Bitten by Books
Hello again, dear readers.
I have really been enjoying these chats and am particularly excited for this week’s installment: Memnoch the Devil. If you want to check out any of the previous chats you can find them here, here and here. This is all leading up to the release of Anne Rice’s new Vampire Chronicles book, Prince Lestat, and our Halloween giveaway.
Memnoch is easily one of my favorite novels. I vividly remember trying to speed through the pages as a I usually do, but having to slow down because there were so many challenging themes presented. This is one the books that made me actually think; I was an active participant in the narrative, which at the time was a new and exciting experience for me.
I am interested to hear about your experiences with this novel. From various conversations I have had over the years, I find that Memnoch is one of Rice’s more divisive books. So dear readers, did you love or hate Memnoch?
Some other questions to ponder:
If given the chance, would you take the Devil up on an offer for a “ride along?”
Memnoch is a bit of a departure from the other Chronicles, focusing on a more narrative-driven structure vs. action-driven. Did you enjoy that departure?
Do you enjoy different takes on “real-world” theology in your fiction, or do you prefer something totally new in your fantasy reading?
As always, I can’t wait to chat and hear what other readers think about Memnoch. I’ll be around all week, so see you in the comments.
“Our language needs endless synonyms for beautiful; the eyes can see what the tongue cannot possibly describe” (from Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice).
The Vampire Chronicles in the order they should be read:
Interview with a Vampire
The Vampire Lestat
The Queen of the Damned
The Tale of the Body Thief
Memnoch the Devil
The Vampire Armand
Merrick (Crossover with Mayfair Witches)
Blood and Gold
Blackwood Farm (Crossover with Mayfair Witches)
Blood Canticle (Crossover with Mayfair Witches)
Prince Lestat
The New Tales of the Vampires series in the order they should be read:
Pandora
Vittorio the Vampire
The Lives of the Mayfair Witches series in the order they should be read:
The Witching Hour
Lasher
Taltos
I’d avoid hanging out with Satan if possible! I usually prefer entirely different worlds in my fiction, though I think authors should have the option to use religious worlds if it’s done well…
I enjoyed Memnoch because it challenged my beliefs in away that had never happened before. I think I was about 16 when I read it. I still really enjoy books that explore all the twists and turns that real religions can take.
However, I also felt like this book ended the series, and there didn’t need to be any more Vampire books. I might still read a few of them one day, but I’m not really planning to.
If given the chance, would you take the Devil up on an offer for a “ride along?”
Maybe depend how tempting the offer will be
Do you enjoy different takes on “real-world” theology in your fiction, or do you prefer something totally new in your fantasy reading?
I love both
Do you enjoy different takes on “real-world” theology in your fiction, or do you prefer something totally new in your fantasy reading?
I do! I love the “what if” possibilities when there is a real world theology
Yes I enjoy a variety of view points as well as unique / new points of view.
I have to giggle at the thought of a ride along with the devil - in reality I would likely be scared out of my mind, but in theory it could be a heck of a ride
I wouldn’t be brave enough to take a ride along with the devil! I enjoyed Memnoch, but it wasn’t my favorite book in the series.
Man taking. A ride with devil with be a thrill ride of a lifetime and I mean that literally
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