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#doublespin done! Another reread of the vampire chronicles and I enjoyed this! A lot of reviews mention it being rambly but I always quite enjoy Anne Rice‘s little philosophical diversions… and I bloody love Lestat and how much he loves himself 😆

This also fits into #promptmaze as a dubious ‘glow-up‘ (body swapping!) - could also have been categorised as make up or break up honestly but glow up felt most appropriate!

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I can always rely on Rice for an immersive experience. This one is a delight that I never wanted to put down. Be mindful of trigger warnings here though.

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Thrift store haul. I've been on the hunt for paperback copies of Anne Rice and Stephen King books for awhile now. They are two of my favorite authors and I have some gaps in my collections of their works. I didn't find any SK this time but I found a ton of AR. I still have about 6 more books for her and a mountain worth of SK lol.
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Well, I finally got back to the chronicles...and its only been about 10 years since I read the first 3. I finally have all the books. So, it took 100 pages for her to get to the actual theft and she rambles sometimes. Other than that, it is a MARVELOUS story about the (future) prince Lestat. I give is 4.5 outta 5🍪. #allhailprincelestat

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"Miami-the vampires' city."
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I totally loved this last paragraph...I had to share! #allhailprincelestat

Today‘s goal: finish THE TALE OF THE BODY THIEF. Honestly, I don‘t want to binge read it so much as I want to want to binge read it. I still LIKE it, but 16-Years-Ago Me responded way more strongly to the themes. Current Me is also way more aware of the dodgy bits, like the brushed-off rape scene and the fact a bunch of white guys play hot potato with a brown guy‘s body.

Throwback to my outdoor breakfast. THE TALE OF THE BODY THIEF used to be my absolute favourite book, and I‘m excited to dive back into it. Somehow, it‘s been sixteen years.

Lestat‘s moodswings gave me whiplash in this one🙄 how cruel he can be to the ones he loves most deeply. He also made me laugh a lot in this one, he was his most dramatic brat self. It dragged in a few places but I‘m glad I finished it. Anne Rice is so descriptive and lush, and while it can be overwhelming sometimes, it‘s also what makes her great. Only she can describe body possession in a way that sound utterly plausible lol

Lestat, u brat fool 🤦🏻‍♀️

ugh this arrived today and its tempting me to continue my Anne Rice mythos i‘ve been enjoying so much but i don‘t want to risk burning myself out with them *sigh* pretty cover 🖤

I started reading these the first year of high school, started out of ordered, but my favorite is the tagged book (though you can't tell with my copy - I lost my old one in a move and haven't cracked open the new one for a reread yet).

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Book 4 of the Vampire Chronicles is chock full of adventure, drama, and Lestat shenanigans. I continue to alternate between being completely charmed by him and wanting someone to punch him in the face, but I think that‘s to be expected. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Love Anne Rice‘s writing style. Also, I still adore poor, depressed, brooding Louis in all his emo-vamp glory, even in small doses. ❤️

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Some of my Anne Rice Books, my favorite being The tale of the Body Thief.

Oh Lestat, "The brat prince". So perfect a nickname that you never know whether to wrap your arms around him or punch him square in the face. Even though this installment in no way surpassed the last, it was an interesting little story with a good amount of adventure and drama. Not to mention the usual melancholy sadness that only the great Vampire Lestat can make appealing. Very good for a quick read.

Not the edition I have but I searched through one kitchen cupboard and am two lazy to search through more. #whensoulmeetsbody #junetunz

The tale of the body thief is set, in part, in Rio de Janeiro. I have never been but would like to. Just look at that blue sky!

(Photo from google)

#MrBlueSky #JuneTunz

#riotgrams Bookish confession. As much as I love Lestat I haven't read all of his books. I stopped at Queen of The Damned. I'm planning on starting again and completing the series very soon. #vampirechronicles #lestat

After a long hard week of dissertation work (~2 weeks left!!) and my dear husband on the overnight shift, I was already planning to spend the evening reading for fun for the first time in a long time. Logged on here to find its #litsypartyofone night - perfection! I'm in with my 34-week preggo belly, junk food craving (I know...), comfy pants, newly pampered toes, and silly puppy.

The descriptions of Lestat experiencing bodily functions as a mortal once again are equal parts fascinating, hilarious, and revolting.

You guys, I am SO SO CLOSE to being done with this dissertation draft. Just another 4-5 weeks, if I am lucky and can stay focused. Baby is due in 8 weeks, here's hoping she doesn't come early. Is it weird that I'm super super excited about all the fun reading I hope to catch up on while breastfeeding at 3am?

#booktober #bookssetinsamerica

I don't have many books set in South America, so I have gone with Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice.

Although only part of this is set in Rio de Janeiro, it is the part of this novel that I most vividly remember. Anne made the places sound so beautiful that I always wanted to visit. Especially for carnival! 💃🏻

One day.

Recommended for fans of The Interview With the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat. This is book 4 in the Vampire Chronicles. The writing is very descriptive and full of beautiful language. The premise of the story is intriguing. Lestat finds a body thief who can change bodies with him so he can experience being mortal again.

Look what I found at my local comic book store! This is so bad it's good.