
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knowident
3.0 out of 5 stars You have to read it...
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2005
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SPOILER:

If you are a follower of her Vampire and Mayfair series and I am. This novel provides some interesting updates about the Mayfair Clan. But far more interesting than the Over The Top Quinn and Get Over Yourself Mona are Oncle Julian and Aunt Queen. Let's follow Julian around for awhile and I want to hear all about Aunt Queen. Leave Quinn alone until he grows up or something! Check out this review. He says it better than I could: [...]

The romance between Quinn and Mona was straight from a Teen Romance Magazine (if there is such a thing). Ho hum.

Ms Rice, I do love your books, but the moment we met Mona, we knew she'd become a Vampire. Write Oncle Julian and Aunt Queen's story. But before you do find some way to renew, reinvent, reinstate, and reclaim your writing self. Your fans would welcome you back with open arms.
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LindaMM
5.0 out of 5 stars Enmeshed in humanity, compassion for rhe vampire, the ghost, the witch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2018
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Any lover of Anne Rice's writings and her world of vampires and of the NewOrleans Mayfair witches would want to read this as a part of her cannon. Likewise those who prefer adult vampires and their heavy concerns, those who prefer Stookie Stackhouse to the Salvatori brothers would read this book.
AR has a format of opening in the future , delving into the past and then resolving in the near future. Whether a large or small role, Lestat is almost invariably involved or invoked. I am frequently left sad, pondering the circumstances of the lives of her vampires. I end up with paintings to view, music to stream and moral questions to wrestle. Drinking blood of me and my ilk is repulsive, the erotic interplay of her characters is mesmeric but never am i left feeling distant. I forgive them their sustenance, i consider the grace their immortality is and i leave at the end of each book with regret. Lestat has fallen in love with Quinn? How could i not love him too? If you enjoy bitter chocolate the vampire chronicles are likely for you too.
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sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars binding love
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2020
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the part that caught my attention the must about Blackwood farm

was the relationship between Quinn and Mona the relationship is very intense and loving as well as sexual has also get very guarded issues they are also being pushed apart by they parents as of moans illness of bearing childern that could. pass the same abilties and psychic witchery over but Quinn still fights for her love tell the end

as well as Quinn being tuned in to a man of the night and becoming immortal and turning mona to save her life and to live togother for eternity

the book has a lot of twist and tuns but is very good read
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1.0 out of 5 stars Awful wish I hadnt bought it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2019
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I read Anne Rice books in the 90's and coulnt put them down as they were brilliant. When I came upon this book I thought it would be just as brilliant, how wrong I was. The beginning of the book was interesting but the rest full of sex, sexual thoughts etc. Just rubbish, I skipped so much of the book to find out how he became a vampire and its not til the end you find out. The book lacked the horror, suspense and felt as had been written by a child. If i could I would give it a minus mark. For the Anne Rice fans of 90's avoid this such an awful book.
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A Real Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020
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As entrancing and decadent as the rest of Anne Rice's books, this book introduces some fascinating new characters... i just wish all of Anne Rice's books were available on kindle
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Its alway you Tarquinn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2015
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This is the 2nd time ive tried to read this chronicle, i didnt get more than 3 chapters in the 1st time. But on this 2nd attempt i devoured it! Typical of Anne this book is full of beautiful detail, captivating characters and magnificent mystical forces. And of course the royalty of The Brat Prince. The sinister companionship of Goblin and the beautiful light of Aunt Queen make Tarquinns story a breathtaking tale of good and evil, not always in the way you espect! Welcome to the chronicles Little Brother!
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