I've read 4 of them so far in the span of 25 years. My favorite so far is Tale of the Body Thief. I just recently read it again and loved it. Hopefully one say I can produce it into a feature film. Love Anne Rice
Yes!! I'm starting a reread soon; hopefully I'll catch more of these references now that I have been an English teacher and a librarian for years... the first time I read the series, I was a teenager! Lol.
I REALLY need to read Memnoch again! It's been at least 10 years since I last read it, and my reading tastes have changed since then. Maybe I'll enjoy more!
I was never so much into the Christianity - Heaven and Hell stuff, its why I did not like it so much, although I did enjoy the beginning and the end - the frame so to say.
The Armand slander 💀 i haven’t read all the books, so possibly I’m missing some parts of Armand’s story- but I personally LOVE him! He’s not as compelling as some of the other characters, but I find him one of the most interesting aesthetics-wise and history-wise
Very good video, my grandmother bought me the first 3 books in the vampire Chronicles this past Christmas 2022, I'm going to read them in 2023, right after I finish up the last 2 books in the dune saga, I have watched the movie interview with the vampire and was blown away it's my favorite vampire movie of all time a couple of my friends have said that lestat in the books is so much better than lestat in the movie I'm very excited to start this series I gave this video a like and subscribed keep up the great work.
That's awesome! In my opinion, the movie so closely follows the book that it's hard to say that one is better than the other. It's a very faithful adaptation!
I saw the film film when I was 12 years old and thought wow! What an absolute amazing take on the vampire legend before I found vampires to be boring yeah they villains and must be killed with a stake in the heart bla bla until I saw this film on tv which I recorded on vhs but sadly lost my copy so I recorded it again when I was 15 and became obsessed with it to point as to wear the tape worn out and bought the dvd and was a little disappointed with the lack of special features with the exception of the commentary by the director and the books became a highly sought after thing but unfortunately I was 18 by the time I got them all and read them at least 4 times until I was in my 20s and nearly had a hype breakdown when I found out Prince Lestat had come out and loved it my favourites are the first 4 books and Blood and Gold The Vampire Marius which I read more often, the same as The Vampire Lestat when I was in hospital in 2019 basically read the whole book while I was high on morphine lmao but it was actually better to get into I never wanted Magnus to die and I remember asking Anne Rice on her fb page while I was reading Merrick saying there is so much amazing source material in these magnificent books and why only Interview and the sad sequel was only ever adapted in 2013 and she said yes there are major film producers in Hollywood trying to get it in the works unfortunately I couldn't reply because I destroyed my account after finding out I'd been cheated on, so I only saw her message in my Hotmail account and regret hit so hard by then there was no bringing back my old profile so that was that but I was so thrilled to hear that she had released Another Vampire chronicles novel about Lestat he's the most cheerful and most charismatic character in series and Marius's own back story of course him being one of my favourite Vampires, aged 31 and balding my black hair gone thin since I last read all of them in sequence but it's like being 18 again reading Interview now like you said you can see Anne's amazing influences on the film which I know every word of, but it's still a classic, the vampire chronicles have had such an amazing impact on my life RIP Anne Rice and thank you so much for your amazing literature and impact on me I only wish I could have met you ❤
I am interested in the most recent trilogy of books she published. In your opinion, we they as good as the other books in the series? I’ve heard mixed reviews but still definitely want to read them
It's hard to say... I really loved book 3 of the new books (Blood Communion), but I didn't care for Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis. Prince Lestat was somewhere in the middle for me. I still recommend reading them though! It was also a different scenario for me. I had to wait so many years to get Prince Lestat that it made so exciting to have a new book out! Without that hype now, I'm not sure I would have loved it as much.
Interesting! Was it the plot, writing quality, pacing, etc that made you like the new books less? I heard some interesting choices were made with the plot 😅
That's actually one of the few that I haven't read! I own it and have been wanting to read it. I love Servant of the Bones as well - have you read that one?
Halfway through the 1st book and really enjoy the atmosphere and philosophy in it, but honestly don't get the love for lestate, hes a great device for creating tention but outside that i find him kind of boring is this common and peoples view of him change as he becomes the main focus or is he still more or less the same but more fleshed out n written more sympathetic?
As a staunch reader of Anne Rice' chronicles,. I Must say I would now 'kill' (metaphorically) to know her feelings concerning Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy's Please respond. Thanks RUclipsrs
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 I have not read all her books - like the mummy and werewolf ones (I just was not in the mood) But I loved Falsetto probably one of my faves, the chronicles (9 and 10 not so much, 8 was a bit dissapointing cause I thought because I though M was awake all the time but not). Witching hour I also loved - I might re-read it.
