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by Anne Rice (Author) "I'M THE VAMPIRE LESTAT ..." (more)
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Did you ever wonder where all those mischievous vampires roaming the globe in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles came from? In this, the third book in the series, we find out. That raucous rock-star vampire Lestat interrupts the 6,000-year slumber of the mama of all bloodsuckers, Akasha, Queen of the Damned.

Akasha was once the queen of the Nile (she has a bit in common with the Egyptian goddess Isis), and it's unwise to rile her now that she's had 60 centuries of practice being undead. She is so peeved about male violence that she might just have to kill most of them. And she has her eye on handsome Lestat with other ideas as well.

If you felt that the previous books in the series weren't gory and erotic enough, this one should quench your thirst (though it may cause you to omit organ meats from your diet). It also boasts God's plenty of absorbing lore that enriches the tale that went before, including the back-story of the boy in Interview with the Vampire and the ancient fellowship of the Talamasca, which snoops on paranormal phenomena. Mostly, the book spins the complex yarn of Akasha's eerie, brooding brood and her nemeses, the terrifying sisters Maharet and Mekare. In one sense, Queen of the Damned is the ultimate multigenerational saga. --Tim Appelo --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.



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5.0 out of 5 stars The queen returns, Feb 24 2007
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Queen of the Damned (Mass Market Paperback)
Anne Rice revamped vampire fiction in "Interview with the Vampire," the first volume of her bestselling Vampire Chronicles. But the highest point of the entire series was "Queen of the Damned," an epic vampire story full of sensuality, terror, and a haunting picture of greed and power's effect.

Not only are vampires everywhere having odd dreams, but they are getting peeved about Lestat's music videos, which reveal secrets about vampire history. Some even plan to kill him. But those same music videos wake Akasha, the mother of all vampires, who kills her sleeping husband and casts Marius into an icy prison.

Then she goes on a rampage, setting vampires on fire and finally escaping with the Brat Prince himself. The vampire cast thus far gather together, hoping to defeat the malignant Akasha; elsewhere, Lestat begins to think the same when he finds that Akasha is a mad megalomaniac. But Akasha cannot be destroyed without killing every vampire on earth...

Out of her entire bibliography, Anne Rice wrote only one epic story -- one that spans the world, time, and three novels' worth of characters (Armand, Gabrielle, Marius, Louis...). Lots of fictional memoirs, but no more epics. Perhaps she should write more, because this book remains not only her finest novel, but a stirring, creepy read on its own.

Rice's lush prose is well-suited to many characters, whether they're rogue Talamasca or biker vampires. She skips effortlessly from ancient Egypt to a hard-rock concert, with the same level of skill. And most importantly, she creates a stunning explanation for why the vampires exist, wrapped up in ancient Egyptian imperialism and malevolent spirits.

The plot twists and winds itself every which way, before finally smoothing out into a finale that makes perfect sense. And the present scenario is just as gripping, with Lestat realizing that Akasha plans to kill off 99% of the men in the world, and be a goddess. That's what happens when you run off with strange women, Lestat.

The large cast in this means that almost everybody gets a turn in the spotlight -- Armand, Marius, Louis, Pandora, the guy who recorded Louis's story in the first book, and Gabrielle. Not to mention a few new ones, like the ancient Maharet and Mael. And the Brat Prince shines the most brightly of all, in his nastiness, naivete, and delight in his own unlife.

"Queen of the Damned" is a remarkable epic novel, despite the spotty series it was a part of. This is Anne Rice at her peak: thrilling, chilling, and almost magical.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Anne Rice, Oct 17 2006
This review is from: The Queen of the Damned (Mass Market Paperback)
I am a big fan of Mrs. Rice's Books. I fell in love with her characters from Interview with a vampire and have followed ever since. This is definitely her best. The way she jumps from one character to another makes it all the more interesting. The movie does NOT give this creation justice what-so-ever. If you need to read an Anne rice novel, start with Interview with a Vampire then continue on to this one, it will be well worth your time.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing follow up, Jun 10 2004
By Michael Longstreet "immortal74205" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Compared to 'The Vampire Lestat,' this story is not nearly as good. There are tons of random characters in this story that eventually come together and effect the story as a whole, but it gets confusing for quite awhile. Also, the ending of the book is a little disappointing. When the climax actually happens, you find yourself looking for extra pages. Is that all? It was kind of a let down, although Rice does a fabulous job in the sections where Lestat and Akasha are spending time together. I was really able to visualize the mass island murders. A good book, but not as good as her first two.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm
I cannot deny that Anne Rice is an incredibly gifted writer. Yet for some reason it takes me forever to get through her books. They are just not page turners for me. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Michael Grotchen

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterful book of fantastic storytelling!
This is just amazing. It's one of the best books I've ever read. Anne Rice weaves a masterful tale that sucks you in and never lets go. Read more
Published on May 14 2004 by Nocturnal Tigress

5.0 out of 5 stars A pinnacle in the series!
This and "Memnoch" are the best of the 5 Vampire Chronicles - after Memnoch, they start going downhill...
Published on April 24 2004 by Deygan Brendan

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have already seen the movie...
As a long time reader of Anne Rices' work I was very pleased with her efforts in "Queen of the Damned". Read more
Published on April 23 2004 by mcdoan

5.0 out of 5 stars Good.
This is my favorite novel by Anne Rice, probably because my favorite character, Khayman is in it, and no other book has him that I know of. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by thecrowchicky69

4.0 out of 5 stars The Queen of the Damned
Anne Rice excels in her writing ability in this book which includes references to all of her main and secondary characters from the Vampire Chronicles. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2004 by Julie A. Gagnon

2.0 out of 5 stars Over written, over wrought
A great example of an author not knowing when to quit.

Interview and Lestat were both great fun, but in trying to give her story a universal theme [ie: the end of the whole... Read more

Published on Mar 14 2004 by Sam D. Maloney

2.0 out of 5 stars ...
A strange story with a plot that I couldn't really follow. There were stories from other people's POV and you can't tell if it's from a vampire or a human. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars One of her very best
I have read this book twice.

It vies with "Interview with the vampire" for the honour of being my favourite Rice novel. Read more

Published on Nov 17 2003 by Brian

4.0 out of 5 stars Akasha, a Royal Pain in the Derrier
An Absolute Classic By Anne Rice. Readers will be introduced to many key players in this novel, that will later on be revisited in their own settings. Sort of a Prequel sequel. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2003 by J. Caeiro

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