Brilliant Vampire Novel (Queen of the Damned - Anne Rice)

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Product:	Queen of the Damned - Anne Rice
Date:	09.05.08 (49 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Thoughtful, Interesting, Well Written

Disadvantages: Not One

Queen of the Damned was the third book written by Anne Rice in her popular vampire series 'the Vampire Chronicles'. It's been made into a film just like 'Interview with the Vampire' has but I must confess I haven't actually seen it. So please appreciate I can't comment on whether or not there's any likeness between the book and the film as I usually do in case you've seen it but not read the book.


This book tells the story of how Anne Rice's vampires really began. I have to say here that you need to have read either 'The Vampire Lestat' or 'Interview with the Vampire' before you read this book else I really don't think it'll mean anything much to you. Lestat and Louis are back in this book and with them are several familiar characters along with dozens of new ones.


I found the logic behind how Anne Rice claims her vampires first began absolutely fascinating. Of course it's not scientifically accurate - there's no such thing as vampires after all! But it's brilliant the way she's written this logical scientific theory to support her creation and totally believable even! I found this a hugely interesting book for that small part alone.


Beyond the evolution theories there are also loads of brilliant little twists and turns as the characters battle with themselves and those around them. To take us through the story we have a whole new cast of young vampires leading the way though they're unfortunately cast aside as the real stars step forward to take over once the story is established. It needed to be done in order to focus on wrapping up the story but I must admit I felt ever so slightly bad for a few of them.


I love the music element in this as well and the way in which Anne Rice has made Lestat appear more human than she did in the previous books. Who'd have thought a vampire would crave fame for starters?! It makes this book not only stimulating and well written but also fun, entertaining and highly readable. I'm usually much more enthusiastic about "stories" than I am about "novels" and this book seems to be a perfect cross between the two.


So for that reason I think this is one of those books that can be enjoyed by a huge variety of people. Five stars from me.


Product Detail:

Price: £5.99
Pages: 432
Publisher: Time Warner

Summary: Another must-read