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The Wolf Gift (The Wolf Gift Chronicles, #1)

Anne Rice
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The Wolf Gift (The Wolf Gift Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

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Anne Rice

The Wolf Gift (The Wolf Gift Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

404

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Anne Rice's novel, The Wolf Gift, readers follow a young journalist, Reuben, as he navigates newfound werewolf abilities after a mysterious attack. Set against a rich Gothic backdrop, Reuben faces moral dilemmas and thrilling encounters, exploring themes of transformation and duality.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

33,525 ratings

59%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Rice's The Wolf Gift revitalizes the werewolf genre with lush descriptions and philosophical depth. Readers praise its engaging narrative and rich character development. However, some criticize the slow pacing and extensive detail. Overall, it offers a fresh perspective for fans of supernatural fiction.

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Who Should Read The Wolf Gift (The Wolf Gift Chronicles, #1)?

Readers who enjoy supernatural tales and moral dilemmas, like those in Stephen King's Salem's Lot or Charlaine Harris's Dead Until Dark, will appreciate Anne Rice's The Wolf Gift. This book blends gothic ambiance with contemporary settings, appealing to fans of immersive, character-driven fantasy.

3.9

33,525 ratings

59%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

404

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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