I've been inspired by other blogs to try reviewing things. So from now on (sporadically) I'll be giving movies, books and people I see on the street a score out of 10, 0 being unmentionable and 10 being gobsmackingly divine.
I suppose I'll start with the book that Chris recently lent me (:
Book: Interview With The Vampire, by Anne Rice
I suppose I'll start with the book that Chris recently lent me (:
Book: Interview With The Vampire, by Anne Rice
In a darkened room a young man sits and tells the macabre and eerie story of his life...the story of a vampire gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood.
I agree that the whole vampire genre is nauseatingly overdone, but this book was published in 1976, and is considered the second most influential vampire novel of all time to Dracula. Hm. Good points: Rice's writing is very dramatic, very flowing and descriptive. It's like the reader really experiences the grittiness of being a vampire. Unique ideas in gory, vivid abundance. Not afraid to push the limits. Bad points: It's a horror-tale genre, so yes, it was dark and violent--but I suppose that's more of a personal taste thing. The hints at paedophilia/father-daughter relationships leave you a bit uneasy, but its somewhat mollified by the fact that Rice is a woman, haha. The whole book is sort of in a state of heightened drama, and Rice works her style beautifully, but again, I personally prefer narratives that are understated. Overall, though, I can't deny that this is a chilling and impressive read.
Rating: 7/10
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