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Stone Inyan
4.0 out of 5 stars Stands the test of time, but culturally limiting
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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I read the Vampire Chronicles when I was 12, and I've found that re-reading them again at 40 was well worth it. Anne Rice is a lovely storyteller. I love the historical aspects to her immortals. I do, however, wish Ms. Rice had given more cultural diversity to the historical context, because these are all immortals of a clearly Euro-Christian paradigm. I, for one, would have learned far more of the world around me if I had the gift of immortality. When, for instance, Makare lands in the "New World," her twin laments that she would have experienced unprecedented loneliness due to the false, Euro-centric idea that man somehow didn't exist in Peru a coup!e thousand years ago. In reality, Native South Americans were alive and well. Maharet also speaks of Jesus in the singular way Christians do, even though she was a "witch" from ancient Egyptian times, and would logically not have been a Christian. The Bible plays far too much of a role in these stories, holding these immortal characters hostage with archaic ideas of sin and evil, and imprisoning them in limited existential understanding. It seems difficult to believe that every single vampire we are introduced to is of Caucasian origin, has no real cultural understanding beyond the Euro-Christian, Bible tormented view, and after hundreds of years, learned nothing outside of those very limited paradigms. If you were immortal, would you not travel and learn something beyond being a white European? Anne Rice also tends to portray other cultures as being "ignorant," or somehow easy to control and dupe. The " ideal" beauty and intellect clearly belongs to the blonde haired, blue eyed archetype that, after awhile, indicated that, perhaps, Ms. Rice may do well to broaden her own cultural paradigm when portraying the immortal life experience. I just don't believe one who has conceivably lived to experience history firsthand would continually be so limited in worldviews. Other than these aspects of the writing I didn't pick up at the age of 12, I greatly enjoyed reading these books again at 40.
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LAB
3.0 out of 5 stars Queen of the Awesome Reads
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
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I had to edit my review. I didn't like the beginning, but Anne Rice did not fail me! So much better than the sucky movie! Character development in classic Rice style with complexity and relatability.
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Christopher Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Fiction at its best
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2000
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Who knew Queen of the Damned was coming? This novel by far is one of the fastest moving complex plots of our modern day. I picked up this book expecting just another low energy serial novel that put me to sleep at night, instead I was dropped into the world of Anne Rice's vampires. This book has so many plots that one struggles to think how all of them will wind together. With all of the plots, Rice paints a complete world and complete characters: no holes, no unanswered questions. Rice shows that she can describe a poor southern rape victim with as much emotion and vivd detail as she can describe a billionare vampire falling in a vampire's sort of love. I loved being wisked from one part of the world to another completely different one. Anne Rice encapsulates the essence of our world in her world and she includes everything we cherish and everything we rather leave out.
This multiple character drama stands in a class of its own, and I've looked and have not really found anything that has as many fast moving plots each with its own singular twists and turns. This book is a beautiful tapestry made by weaving together a perfect number of plot strings: a great read for Rice fans and anyone looking for a fast moving intellectual novel
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Johnny Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Anne is Still the Queen
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2012
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Checkout The Vampire Lestat before taking on this book. Queen is a fantastic read for those into metaphysical deep sea diving, with just a bit too much oxygen in the air hose. I love Anne Rice; she drills down through so many ideas that never occur to most of us (certainly not me.) I feel both dumber and smarter after reading her. Even though she released QotD in 1988, the topic of female subjugation has only become more relevant. Look at the valiant struggles of Islam's daughters for emancipation. I like the Mother Queen Akasha's solution. It's unique and it works. After The Queen of the Damned you're ready for Memnoch the Devil. Whew, baby! Anne Rice really is the Queen. Sorry, Countess Stephanie.
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LeAnna McCoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great As Always
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011
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I knew this one would be great, and it does not disappoint. I especially liked the renuion of Marius and Amadeo at the end of the book. I enjoyed the way she used dreams to weave the story together and bring it along to the finish. Is showed how connected all the Vampires in her world really are. As usualy, there were alot of new characters introduced and some were more memorable than others. Lestat is captivating as always, but he really does not dominate the central theme of the book as he does in others. You really get to see how some of the others think and feel more so than in other books. Kayman was very interesting! This book explains alot and ties up alot of loose ends. I will definately read it again.
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mark kiraly
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent continuation to the series
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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Enjoyable read if you are a fan of the series. Hard book to put down. Media me want to keep going.
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Raul A. Medina Nussbaum
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2013
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Great book, worthy member of Vampire Chronicles. I liked the history of "how all started", and to imagine those incredibly powerful beings. It truly sets you on the stage, I could feel the air in the desert, surrounded by palm trees. If you liked the previous books of Anne Rice vampire saga, you MUST read this one. I found Anne Rices writings much better than Stephanie Meyer. Anne Rices vampires are for grown ups! Can't wait to read the next book in the saga: The Tale of the Body Thief!
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Doris Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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She is a great writer. I started the vampire chronicles from book 1 and can't wait to get to the next.
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miss K. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Third Vampire chronicle
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2014
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This is The vampire Lestat's second reprisal following after The Vampire Lestat (currently only in paperback) with a slight crossover of the two. You will see the return of the vampire Louis in present times along with Armand, Marius and others. Ever wonder what happened to the reporter from Interview with the Vampire, you'll find out here. This is a collection of stories from different points of view of various vampires culminating at one point.
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars ♡♡♡♡ brilliantly written beautiful adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018
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Fabulous, glorious journey over thousands of years. Anne makes you feel , see , taste everything. Excellent continuation of a fantastic series.
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karen elizabeth davies
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2021
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great book
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Shadowdude64
4.0 out of 5 stars Anne Rice's Vampires are wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2010
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Anne Rices Vampires are wonderful. The way that they continue through her books
Interview with a vampire
The Vampire Lestat
Queen of the Damned etc

Each gives a history of her world, and brings more details about her creations, as well as introducing new characters, which are further examined in subsequent books.

Great
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