Interview with the Vampire

mass market paperback, 342 pages

English language

Published Feb. 21, 2004 by Ballantine Books.

ISBN:
978-0-345-47687-6
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Interview with the Vampire is a gothic horror and vampire novel by American author Anne Rice, published in 1976. It was her debut novel. Based on a short story Rice wrote around 1968, the novel centers on vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac, who tells the story of his life to a reporter. Rice composed the novel shortly after the death of her young daughter Michelle, who served as an inspiration for the child-vampire character Claudia. Though initially the subject of mixed critical reception, the book was followed by many widely popular sequels, collectively known as The Vampire Chronicles. A film adaptation was released in 1994, starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, and the novel has been adapted as a comic three times.

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I read this book many, many years ago and wondered if I'd enjoy it as much now as I did then. I mostly did. I was a bit disappointed with Simon Vance's narration, though. That surprised me. I've loved his work on several other books but not this one.

I'm glad I reread the book but have no desire to keep going with the series.

I gave it 3.5 on BookLikes.

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Subjects

  • Fiction - Psychological Suspense
  • Fiction
  • Psychological
  • Fiction / Psychological
  • Fantasy - General
  • Ghost