Interview with a Vampire

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.