My current read for the beginning of October is Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. It is probably one of the most well-known vampire novels of contemporary times, but just in case you haven't heard of it, here is an excerpt from the synopsis from Goodreads:
"This is the story of Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, into the vampire way of life. His story ebbs and flows through the streets of New Orleans, defining crucial moments..."
Who doesn't love a good monster novel to get ready for Halloween and spooky season? I know I do, but this book is more than that to me. Interview with the Vampire was one of the first books that I can remember loving while I read it. It was one of the first that kept me totally absorbed from start for finish.
Aside from the story centering around vampires, I found the New Orleans setting intriguing. I had never read a novel before this one set there, so when I eventually got to visit the city as a teen, after having read this book, it made it that much better. Rice does a great job of describing the city, from the narrow winding streets to the buildings of the French Quarter.
Rice's writing style is another reason why I find myself coming back to this novel time and time again. Not only is she incredibly descriptive, but she can go between styles flawlessly. When the vampire Louis speaks, he truly sounds like something that has been around for centuries, as opposed to the boy in the novel who speaks like we do now. That level of attention to detail is a delight to read and I am not surprised so many people loved this novel when it first came out.
Have you ever read Interview with the Vampire? Do you like vampire novels or do you think they are a bit overdone at this point?
Leave a comment with your current read!
No comments:
Post a Comment