Memnoch the Devil A Novel
Memnoch the Devil A Novel by Anne Rice, published by Random House Publishing Group on July 30, 1996, is a reissue that spans 464 pages. This installment continues the saga of Lestat, Rice’s iconic vampire character, as he embarks on a journey that intertwines ancient legends with contemporary themes of religious conflict. The narrative is marked by a fever-pitch intensity, exploring profound questions of faith and morality through Lestat’s encounters with both divine and infernal beings.
Readers will find a richly descriptive exploration of heaven and hell, as Lestat confronts the complexities of existence and the nature of good and evil. The book delves into psychological and fantastical elements, presenting a tale that challenges traditional narratives while maintaining a connection to the broader themes of the series. Memnoch the Devil invites readers to engage with its ambitious storyline, offering a unique perspective on the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
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“STARTLING. . . FIENDISH. . . MEMNOCH’S TALE IS COMPELLING.”
–New York Daily News
Like Interview With the Vampire, Memnoch has a half-maddened, fever-pitch
intensity. . . Narrated by Rice’s most cherished character, the vampire Lestat, Memnoch tells a tale as old as Scripture’s legends and as modern as today’s religious strife.
–Rolling Stone
“SHOCKING. . . A BRILLIANT BOOK.”
–St. Louis Post Dispatch
“Rice has penned an ambitious close to this long-running series, as well as a classy exit for a classic horror character. . Fans will no doubt devour this last visit with Lestat.”
–The Washington Post Book World
“MEMNOCH THE DEVIL OFFERS PASSAGES OF POETIC BRILLIANCE.”
–Playboy
“[Memnoch] is one of Rice’s most intriguing and sympathetic characters to date. . . Rice ups the ante, taking Lestat where few writers have ventured: into heaven and hell itself. She carries it off in top form.”
–The Seattle Times
“RICHLY DESCRIPTIVE. . . A HORRIFIC TOUR OF HELL.”
–Kirkus Reviews (starred)
A MAIN SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
AND THE QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB
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