This book is not simply about good vs. evil. It is a bout
two very different types of men going through their lives as vampires. Louis
the intellect and Lestat the predator. They are both
charming in a way that completely crosses over to creepy at times. Louis clings on to his humanity as best
he can while there is really nothing left of him that remains human. The death
of his brother sparks Luis to seek death and then he spends the rest of his
existence resenting the fact that he must cause it. It was easier for him to believe in the power of vampires and
not for him to believe in the idea of her brother seeing visions. This theme of
religious doubt is repeated in the novel. By telling the story through the eyes
of the interviewee we learn details of the lives of vampires and the rules of
their existence. The interviewee seems to ignore the story Louis tells him at
times as he is too wrapped up in the idea of becoming one himself. Louis just
longs for the past. The relationship
between Louis and Lestat drives the story and is almost homoerotic at times.
From the moment Louis describes Lestat the reader can sense the tension. This book, as we discussed in class,
opened up the genre of supernatural romance. And supernatural romances know no
bounds so they are all encompassing to any kind of sexuality or
preference. The sexuality really
comes out whenever Lestat is manipulating any other character. Manipulation
becomes sensuous and reinforces the perceived sexual nature of the vampire. Understanding where any genre started is
truly interesting and the dialogue in the novel captures your interest
immediately. I found it very well
written and a fascinating read.
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