The Vampire Chronicles

[PeNCILz]

Has anyone read them? (Well... considering their popularity that is a stupid question...) Also it kind of saddens me that Anne Rice is never writing about vampires again... She is on a jesus kick right now I hope it is just a phase...

[Chisai]

I love the vampire chronicles. Kind of ironically my favorite book by her is Memnoch the Devil. It almost broke my heart when I heard she decided not to write about them anymore but, I am curious to read what she has to say about Jesus and all that jazz.

[PeNCILz]

Funny thing is... I could care less about jesus. Her novels are the first ones I ever bought in hardback and it really hurt when I heard she wasn't going to write about them anymore. She isn't even gonna finish The New Tales of the Vampires.

[dreamcatcher]

I love Anne Rice. A brillant author!

[Chisai]

I don't care about Jesus nessicarily it is more a religious in general thing for me. Anyhoo... my mother got me into the Vampire Chronicles and it kinda sucks to just now get into them and find out that she isnt gonna write them anymore.

[PeNCILz]

Well there are ten novels... Plus the two others for the New Tales of the Vampires. Then I think she has a few stand alone novels... Her website may explain some things but not alot...

[nikitia]

just finnished interview with a vampire, 2/3's thru the vampire lestat

[scarecrow]

oooh@___@ I looooove this.. series if you will.
except I'm stuck on Memnoch because someone and I are fighting each other for the only copy in our library. Not just our library but all available locations XD Everytime I try to extend my deadline it's on hold lol

..SHE'S ON A WHAT?
A Jesus kick when did that happen?
o__o
wth's going on did I miss something? :\\

QUESTION!
What order do the books go in?
I do not know :\ I try to read them according to the "books also by this author" thing on one of the first pages but it's not working.


PS;
the QotD movie fscking SUCKED.
I almost cried, it was an insult to the book.

[PeNCILz]

Anne Rice is never writing about vampires again. (According to her. You can email her. Her address is on her site... WWW.annerice.com)

1. Interview With the Vampire
2. The Vampire Lestat
3. Queen of the Damned
4. The Tale of the Body Thief
5. Memnoch the Devil
6. The Vampire Armand
7. Merrick
8. Blood and Gold
9. Blackwood Farm
10. Blood Canticle

[scarecrow]

Anne Rice is never writing about vampires again. (According to her. You can email her. Her address is on her site... WWW.annerice.com)

1. Interview With the Vampire
2. The Vampire Lestat
3. Queen of the Damned
4. The Tale of the Body Thief
5. Memnoch the Devil
6. The Vampire Armand
7. Merrick
8. Blood and Gold
9. Blackwood Farm
10. Blood Canticle
boooo O_______O
hey i've been going in the right order! XD

[nikitia]

Anne Rice is never writing about vampires again. (According to her. You can email her. Her address is on her site... WWW.annerice.com)

1. Interview With the Vampire
2. The Vampire Lestat
3. Queen of the Damned
4. The Tale of the Body Thief
5. Memnoch the Devil
6. The Vampire Armand
7. Merrick
8. Blood and Gold
9. Blackwood Farm
10. Blood Canticle

better i found this out now then when i finnished the series. i don't wanna read about jesus, if i do i'll read a prayer for owen meany again!

[Tsukiko_Sango]

i have sort of an obsession with the vampire chronicles and luckily i have an old book store near my home that has them....(i'm so luckay)

[PeNCILz]

Well I live near a new bookstore that has them. I also suggest you fix your little curse word to propably aid you in not getting banned or whatever...

[scarecrow]

aw :\
I was lucky enough not to have to get QotD from the library. My friend's mom had it and let me borrow it.

[sugoidesuyo]

Anne Rice is a great author ... my favorite of the series so far is Tale of the Body Thief. :3 It's sad she's not writing vampire novels anymore, but at least she wrote a lot of them before stopping. ^^ I also liked Cry to Heaven.

[scarecrow]

Anne Rice is a great author ... my favorite of the series so far is Tale of the Body Thief. :3 It's sad she's not writing vampire novels anymore, but at least she wrote a lot of them before stopping. ^^ I also liked Cry to Heaven.
Ooh I loved that one! :O

[slyabnye]

If you guys and/or gals are going to read the series, also read the Mayfair Witch series. Otherwise you'll be lost later on.

Also pick up the side stories about the other lesser known vampires. The one that comes to mind is about Pandora.

