45 pages • 1 hour read
Anne RiceInterview With the Vampire
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice tells the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, who recounts his journey from a mortal life filled with dissatisfaction to an immortal existence filled with melancholy, moral dilemmas, and strained relationships, especially with his creator, Lestat, and a child vampire, Claudia, he deeply cares for.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire captivates with its gothic atmosphere and deep character exploration. Reviewers praise its lush prose and philosophical depth, whereas some criticize its slow pacing and melodrama. Fans of introspective horror will find it enchanting, though it may not satisfy those seeking fast-paced action.
Who Should Read Interview With the Vampire?
Readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric narratives with rich, gothic overtones will be captivated by Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire. Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series will find the exploration of immortality and moral ambiguity particularly engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
900LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Fantasy
Gothic Literature
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Arts / Culture
Depression / Suicide
Love / Sexuality