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Prince Lestat: Or Return of the Divine Right
Anne Rice's Prince Lestat is one of the most disturbing books I have read in a long time. I remain a fan of The Vampire Chronicles; it has an inviolate place in my heart. And after waiting ten-plus years to see if Rice would ever write in this series again, it is sort of pleasant to catch up with old vampire friends, who are, by and large, in character if only due to minimal development. I mildly recommend the book to VC fans for the nostalgia, the fun of seeing the old characters wielding iPhones[1], and the sense that these persistent vampires still persist. However, the social values this novel promulgates should terrify anyone who still holds out hope for the post-Enlightenment commitment of equality and democracy.( Read more... )
Anne Rice's Prince Lestat is one of the most disturbing books I have read in a long time. I remain a fan of The Vampire Chronicles; it has an inviolate place in my heart. And after waiting ten-plus years to see if Rice would ever write in this series again, it is sort of pleasant to catch up with old vampire friends, who are, by and large, in character if only due to minimal development. I mildly recommend the book to VC fans for the nostalgia, the fun of seeing the old characters wielding iPhones[1], and the sense that these persistent vampires still persist. However, the social values this novel promulgates should terrify anyone who still holds out hope for the post-Enlightenment commitment of equality and democracy.( Read more... )