When I read "Servant of the Bones" at age 16, it made me interested in the Jewish exile in Babylon-so indirectly Anne Rice led me into learning Hebrew and becoming a Biblical scholar!
I currently own most of the vampire chronicles books expect the last 3 shes wrote before she passed away what’s your opinion on new tv show that Aired of AMC?
Can I read the whole vampire chronicles without reading the mmayfair witches? The witches are introduced in Merrick, right? Can I just read the witches after all the vampire series? Also great video
I think you could. The only time it might help to read Mayfair Witch series first would be when you get to book 10, Blood Canticle. Rowan Mayfair is a main character in that book, and her story might not make sense if you haven't read the other series. Other than that one, it would be fine. Good luck!
Could you please give a reading order? I accidently bought book 13 (Prince lestat) instead of book 2 (vampire lestat) is it possible to read book 2 and 3 and then jump straight into book 13?
Actually, yes. I've never thought about it before, but I suppose you could. You would have the basic knowledge about Lestat and the history of vampires, so it could work. You would just be a bit confused about what happened to David (his story arc happens in book 4). Good luck! :)
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 thank you!! i actually digged a little deep in the past few days and got too excited about the whole series so I think I will read them all!
I love Armand! He’s my favorite 😍
I'm hoping to do a complete reread soon; perhaps I'll come to enjoy The Vampire Armand more the second time around.
I have read all of these books so many times I cannot tell you. They were brilliantly written thank you for making this
You're very welcome! It's been a while since I reread the series - I may have to do that again soon!
I've read 4 of them so far in the span of 25 years. My favorite so far is Tale of the Body Thief. I just recently read it again and loved it. Hopefully one say I can produce it into a feature film. Love Anne Rice
Did you read the first 4? If so, I hate to say it, but they do go somewhat downhill from there. But I still recommend them if you enjoyed the first 4.
Another thing I enjoy are the references to high and classic culture. It's always fun to go away and look them up.
Yes!! I'm starting a reread soon; hopefully I'll catch more of these references now that I have been an English teacher and a librarian for years... the first time I read the series, I was a teenager! Lol.
The most respectful and well through review ❤
Thank you!
I just read Memnoch the Devil! And so far it's tied for The Vampire Lestat as my favorite.
I REALLY need to read Memnoch again! It's been at least 10 years since I last read it, and my reading tastes have changed since then. Maybe I'll enjoy more!
I was never so much into the Christianity - Heaven and Hell stuff, its why I did not like it so much, although I did enjoy the beginning and the end - the frame so to say.
The Armand slander 💀 i haven’t read all the books, so possibly I’m missing some parts of Armand’s story- but I personally LOVE him! He’s not as compelling as some of the other characters, but I find him one of the most interesting aesthetics-wise and history-wise
I will say that I haven't read The Vampire Armand in about 20 years... I definitely need to try it again and see if my feelings have changed!
Also just to clarify they’re 18 in the series. Because of the witching hour triology and pandora and vittorio😊
I would say the Witching Hour trilogy is really a separate series. They just happen to combine. :)
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 they overlap into merrick, Blackwood farm
I have not read any of the books but after seeing the movies I am interested. I need more vampire material.
Very good video, my grandmother bought me the first 3 books in the vampire Chronicles this past Christmas 2022, I'm going to read them in 2023, right after I finish up the last 2 books in the dune saga, I have watched the movie interview with the vampire and was blown away it's my favorite vampire movie of all time a couple of my friends have said that lestat in the books is so much better than lestat in the movie I'm very excited to start this series I gave this video a like and subscribed keep up the great work.
That's awesome! In my opinion, the movie so closely follows the book that it's hard to say that one is better than the other. It's a very faithful adaptation!
I saw the film film when I was 12 years old and thought wow! What an absolute amazing take on the vampire legend before I found vampires to be boring yeah they villains and must be killed with a stake in the heart bla bla until I saw this film on tv which I recorded on vhs but sadly lost my copy so I recorded it again when I was 15 and became obsessed with it to point as to wear the tape worn out and bought the dvd and was a little disappointed with the lack of special features with the exception of the commentary by the director and the books became a highly sought after thing but unfortunately I was 18 by the time I got them all and read them at least 4 times until I was in my 20s and nearly had a hype breakdown when I found out Prince Lestat had come out and loved it my favourites are the first 4 books and Blood and Gold The Vampire Marius which I read more often, the same as The Vampire Lestat when I was in hospital in 2019 basically read the whole book while I was high on morphine lmao but it was actually better to get into I never wanted Magnus to die and I remember asking Anne Rice on her fb page while I was reading Merrick saying there is so much amazing source material in these magnificent books and why only Interview and the sad sequel was only ever adapted in 2013 and she said yes there are major film producers in Hollywood trying to get it in the works unfortunately I couldn't reply because I destroyed my account after finding out I'd been cheated on, so I only saw her message in my Hotmail account and regret hit so hard by then there was no bringing back my old profile so that was that but I was so thrilled to hear that she had released Another Vampire chronicles novel about Lestat he's the most cheerful and most charismatic character in series and Marius's own back story of course him being one of my favourite Vampires, aged 31 and balding my black hair gone thin since I last read all of them in sequence but it's like being 18 again reading Interview now like you said you can see Anne's amazing influences on the film which I know every word of, but it's still a classic, the vampire chronicles have had such an amazing impact on my life RIP Anne Rice and thank you so much for your amazing literature and impact on me I only wish I could have met you ❤
currently doing so, my god these books are amazing.