[PeNCILz]

You mean The New Tales of the Vampires that she is never going to finish?
There are two books in that series...
Pandora (Don't read until you finish the entire series because it is a spoiler)
Vittorio the Vampire ( I did not like this one...)

Then the series stops and will never be finished.

I also think it is funny that she banned fan fiction about her work LOL.

[Tsukiko_Sango]

Blackwood Farm is the first book i ever bought in hardcover (i prefer beat up soft cover) because i thought it was worthy...and my friend sorta forced me to buy it...it was the first anne rice book i ever read

[Koshiba]

I read about half the books when I was 12 or 13. I really enjoyed them but eventually I got lost on where I left off and yeah, I couldn't remember where I left off in one of the books so I kinda stopped. It's a shame she stopped writing it though. A friend of mine read one of her Erotic novels before as well I believe

[PeNCILz]

This is from Anne Rice herself.... I find this heartbreaking...

Seldom do I really answer those who criticize my work. In fact, the entire development of my career has been fueled by my ability to ignore denigrating and trivializing criticism as I realize my dreams and my goals. However there is something compelling about Amazon's willingness to publish just about anything, and the sheer outrageous stupidity of many things you've said here that actually touches my proletarian and Democratic soul. Also I use and enjoy Amazon and I do read the reviews of other people's books in many fields. In sum, I believe in what happens here. And so, I speak. First off, let me say that this is addressed only to some of you, who have posted outrageously negative comments here, and not to all. You are interrogating this text from the wrong perspective. Indeed, you aren't even reading it. You are projecting your own limitations on it. And you are giving a whole new meaning to the words "wide readership." And you have strained my Dickensean principles to the max. I'm justifiably proud of being read by intellectual giants and waitresses in trailer parks,in fact, I love it, but who in the world are you? Now to the book. Allow me to point out: nowhere in this text are you told that this is the last of the chronicles, nowhere are you promised curtain calls or a finale, nowhere are you told there will be a wrap-up of all the earlier material. The text tells you exactly what to expect. And it warns you specifically that if you did not enjoy Memnoch the Devil, you may not enjoy this book. This book is by and about a hero whom many of you have already rejected. And he tells you that you are likely to reject him again. And this book is most certainly written -- every word of it -- by me. If and when I can't write a book on my own, you'll know about it. And no, I have no intention of allowing any editor ever to distort, cut, or otherwise mutilate sentences that I have edited and re-edited, and organized and polished myself. I fought a great battle to achieve a status where I did not have to put up with editors making demands on me, and I will never relinquish that status. For me, novel writing is a virtuoso performance. It is not a collaborative art. Back to the novel itself: the character who tells the tale is my Lestat. I was with him more closely than I have ever been in this novel; his voice was as powerful for me as I've ever heard it. I experienced break through after break through as I walked with him, moved with him, saw through his eyes. What I ask of Lestat, Lestat unfailingly gives. For me, three hunting scenes, two which take place in hotels -- the lone woman waiting for the hit man, the slaughter at the pimp's party -- and the late night foray into the slums --stand with any similar scenes in all of the chronicles. They can be read aloud without a single hitch. Every word is in perfect place. The short chapter in which Lestat describes his love for Rowan Mayfair was for me a totally realized poem. There are other such scenes in this book. You don't get all this? Fine. But I experienced an intimacy with the character in those scenes that shattered all prior restraints, and when one is writing one does have to continuously and courageously fight a destructive tendency to inhibition and restraint. Getting really close to the subject matter is the achievement of only great art. Now, if it doesn't appeal to you, fine. You don't enjoy it? Read somebody else. But your stupid arrogant assumptions about me and what I am doing are slander. And you have used this site as if it were a public urinal to publish falsehood and lies. I'll never challenge your democratic freedom to do so, and yes, I'm answering you, but for what it's worth, be assured of the utter contempt I feel for you, especially those of you who post anonymously (and perhaps repeatedly?) and how glad I am that this book is the last one in a series that has invited your hateful and ugly responses. Now, to return to the narrative in question: Lestat's wanting to be a saint is a vision larded through and through with his characteristic vanity. It connects perfectly with his earlier ambitions to be an actor in Paris, a rock star in the modern age. If you can't see that, you aren't reading my work. In his conversation with the Pope he makes observations on the times which are in continuity with his observations on the late twentieth century in The Vampire Lestat, and in continuity with Marius' observations in that book and later in Queen of the Damned. The state of the world has always been an important theme in the chronicles. Lestat's comments matter. Every word he speaks is part of the achievement of this book. That Lestat renounced this saintly ambition within a matter of pages is plain enough for you to see. That he reverts to his old self is obvious, and that he intends to complete the tale of Blackwood Farm is also quite clear. There are many other themes and patterns in this work that I might mention -- the interplay between St.Juan Diago and Lestat, the invisible creature who doesn't "exist" in the eyes of the world is a case in point. There is also the theme of the snare of Blackwood Farm, the place where a human existence becomes so beguiling that Lestat relinquishes his power as if to a spell. The entire relationship between Lestat and Uncle Julien is carefully worked out. But I leave it to readers to discover how this complex and intricate novel establishes itself within a unique, if not unrivalled series of book. There are things to be said. And there is pleasure to be had. And readers will say wonderful things about Blood Canticle and they already are. There are readers out there and plenty of them who cherish the individuality of each of the chronicles which you so flippantly condemn. They can and do talk circles around you. And I am warmed by their response. Their letters, the papers they write in school, our face to face exchanges on the road -- these things sustain me when I read the utter trash that you post. But I feel I have said enough. If this reaches one reader who is curious about my work and shocked by the ugly reviews here, I've served my goals. And Yo, you dude, the slang police! Lestat talks like I do. He always has and he always will. You really wouldn't much like being around either one of us. And you don't have to be. If any of you want to say anything about all this by all means Email me at Anneobrienrice@mac.com. And if you want your money back for the book, send it to 1239 First Street, New Orleans, La, 70130. I'm not a coward about my real name or where I live. And yes, the Chronicles are no more! Thank God!

