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In this engrossing and hypnotic tale of witchcraft and the occult spanning four centuries, we meet a great dynasty of witches--a family given to poetry and incest, to murder and philosophy, a family that over the ages is haunted by a powerful, dangerous and seductive being. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Massive and overwhelming, but beautifully realistic, Sep 26 2002

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R. A. Pritchett (Fairfield, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Witching Hour (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to start by saying, Bravo! Miss Rice for your attention to detail, your vivid depictions, and your excellent character development. This is an excellent read for those who have the patience to sit through a 1000 plus page book. Like most of Anne's books she starts of with a little foreshadowing and some excellent imagery to set the mood of the story. Yet, you had better be prepared once you set off on this journey. Unless you have a photographic memory, I would suggest grabbing a notebook in which you can briefly list the characters in this book, or else you can look forward to some confusion down the road. This may sound like it would take the fun out of reading this book, but you will thank me once you finally finish this epic adventure.

Anne takes you through the history of the Mayfair Witches one by one, explaining just how each contributed to the families' wealth and standing, at the same time weaving a tale of betrayal, incest, and mystery. There are times when the story drags, but for the most part you are kept on the edge of your seat trying to predict every twist that this intense plot throws at you.

Besides giving an expansive family history, Miss Rice also masterfully creates a realistic world in which the story takes place. As with the Vampire Chronicles, The Witching Hour also takes place in Anne's beloved New Orleans. As the story unfolds you become more and more familiar with this magical city as if you had lived there and each of the characters' experiences begin to feel as if the were your own. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the Vampire Chronicles or is just looking for a good book.

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-Great depth and beautiful imagery
-Excellent character development
-Story tends to drag, but is filled with twists
-Requires patience and time to complete

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5.0 out of 5 stars This bookis what made me a huge Anne Rice fan!, July 15 2004

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J. Jeroszko (Williamsville, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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To be honest, I can't stand the Vampire Chronicles, and I'm glad I did not judge Anne Rice based only on those. Because the Mayfair Witch trilogy are 3 of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend you all read the Witching Hour, Lasher, & Taltos! Oooh I still have shivers just thinking about these books. I also highly recommend Servant of the Bones - my absolutele most favorite stand-alone Anne Rice book. Happy reading!!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Question, questions..., Nov 29 2002

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J. Brownell (Oak Harbor, WA) - See all my reviews
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The plot line of this book is something of a mystery for more than half, which is not necessarily a bad thing. I found the plot itself to be intriguing and that is the only reason I have decided to finish it. My complaints are mostly from Rice's wishful thinking. Most importantly being the incestuous Mayfair family. Rice described one incident of incest after another (and not that quasi-incestuous counsin stuff. Real father to daughter and brother to sister stuff), and yet almost every one of them is described as devistatingly beautiful. that would be one hell of a miracle of genetics.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect
Besides some writing in pencil (first page only), the book was in really good condition.
Edges of sleeve were just a touch rubbed. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Martin Ladouceur

3.0 out of 5 stars Did Anne Rice have an editor?
I must say that I am a HUGE fan of Anne Rice, I loved the Vampire series, and just recently started the Mayfair witches saga. Read more

Published on Jun 19 2009 by AVID READER