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Blackwood Farm (The Vampire Chronicles, #9)

Anne Rice
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Blackwood Farm (The Vampire Chronicles, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Anne Rice

Blackwood Farm (The Vampire Chronicles, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

774

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Blackwood Farm • Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice follows the story of Quinn Blackwood, who seeks help from the vampire Lestat to rid himself of a spirit. The novel intertwines themes of family, supernatural elements, and personal responsibility, all set against the backdrop of a Southern plantation.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

35,472 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Rice's Blackwood Farm is celebrated for its rich Gothic atmosphere and intricate, multi-layered narrative. Fans appreciate the blend of supernatural elements with deep family history, although some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a compelling addition to Rice's Vampire Chronicles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blackwood Farm (The Vampire Chronicles, #9)?

A reader who would enjoy Anne Rice's Blackwood Farm appreciates gothic fiction, supernatural themes, and complex characters. Fans of Stephen King's Salem's Lot or Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mysteries series will find this blend of vampirism, Southern occult, and intricate plotting compelling and immersive.

4.3

35,472 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

774

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Blackwood Farm • Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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