A Bit of a Dull Read (Pandora - Anne Rice)

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Product:	Pandora - Anne Rice
Date:	10.05.08 (31 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good Characters, Well Written

Disadvantages: Uneventful, Boring

Pandora is one of several 'Vampire Chronicles' by Anne Rice. It's really quite important that you've read at least a couple of the earlier books in this series before you read this one as it features characters that will otherwise be a bit perplexing to you. This is one of several standalone stories that Anne Rice has written to go with the series but I do feel you need to know what's gone on before to really understand this. In fact it doesn't really serve any purpose if you don't know the story before you read this.


Pandora is basically one of the older vampires. Readers who've read a few of Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' will know that vampires have existed in Anne Rice's world for several thousand years and as such, there are numerous vampires in her books of drastically varying ages. The older the vampire, the stronger their gifts are. So Pandora is not just old but also especially gifted.


Because of the gifts that Pandora has, there are a few interesting storylines that go on in this book. But that said, it isn't some great novel with wonderfully entertaining or interesting things going on. In fact despite having only read this book a few months ago - I had to get it out and actually read a few chapters before I was sure I remembered what had actually happened. I think that goes to show just how forgettable this addition to the 'Vampire Chronicles' is.


The only really redeeming feature about this book is that if you really like the series in general, well it's something else to read isn't it? But if you're not a die hard fan then I'd say give this one a miss to be honest - especially considering the price is no cheaper than the better books in the series. There really isn't a lot that goes on in this book and if you miss out, it won't affect your enjoyment of any of the others.


Product Detail:

Price: £5.99
Pages: 406
Publisher: Arrow Books Limited

Summary: Not Worth £6