[TheMangaQueen]

I can see why Anne is so angry about all the negative criticism over Blood Canticle. I must say that personally I haven't really enjoyed the later Chronciles as much as I've enjoyed the first few, but they are still very good books in and of themselves. While I admit she took the Chronicles a bit too far, regardless I've read all of them and enjoy them for the fine pieces of literature that they are. I just recently finished Blood Canticle of which she was speaking, and I understand why many of her fans would be angry over it. While she warned us about the Memnoch/Canticle connection, and that you wouldn't like Blood Canticle if you didn't like Memnoch (which, I must admit, I didn't all too much), I see very little connections between the two books(other than Lestat mentioning he went to Heaven and Hell and managed to escape). I also don't understand such hatred towards the book other than for the fact that it is the end of the Chronicles. The book had a very good Lestat-esque ending where he figures out that being a 'saint' isn't all it's cracked up to be, and gives up. It was so like him, and I suspect Anne wanted it to please the fans. I liked the ending to Blood Canticle, but I do not think it is a proper ending to the VC as a whole. I believe that the only proper ending to them at this point would be Lestat dying, but I don't believe that that will happen. He's immortal, baby! Lestat forever.

[PeNCILz]

Have you read Pandora? Talks of Lestat a one point in time...

[TheMangaQueen]

Yes I have read Pandora.:)

[Kurono]

I love the Vampire Chronicles along with the Mayfair witches trilogy. I haven't read Taltos yet. The ending of the series in Blood Canticle was alright but left a "bad taste" in my mouth. I personally think that as a fellow writer that you should somewhat limit your own perspective when writing a book, such as the same time Rice "found" God, so did Lestat. It's good to have your own opinion, but I personally don't like using God in a series that has to do with dark, brooding vampires. My favorite book was Vampire Lestat,.

[Summerslight]

I love vamp Lestat! And i watched the vampire chronicles and yes that is pretty sad that she stopped writing Vampires her books are amazing! :)!

[TheMangaQueen]

~ thread revivial ~

[Akanke]

i bought Blood and Gold and tried to read that one but....never could finish...it was somewhat interesting but i think it was more/too boring for me -_-

[PeNCILz]

Did you read the ones before it?

[Akanke]

uh...no >_>

XD
loved Interview with a vampire though (the movie)...although I dont know if that was by her...im sure it was though...

[TheMangaQueen]

Yes, but I'm afraid the book for Interview was better than the movie (isn't it always?)

Really, the first three VC are the only ones worth reading.

[nikitia]

has anyone else found the vc books to be a slow read, really i read a novel in a week (i read the divine comedy 3 vols worth in 8 days) i read the vampire lestate and interview with a vampire and all it did was make me want to sleep, it took a month for me to read one then i needed a long rest before i could start the second and i had to force myself to finish it after avoiding it after two weeks.

