Brought together by a crisis, the tribe unites, begging Lestat to become its leader. I should have known not to even pick this one up when I read the title, but I thought I'd give it one more shot. Prince Lestat and Atlantis is a strange one. Welcome back. Since I usually go first to the one-stars to see what's what, according to a lot of people this book was a waste of time. Anne Rice is one of my favorite authors: I've read 15 of her books. I was able to absorb and digest, they were thoroughly disappointing. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. But even as he and our other favorites – Marius, Louis, Armand … Prince Lestat is the story of how that knowledge changed the tribe and its destiny forever. If you keep going to the same well, you're bound to come up dry. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2018. This book gets to the roots of the vampiric condition and it evolves the characters. And this has to be the most tactile novel I've ever read: during a waltz, I could feel the swirling air; during a destruction, I could feel slivers of glass. Luckily I had a week off work so I could sit, relax and enjoy this book as much as I had all the other chronicles. Anne Rice lives in California. This book reminded me so much of the last of the Mayfair witch books, when you read it you may see why. I would only recommend this to die hard Rice fans (like myself, I guess) who have read all of the prior books in the series and want to know how it "ends" -- and yes, this does feel like an actual ending to me in a way that 'Blood Canticle' and 'Prince Lestat' did not. you had me terrified, enthralled, in love, delighted, scared again then crying. About 50 copies appeared within my library system on December 1, 2016. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis is a novel by Anne Rice which takes her Vampire Chronicles in a new direction combining the supernatural with ancient myth and alien beings. I do not think this book has been published as of 3/18/2015? To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Just no. Now Lestat, Prince of the vast tribe of the undead, finds himself at war with a strange, ancient, otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of his immortal body and spirit, and it is through this perilous and profound struggle that we come to be told the hypnotic tale of a great sea power of ancient times: a mysterious heaven on earth situated on a boundless continent in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, to "Atlantis". And this has to be the most tactile novel I've ever read: during a waltz, I could feel the swirling air; during a destruction, I could feel slivers of glass falling all around me. When I first saw the title of this, the latest of The Vampire Chronicles, I thought this might be one of those times, with visions of a waterlogged Lestat hanging out underwater with a bunch of mer-men. Do I have to read all of the books in the series for this one to make sense? OH! The latest instalment is no different. Just one issue though and it caused me to check out of the novel on two occasions. Cant wait to see whats next for the vampires other than a possible tv show ( hope its the westworld \ game of thrones of vampire shows ], liked this story due to character nostalgia reasons only, Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016, liked this story due to character nostalgia reasons only. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2020. --Anne Rice, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis At the novel's center: the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, hero, leader, inspirer, irresistible force, irrepressible spirit, battling (and ultimately reconciling with) a strange otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of Lestat… I've learned my lesson. Please try your request again later. This is one of them. I read the first book in this series, and I want to read this one, because it has both vampires AND Atlantis! This ancient and mysterious power and unearthly spirit of vampire lore has all the force, history, and insidious r. At the novel's center: the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, hero, leader, inspirer, irresistible force, irrepressible spirit, battling (and ultimately reconciling with) a strange otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of Lestat's undead body and soul. All evil comes from this. However, this story did not really grab me. Overall I found this instalment cohered better than. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. In Alyssa Cole’s unnerving social thriller When No One is Watching, Sydney Green returns to Brooklyn after a traumatic breakup to find... At the novel's center: the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, hero, leader, inspirer, irresistible force, irrepressible spirit, battling (and ultimately reconciling with) a strange otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of Lestat's undead body and soul. Not one of her best. I admire Rice's audacious attempt to blend hard syfy into her vampire world. The book … The Brat Prince Lestat --- bestselling author Anne Rice’s iconic creation --- returns in PRINCE LESTAT AND THE REALMS OF ATLANTIS. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis has disappointed me. See all. . I don't often write reviews but I have a lot of thoughts on this book and no one to discuss it with so here comes a review. takes a bite out of two big bodies of myth.Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. The latest in the vampire chronicles is quite simply, superb. “In my dreams, I saw a city fall into the sea. I'm still pondering this butter thing and flashing back to "Last Tango in Paris." Really!!) As always the characters were compelling and the story was everything I hoped for. With this, Book 12 of the Vampire Chronicles, Rice is scraping the bottom for a story. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis The Vampire Chronicles By: Anne Rice Buy a cheap copy of Prince Lestat and the Realms of... book by Anne Rice. Anne Rice’s “The Vampire Chronicles” continues with this fifth instalment, “Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis”, the follow-up novel to “Prince Lestat” (from 2014). I did enjoy the book and would love to see the series continue in some way. i love how the reviews for this book seem to be comprised solely of 1. people who actually read the fucking trainwreck and 2. people who will look at any book by anne rice no matter how horrible it is and automatically rate it 4 or 5 stars. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis By: Anne Rice. To see what your friends thought of this book. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis (Book) : Rice, Anne : "From Anne Rice, conjurer of the beloved best sellers Interview with the Vampire and Prince Lestat, an ambitious and exhilarating new novel of … No. I admire Rice's audacious attempt to blend hard syfy into her vampire world. About Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis. A NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Anne Rice, conjurer of beloved bestselling metaphysical tales and mystical ancient … These books leave such an impression the names & characters come back to you really fast. I agree with Dione. If I want a Lestat fix, I will go back and re-read Inter. And "Interview With the Vampire" is not only my favorite of her works, but my favorite vampire book ever (including Stoker's version), and to me a brilliant, literary sensation. Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 451 pages, $28.95. This was a fun read – how can you miss when you combine a vampire story with the legend of Atlantis? Start by marking “Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis (The Vampire Chronicles, #12)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis has disappointed me. Okay, it's abandoned. It is written as both a first-person and third-person narrative. She writes in such a way that i never want to put a book of hers down. She refers back to almost every single one of her other books in this one. Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016. I am so tired of the insertion of otherworldly beings into Rice's books; I am even more tired of the syrupy sentimentality. Best known for, “Evil is anything that goes against life, harms life, stifles life, destroys life. Totally sub-par. I agree with Dione. No. That's my opinion anyway, like I say not a bad book but it just left me a bit dissatisfied. It is like Anne Rice got tired of writing this book. I am constantly amazed by the ability of Anne Rice to weave a story that totally pulls me in. Otherwise, I thought this was a wild ride: the weirdest of all of Anne Rice's books that I've read. Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien) is a best-selling American author of gothic, supernatural, historical, erotica, and later religious themed books. I keep reading Lestat books hoping to reclaim some of the magic of the first two in the series, but I'm always disappointed, some more than others. And I still want more! I have always loved Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, and I was extremely excited when I first heard she was returning to the world of Louis and the Brat Prince a few years ago. Anne Rice’s vampires are relentlessly materialistic, with close attention paid to their clothing and furniture, while also engaging with philosophical questions of why they exist, what immort, I love the Vampire Chronicles, in part because the first few were a formative influence on my teenage years and in part because they continue to be distinctive among supernatural novels. . Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Probably a lot of spoilers to go into too much detail about who and what this story centers around. Then towards the end, the story picks up the pace but ends almost too quickly. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Her books are not books you can read out of order. There's a problem loading this menu right now. A series all about history and myth and religion, then all of a sudden you get smacked in the face with Aliens. Anne Rice lives in California. Praise for Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis. In my opinion anne rice destroyed her own mythology and took away the mystery from amel. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Then, she says/thinks this again later on. And all the world was shaken . Sometimes it's best not to say anything at all. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis explores the history of the vampires ever more deeply as the tribe, governed by Lestat… Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Slow-moving, almost nonexistent plot, no interesting surprises or suspense, and Lestat has degenerated into a boring, brooding fop who does nothing more than lounge about telling everyone how much he loves them and whines when they don't return the sentiment. This is one more entry into a series that has spanned over forty years. I tend not to write negative reviews, but this book prompts one. Anne Rice’s “The Vampire Chronicles” continues with this fifth instalment, “Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis”, the follow-up novel to “Prince Lestat” (from 2014). Even at their most absurd and annoying, there’s a weight and thoughtfulness to them that very few vampire novels achieve. In this instalment, Lestat is still the … I love the Vampire Chronicles, in