Me too! I just started reading the entire series. I'm so intrigued to see how my thoughts have changed after not reading them for many years.
So far i have only read two books in the series the vampire lestat and prince lestat this year i will continue with the series
I love and want your shirt ! 😍
Forgive me, please. I had not known that she has passed. For me she will always be Mademoiselle 'R'
I am interested in the most recent trilogy of books she published. In your opinion, we they as good as the other books in the series? I’ve heard mixed reviews but still definitely want to read them
It's hard to say... I really loved book 3 of the new books (Blood Communion), but I didn't care for Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis. Prince Lestat was somewhere in the middle for me. I still recommend reading them though! It was also a different scenario for me. I had to wait so many years to get Prince Lestat that it made so exciting to have a new book out! Without that hype now, I'm not sure I would have loved it as much.
Interesting! Was it the plot, writing quality, pacing, etc that made you like the new books less? I heard some interesting choices were made with the plot 😅
Have you read any of her stand-alone books? Feast of All Saints was one of my favorite books and it's set in New Orleans in the 1800's.
That's actually one of the few that I haven't read! I own it and have been wanting to read it. I love Servant of the Bones as well - have you read that one?
Halfway through the 1st book and really enjoy the atmosphere and philosophy in it, but honestly don't get the love for lestate, hes a great device for creating tention but outside that i find him kind of boring is this common and peoples view of him change as he becomes the main focus or is he still more or less the same but more fleshed out n written more sympathetic?
As a staunch reader of Anne Rice' chronicles,. I Must say I would now 'kill' (metaphorically) to know her feelings concerning Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy's
Please respond. Thanks RUclipsrs
I've seen such terrible reviews of A Discovery of Witches that I'm terrified to pick it up!
I love Louis.
Have you read Servant of the Bones by her? Its one of my fav books.
I have! I agree. It’s probably my favorite of her stand-alones. Have you read her mummy books? Those two are also amazing!
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 I haven't gotten to those yet but they are on my radar.
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 I have not read all her books - like the mummy and werewolf ones (I just was not in the mood) But I loved Falsetto probably one of my faves, the chronicles (9 and 10 not so much, 8 was a bit dissapointing cause I thought because I though M was awake all the time but not). Witching hour I also loved - I might re-read it.
When I read "Servant of the Bones" at age 16, it made me interested in the Jewish exile in Babylon-so indirectly Anne Rice led me into learning Hebrew and becoming a Biblical scholar!
@cleverlydevisedmyth I actually admire you greatly for that. Good job.
Blood and gold was my favorite in the series
I've honestly only read that one one time... I really need to reread it (and the whole series) soon! It would be nice to get back to my roots. :)
I currently own most of the vampire chronicles books expect the last 3 shes wrote before she passed away what’s your opinion on new tv show that Aired of AMC?
What a great question! I'm actually about to make a video of my reaction to watching the series! :)
Can I read the whole vampire chronicles without reading the mmayfair witches? The witches are introduced in Merrick, right? Can I just read the witches after all the vampire series? Also great video
I think you could. The only time it might help to read Mayfair Witch series first would be when you get to book 10, Blood Canticle. Rowan Mayfair is a main character in that book, and her story might not make sense if you haven't read the other series. Other than that one, it would be fine. Good luck!
Could you please give a reading order? I accidently bought book 13 (Prince lestat) instead of book 2 (vampire lestat) is it possible to read book 2 and 3 and then jump straight into book 13?
Actually, yes. I've never thought about it before, but I suppose you could. You would have the basic knowledge about Lestat and the history of vampires, so it could work. You would just be a bit confused about what happened to David (his story arc happens in book 4). Good luck! :)
@@manuscriptsmusickandmore7901 thank you!! i actually digged a little deep in the past few days and got too excited about the whole series so I think I will read them all!
You gotta read them In order?
I would definitely recommend it.