The Vampire Lestat
The Vampire Lestat is a 1986 vampire fiction and horror novel by Anne Rice. It takes readers to Auvergne and France in 1984. Characters include Lestat de Lioncourt, Gabrielle de Lioncourt and Akasha. Key subjects include Nobility, vampires, literatura norte-americana and vampiros.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, and 446 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 53 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 606 pages — 11–12 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Vampire Lestat
The Vampire Lestat (1985) is a vampire novel by American writer Anne Rice, the second in her Vampire Chronicles, following Interview with the Vampire (1976). The story is told from the point of view of the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt as narrator, while Interview is narrated by Louis de Pointe du Lac. Several events in the two books appear to contradict each other, allowing the reader to decide which version of events they believe to be accurate.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1986 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1986 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Vampire Lestat?
The Vampire Lestat was written by Anne Rice and first published in 1986.
What genre is The Vampire Lestat?
It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction and Horror.
How long is The Vampire Lestat?
The median edition has 606 pages, about 11–12 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Vampire Lestat?
Readers who like it often enjoy Give Yourself Goosebumps - Diary of a Mad Mummy, Vampire Sheikh and The Beetle. A Mystery.
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