part because the first few were a formative influence on my teenage years and in part because they continue to be distinctive among supernatural novels. And "Interview With the Vampire" is not only my favorite of her works, but my favorite vampire book ever (including Stoker's version), and to me a brilliant, literary sensation. by Knopf. She refers back to past books frequently without enough detail to catch up some. Read more. For me it misses five stars though, I did not feel emotionally invested in the story it seemed to lack drama for me, at no time did I feel any sense of danger, drama or urgency, that's not to say its a bad book it's just a very unemotional read, everybody seems to be detached from what is happening even though at times there are copious amounts of tears. … Or is it enough to have the foundation of the first book? Unable to add item to List. Okay, it's abandoned. I adore you. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Now Lestat, Prince of the vast tribe of the undead, finds himself at war with a strange, ancient, otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of his immortal body and spirit, and it is through this perilous and profound struggle that we come to be told the hypnotic tale of a great sea power of ancient times: a mysterious heaven on earth situated on a boundless continent in the Atlantic Ocean. She can transport me to these worlds with just a few sentences and i find myself never wanting to leave. [I did find it amusing how Armand was (sort of) just fine with Lestat taking Louis back and then proceeded to go and take Daniel back from Marius. Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis: The Vampire Chronicles (2016) From Anne Rice, conjurer of the beloved best sellers Interview with a Vampire and Prince Lestat, an ambitious and exhilarating new novel of utopian vision and power, uniting the ancient worlds and the legends of the Vampire Chronicles… I don't have much time to read so I can't waste my time on unworthy stories. I received a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. Anne Rice’s vampires are relentlessly materialistic, with close attention paid to their clothing and furniture, while also engaging with philosophical questions of why they exist, what immortality means, and how they can live together in peace. After a painfully long 11-year break, Rice released PRINCE LESTAT … Lestat & co deserve better! I would only recommend this to die hard Rice fans (like myself, I guess) who have read all of the prior books in the series and want to know how it "ends" -- and yes, this does feel like an actual ending to me in a way that 'Blood Canticle' and 'Prince Lestat' did not. However I think this one just topped the others for me. I remember how much I wanted to kick George Lucas for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Having perhaps bled all the possibilities out of earthly children of the night, Rice (Prince Lestat, 2014, etc.) Its a beautifully written work of art that you won't be able to put down. This is the problem when you have a series as excellent as the vampire chronicles you expect perfection every time. Four stars: Another terrific installment in a favorite series. Anne Rice is one of my favorite authors: I've read 15 of her books. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This ancient and mysterious power and unearthly spirit of vampire lore has all the force, history, and insidious reach of the unknowable Universe. If you keep going to the same well, you're bound to come up dry. If you haven't read the prior books, I think this one would be incomprehensibl. I’m a long-time fan of both Anne Rice and her greatest creation, the vampire Lestat, but even so I can find them both a little much at times. Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017. I've learned my lesson. I was reading something else, and I realised I wasn’t finding it an edifying experience. Just no. After her two Wolf Gift books, which I enjoyed tremendously, I was willing to see what she did with the idea of Vampires in Atlantis… Anne Rice made a mistake by always involving other species into her vampire chronicles, she did this with the witches in Blackwood Farm and Merrick, with the Taltos in Blood Canticle and now there are aliens which she wants us to enjoy. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! And I tore through the first 400 pages in one day and only stopped because my eyes were tired. I saw … It does acknowledge more of the series than the former though, even if it shakes up some of the cannon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2017. This is the root of all evil.”, “To die or not to die, that is the question; it is nobler to live in torment and rage than not to live at all?”, Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Horror (2017). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2017. Random House presents the audiobook edition of Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis by Anne Rice, read by Simon Vance. A direct sequel to Prince Lestat but perhaps more of a spiritual sequel to Memnoch the Devil, the story follows Lestat as he continues to deal with Amil the spirit he holds and discovers a new kind of being. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2019. Anne seem to want to move the series further from it's supernatural roots to a newer science fiction one, which might not be for everyone. Whether this is meant to be the definitive end of the vampire chronicles I am unsure, there are new avenues to explore at the end but the book does read at times like a goodbye to Lestat, Louis, Armand and all the many, many others who have become so familiar. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Something went wrong.