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Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice

3.8 out of 5, from 1,136 ratings from Hardcover readers

In a San Francisco room, a vampire tells a young reporter the story of his life. He describes being turned in eighteenth-century Louisiana, and the troubled bond with his maker and a child he helped create.

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First published
1976
Pace
Slow
Length
Medium
Pages
356
Format
Book 1 of 13 in The Vampire Chronicles
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Read this if you like lush, melancholy gothic fiction that treats immortality as a burden.

Skip this if you want a fast plot, because this is mostly mood and conversation.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Violence
  • Grief

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Murder
  • Physical abuse
  • Adult/minor relationship
  • Suicide
  • Slavery
  • Blood
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Gaslighting

Quick answers about Interview with the Vampire

What is Interview with the Vampire about?
In a San Francisco room, a vampire tells a young reporter the story of his life. He describes being turned in eighteenth-century Louisiana, and the troubled bond with his maker and a child he helped create.
Who should read Interview with the Vampire?
Read it if you like lush, melancholy gothic fiction that treats immortality as a burden. Skip it if you want a fast plot, because this is mostly mood and conversation.
How long and how fast is Interview with the Vampire?
It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 356 pages, first published in 1976.
Does Interview with the Vampire have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Violence, Grief.
Can I borrow Interview with the Vampire for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Interview with the Vampire; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Interview with the Vampire?
Readers who liked it often move on to Dracula, 'Salem's Lot, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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