[Taishi]

Its funny, you complain about her ending a series that she has been writing for a very long time and (ever think about this) may be bored with. Not only that but she cannot end it with lestat dying because she has already proved that an impossibility. Also this series is not about dark brooding vampires, its about the human race and its tribulations. Also i cannot think of anything more exciting than a novel describing the life of christ before his reapperance at 30.

[gildemon]

they were mad good. i read the first three and crap i gotta go now and split wood. xp

[PeNCILz]

Bored? Ha! Come on! That is no reason to end an entire series. Look at Kaoru Kurimoto! She is writing a 100 volume series and has been doing it since 1979. Currently there are 87 volumes published. If this boredom rule applied to all then creators of long running manga would have ended the series a long time ago. Boredom is no reason to end a series.

[akaidra]

I've read Interview with a Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and the Queen of the Damned and I loved them all!!!!! She is such an amazing author!!!!!

[ghanima]

of the vampire chronicles I've read the entire series except for Blackwood Farm and Blood Canticle. I also read Pandora and Vittorio the Vampire.
Its a tie between the vampire Lestat and Memnoch the Devil for favorite.
I enjoyed Blood and Gold because I have always found Marius more than a little interesting.
I must admit I didn't care for Queen of the Damend or Tale of the Body Thief very much.
I loved the movie to Interview with a Vampire much more than the book, And Louis annoys the ever living heck out of me.

I loved the Mayfair Witches Trilogy and one of my Favorite books is The Mummy, I kind of wish she would have written more about Ramses.

I've skimmed through some of her other work and none if it really appealed to me and the vampire chronicles for me starte going downhill after The Vampire Armand, I don't know, maybe I should read the last 2.

[*Sakurafairy*]

I love these books so much :D I even read her witches books,the taltos and cry to heaven. I think Memnoch would be my favourite from the vampire chronicles. I don't really believe in anything, but if I did, id probally go for the theory in that book. I loved armand, and lestat, the brat prince :D I never really felt for louie, He wasn't what vampires are, he was flawed, too human

[*Sakurafairy*]

I admit i didn't enjoy the last few vampire books as much, mostly because theyd become mainstream and everyone was reading them, before that I would be able to bond with people over taste :D Also I never really visualised(dunno why) The mayfair witches and the vampires being together. I mean yeah, same time frame but I never really out them into the same world, I thought they were better separate
Also, if you really want an interesting read, read anne rice's nooks under her psuedoname, anne rampling, tis amazing erotica :D

[xenelith]

I read the first book, Interview with the Vampire, and was completely enraptured... for the first forty pages or so, that is. Later on it started to get kind of boring :/ I hope I don't offend anyone, but that's the way I viewed it... and Lestat's story later on was strange. Anne Rice is a good writer, but I guess her books just aren't to my taste (lol).

[XXWolfgangXX]

i havent actually read any of them but ive read interview with the vampire and really liked it, ive been thinking about reading them though

[tarotgirl22]

O my god!! this is the best series ever...I can't believe she ended the series *SOB* so sad But @least I can reread the 12 and cherish all of the Characters*smile...Sgh* I'm a bit of a fan girl when it comes to the Vampires of Anne Rice's stories. Has anyone seen any of the movies...They Rock although the didn't pick the right Lestat in Queen of the Damned*sitts in the corner pouting* well anyways The Vampire Chronicles...A wonderful series comes too an end -_-

[WhistleBlower]

I really liked them. I was kinda freaked when my teacher picked up my copy in gr. 7 and started to talk to me about them. I thought the teachers were holier than that at Catholic schools!

[pancakes621]

I've seen the films INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE and QUEEN OF THE DAMNED they were good. I'm trying to get the novels but can't books

[CrazyCat]

I read Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat within the past few years... I'm about halfway through with Queen of the Damned but I haven't read it since...last year maybe...? ^-^'' I need to pick it up again. I like them, I'm just a slow reader and lack time. So many books to read, so little time.

[EdwardFanGirl13]

I've never read them, but I want to. I saw the movie Interview with the vampire...it was OK- :l I love reading so I don't usually like movies at all. But it sounds like the books are good, so I'll try reading them...They aren't at the library where I live :(

[Aladine]

Yeah. I'm still reading the Chronicles. But. I was really sad when all of a sudden she went to Vampires to Jesus. She said she'd been questioning her faith for some time and what not. And now -- supposedly -- she's found it. So she refuses to every right those kind of things again.

Ugh. Religion. I could go on and on about what I think about what she's doing and just the whole outlook. But that will only get me angry and it won't ever end. XD...