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Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles, #10)

Anne Rice
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Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Anne Rice

Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blood Canticle by Anne Rice is a novel combining the worlds of vampires and witches. It follows individuals navigating their supernatural existence, addressing themes of love, redemption, and power. The story features a crossover of characters from Rice's The Vampire Chronicles and The Mayfair Witches series.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

26,722 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Rice's Blood Canticle receives mixed reviews. Critics laud its vivid prose and rich character development, especially the depth given to iconic figures like Lestat. However, some find the plot convoluted and less engaging than her earlier works, with pacing issues and underwhelming resolutions. Overall, fans of the series may appreciate the continuation, but newcomers might struggle.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles, #10)?

Fans of gothic fiction and vampire lore will relish Anne Rice's Blood Canticle. Readers who enjoyed the intricate storytelling in Interview with the Vampire or the dark romanticism of Bram Stoker's Dracula will find themselves captivated by Rice's rich prose and complex characters. Ideal for those who savor dark, supernatural tales.

4.1

26,722 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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