Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice
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Good Books rating 3.83
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  • ID: 1765
  • Added: 2025-10-09
  • Updated: 2025-10-09
  • Publisher: Knopf
  • Published: 1976-04-12
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In "Interview with the Vampire," a young journalist is drawn into a haunting narrative when she meets a man with an extraordinary story to tell. This tale, filled with gothic intrigue and supernatural elements, explores themes of immortality, love, and the human condition. The novel's richly detailed world and complex characters make it a timeless classic in the genre. Anne Rice's masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of horror and romance, capturing the essence of what it means to be both a monster and a human. The book's atmospheric setting and deep emotional resonance have captivated readers for decades, making it a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and gothic literature.

Reviews
Editing Mee · 2021-08-10
good 4.00

The reviewer appreciates Rice's elegant writing style and the way the vampire's voice brings the world to life. They find the novel to be a good read with notable high points.

The reviewer at Editing Mee highlights Anne Rice's skill as a writer, particularly her ability to describe the world through the elegant voice of the vampire. They find the novel to be a good read, with the vampire's perspective adding a unique and captivating dimension to the story. The reviewer also notes the sensual and erotic elements of the novel, which are handled in a way that enhances the overall narrative without being explicit.

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    Rice is a good writer and I like the way she describes the world through the elegant voice of the vampire.

    He speaks in a way that is both sensual and erotic.

    The novel is a good read with notable high points.

Metaphors and Moonlight · 2017-10-23
unique 3.00

The reviewer finds Anne Rice's writing style flowery and struggles to fully connect with it. Despite this, they acknowledge the novel's unique qualities and the impact it has had on vampire fiction.

The reviewer at Metaphors and Moonlight has a mixed reaction to Anne Rice's writing style, finding it somewhat flowery and difficult to fully connect with. However, they acknowledge that the novel has unique qualities that have made it a significant work in vampire fiction. The reviewer appreciates the novel's exploration of sensuality and eroticism, even if they don't fully resonate with the writing style. They recognize the novel's impact and its place in the genre.

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    Anne Rice's writing is sort of…flowery to me? There's just…something about it I cannot get into completely.

    Weirdly, I've actually been thinking about this book a lot since I finished it.

    It's a unique and impactful read that has left a lasting impression.

Fantasy Literature · 1976-04-12
excellent 4.50

The novel is praised for its mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force, making it one of the preeminent vampire novels ever written. The story's danger, flight, love, and sensuality are highlighted as standout elements.

This reviewer believes that 'Interview with the Vampire' is a standout in vampire fiction, worthy of its reputation. They appreciate the novel's mesmerizing beauty and the force with which it tells its story. The themes of danger, flight, love, and sensuality are particularly noted for their depth and impact. The reviewer finds the novel to be a compelling read that stays with the reader long after finishing.

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    Interview with the Vampire is overall an excellent effort, worthy of the reputation it has received as one of the preeminent vampire novels ever written.

    A novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force.

    A story of danger and flight, of love and sensuality.

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