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The Tale of the Body Thief (The Vampire Chronicles, #4)

Anne Rice
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The Tale of the Body Thief (The Vampire Chronicles, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Anne Rice

The Tale of the Body Thief (The Vampire Chronicles, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice follows vampire Lestat as he contemplates mortality and humanity. A mysterious stranger offers him a chance to experience life as a human again. The story navigates themes of identity and existence within the supernatural realm. It is a part of The Vampire Chronicles series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

90,535 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice engages readers with its imaginative plot and rich character development. Praised for its deep philosophical themes and haunting atmosphere, it captivates fans of the series. However, some critics note a slower pace and extensive introspection that may deter some readers. Overall, it's a thoughtful and engrossing addition to Rice's vampire chronicles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tale of the Body Thief (The Vampire Chronicles, #4)?

A reader who enjoys dark, supernatural tales with deep philosophical undertones and rich, gothic settings would appreciate Anne Rice's The Tale of the Body Thief. Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein would find similar themes of immortality, identity, and existential struggle.

4.2

90,535 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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