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Anne Rice's "Blood Canticle" reunites some of her most popular charcters. The novel is a sequel to "Blackwood Farm." As the various elements and characters converge, Rice's popular anti-hero Lestat becomes obsessed with becoming a saint. Lestat deals with a mountain of spiritual angst throughout the tale because, as a vampire, sainthood isn't really an option, but the desire to be good nags at him, nonetheless. The opulent Blackwood estate and its spooky swamps- as well as New Orleans and a Caribbean isle- provide the ideal settings for her tale. Lestat wrestles with the decision to change the dying Mona Mayfair, the love of newly made vampire Quinn Blackwood, into a vampire, as well. Rowan Mayfair, Mona's doctor, immediately captivates Lestat upon her arrival at Blackwood Farm. When Rowan's own secrets threaten to drive her insane, her husband, Michael, comes to Lestat, begging for his help. Deeply in love with Rowan, Lestat agrees, and while visiting Rowan, discovers she and Mona share a secret: both have given birth to Taltos children--an ancient species that evolved apart from humans. Mona's daughter was taken from her by a Taltos man, and she wants to track her down. Lestat, in search of good deeds, boldly agrees to assist her. Though a lot of elements from Rice's previous novels play into "Blood Canticle," new readers won't be lost and old ones will enjoy the continuing saga. She sometimes slights her supporting cast, both dead and alive, but eventually comes around to tie up their loose ends. The complete unification of the Mayfair witch saga with that of the Vampire Chronicles provides a befitting end and new possibilities for the Queen of the Vampires.Read full review
I really enjoyed this book..if you are a fan of Anne Rice..this is a must read book.It is so profound,brings you into Lestat's mind and heart..you feel as if you are there,living this story.Every emotion is put out there and you feel it..I have read many other "Vampire" novels by other authors,however,Anne Rice is the way to go if this type of literature interests you.I highly recommend it.
I liked the book. It was a great read, as are all of Anne Rice's books. Though the first chapter was really annoying. The fact that she sort of ranted at the audience about "Some" of us "not" liking the book Memnoch the Devil. It was quite annoying. I love her books, as I have said before. But I could really have done without listening to Lestat rave on about crap. Because I love Memnoch the Devil.
It belongs to a set of books that concluded the entire series.. Salute
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My wife loved it and it was a great addition to her collection.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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