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The Vampire Lestat is a very crucial part of the Vampire Chronicles. If someone has already read one or more of the other books in the series and they are still curious about some things, this is the book they should read. Since it is the second book in the series, it will fill the reader in on a lot of unanswered questions they may have. It is like the reader is taking in all this valuable history about the tale, and so it is very hard to take breaks from reading it.

In this absorbing novel, Anne Rice tells about the main character Lestat's past experiences, thoughts and personality in great detail. This book tells how Lestat became a vampire and about many of his early adventures. This helps the reader understand more about why Lestat acts the way that he does, and so the other books will make more sense. New characters are introduced, and old ones are brought back in a thrilling new setting. It is sometimes like a flashback that will go back to ancient Egypt or old France because the tale is being told by Lestat. Other times it is modern. For instance, towards the end, the setting changes to Lestat's band performing in the present. The relationships between each of the characters are deeply emphasized, which adds to the dramatic way the important facts of the tale are explained. More towards the beginning of the book, Lestat tells about his immense love for his mother, Gabrielle, and how he "saves" her from death of an illness. The Vampire Lestat is a chapter in the Vampire Chronicles which should not be left unread.

Anne Rice uses insightful and understandable metaphors that make the reader really feel the mood of the story. The theme is strong, and all readers will be able to relate to the struggles of the characters. It makes the reader think about the meaning of life. The Vampire Lestat is an unforgettable read. It is well worth the seven dollars and ninety-nine cents one must pay to obtain it.

The Vampire Lestat is my favorite among the vampire chronicles.If you haven't read it well I definitely recommend that you should try to get hold of it quick.It will be an experience you will never forget.(a must for all Anne Rice fans) Lestat shines in this novel.You will fall in love with this immortal as he takes you to a journey back when he was still a boy killing a pack of wolves up to the present-day San Francisco where he is a rock star adored by millions of fans. This book has kept me poring over its pages till the very last chapters.It has kept me awake even in the wee hours of midnight.I just couldn't put it down !! I felt emotionally drawn to this book.The thoughts and emotions of Lestat are so bitterly raw and real.During the most tumultous times of his life,it was like I also felt part of his pain and sorrows.My heart cried out for him when Louis and Claudia left him to rot in the swamp and when he heard the news about Nicholas' death. There are many good parts in this book.Among my favorites are the ones when Lestat made her mother Gabrielle into another one of his kind,his mortal days as the actor Lelio in a theatre in Paris and when he played the violin in front of the shrine of the King and Queen. There are no dull moments in this book.It can mesmerize and captivate the minds and hearts of its readers in a way that only Anne Rice can. Lestat will truly live on through the pages of the preternatural world.Long live Lestat ! Two thumbs up for Anne Rice ! !

I loved this book, it was just as good as Interview with the Vampire but I did read them in the wrong order.

So when I read interview with the vampire I was very defensive over Lestat because in this book he explains why he couldn't teach Louis everything because his own maker (Magnus)died before he taught Lestat anything about being a vampire so he went looking for answers and finally found a vampire called Marius (the oldest vampire in the world and Armands maker who Armand fought to be dead.) who answered some of Lestats un-answered questions. (just like when Louis and Claudia went looking for anwsers and found Armand.)

Also we find out why he hated his father so much and what his father meant in interview with the vampire when he said 'sorry, please forgive me' before he died.

The book is writen from Lestats point of view and is kind of like his biography.

My favourate part must be the ending when Louis comes back to Lestat after reading Lestats book and understanding Lestat was like he was.