Blackwood Farm
Published: 29, October 2002
Author: Anne Rice
The Vampire Chronicles, Book 9
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Ghost, Gothic, History, Horror, Inspirational, LGBTQ+, Literary, Men's, Occult, Paranormal, Psychological, Renaissance, Saga, Spirituality, Thrillers, Urban, Vampire, Witches, Wizards
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Blackwood Farm Summary
The Review:
Quinn Blackwood, a recently formed immature vampire, is the protagonist of Anne Rice's novel Blackwood Farm. He's attempting to figure out the ins and outs of the covens. But he's also carrying a nasty monster! (For real) He sought the assistance of the Vampire Lestat in order to free himself of this strange influence that has been with him from boyhood and has only grown stronger and more dangerous. Lestat enlists the aid of Merrick, a strong vampire witch. Can their combined abilities assist Quinn in achieving his goal of freedom?
This story combines vampires and witches. Anne Rice, our cherished author, has created another excellent story. The Vampire Quinn Blackwood's story is both enthralling and terrifying.
One of my favorite aspects of this story is that you don't have to have read the other eight books in the series to enjoy it. But to have a better understanding of Lestat, I recommend reading Interview With The Vampire first, I am confident you will read all of the prior novels since once a reader starts reading this series, he/she won't be able to stop.
If you're a fan of Anne Rice's Vampire and Mayfair series, this novel will provide you with some intriguing updates on the Mayfair Clan, so if you haven't read that series yet, you should.
Those who like adult vampires with real themes will like this book. Anne Rice works by opening in the future, delving into the past, and then concluding in the near future. Lestat is almost always involved or invoked, whether in a significant or minor capacity.
When I ponder the circumstances of her vampires' life, I am frequently distressed and sad. But still, I end up with artwork to look at, music to listen to, and moral dilemmas to deal with.
I understand that thinking about and reading about drinking human blood, or any kind of blood, is unpleasant, yet her characters' sensuous connection is enthralling, and the reader is never left feeling alienated. In essence, the reader forgets or forgives them for doing it because it is for their longevity, elegance, and sustainability.
And then the sadness of these characters' lives makes the reader mourn at the conclusion of each book. You'll probably appreciate the Vampire Chronicles if you prefer your chocolate bitter.
It holds the reader in fear the whole time it is being read. The historical accuracy is incredible! Anne Rice went above and beyond the call of professionalism. After reading this work and learning about Merrick, readers will be more interested in learning more about the Mayfair Witches.
Anne Rice creates a universe that you don't want to leave, as she usually does. Her characters leap off the page and into your heart. I realize she can't constantly write about Louise and Lestat, even though Lestat is neglected in this novel. Her imagination is far too complex for us to limit it to our personal preferences. I appreciate every syllable she writes, and I always feel bad about ending one of her novels.
Final Thoughts:
This novel is full of wonderful detail, engaging characters, and stunning magical energies, as is typical of Anne Rice. And, of course, The Brat Prince's aristocracy. Tarquin's narrative is a fascinating tale of good and evil, not necessarily in the manner you think, thanks to Goblin's dark friendship and Aunt Queen's lovely light.
I really liked this book, however, like a handful of her other works, most of it is Quinn recounting Lestat his narrative from beginning to end. I believe the last three chapters were the conclusion to the story at hand.
The backstory, as with all of her books, is extremely detailed and full of information that you can take or leave. The ups and downs on the roller coaster are masterfully written, but that is to be expected from an Anne Rice novel.
This is an obvious step up from her previous Vampire Chronicles volumes, which was a nice relief and a sign for those who doubted her tremendous writing ability.
I would suggest this book to anybody who likes vampires, the paranormal, witches, dark fantasy, or is just finished the Vampire Chronicles series .
Synopsis:
“In her new novel, perennial bestseller Anne Rice fuses her two uniquely seductive strains of narrative -- her Vampire legend and her lore of the Mayfair witches -- to give us a world of classic deep-south luxury and ancestral secrets.
Welcome to Blackwood Farm: soaring white columns, spacious drawing rooms, bright, sun-drenched gardens, and a dark strip of the dense Sugar Devil Swamp. This is the world of Quinn Blackwood, a brilliant young man haunted since birth by a mysterious doppelgänger, “Goblin,” a spirit from a dream world that Quinn can’t escape and that prevents him from belonging anywhere. When Quinn is made a Vampire, losing all that is rightfully his and gaining an unwanted immortality, his doppelgänger becomes even more vampiric and terrifying than Quinn himself.
As the novel moves backwards and forwards in time, from Quinn’s boyhood on Blackwood Farm to present-day New Orleans, from ancient Athens to 19th-century Naples, Quinn seeks out the legendary Vampire Lestat in the hope of freeing himself from the specter that draws him inexorably back to Sugar Devil Swamp and the explosive secrets it holds.
A story of youth and promise, of loss and the search for love, of secrets and destiny, Blackwood Farm is Anne Rice at her mesmerizing best.”
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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