“Interview with a Vampire” is a new book for me. Way different then your standard main stream series of “Twilight saga” and “True Blood” series. Rice overturned the traditional view on a vampire. In this story the vampire is no Dracula and definitely not an Edward. Putting the hero abilities in the hands of a vampire and the hunters. Flipping the roles did have a impact on on the story giving a new perspective for myself. Again like in “Frankenstein” the writing is very vivid with effective results. The book hovers over a few characters with lives that are bound together based upon their actions and events that they end up in. The main character struggles with the fact that he must feed to survive. It effects him so deeply that his goes through some form of depression. Hating himself and self worth in the world he is stuck in. He develops an odd yet engaging relationship with his friend Lestat. She is a wild character full of energy and everything that he is not. After attacking a five year old girl Lestat steps in and turns her that causes a huge conflict later to come. Making things more complicated the little girl does not grow but develops a adult mind over time. After all their travels together they seem to get into more trouble then anything. Interesting read for class and I would have to admit I would probably never have read this book unless for this class. Never really favored this style of book but overall, it was an interesting take on vampires.
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