Blood and Gold
Published: 16, October 2001
Author: Anne Rice
The Vampire Chronicles, Book 8
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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Blood and Gold Summary
The Review:
In Anne Rice's Blood and Gold, vampire Marius tells of his origins in ancient Rome, how he came into possession of and bore the burden of caring for Those Who Must Be Kept, Akasha and Enkil, the vampire mother and father, and how he braved to live among humankind and give birth to his protégé Armand until catastrophe intervened and he was nearly killed. This is a fascinating tale that spans ages and is still relevant today.
Marius is a historian, a student of mankind, and he reveals his pain as he struggles to make sense of eternal ties.
A fantastical narrative told through the perspective of Marius, probably the smartest immortal, from the period of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance and well beyond. Vampires, history, and wonderful literature! There's something for everyone here.
Several notable new characters are introduced. Thorne, who is as much a warrior as Marius is a wizard, is the most prominent of them. He appears to be deceptively straightforward and direct, yet he is actually more sophisticated and strong than one might imagine.
Since Lestat's rock musical era, the chapter about Marius' encounter with the lovely and dangerous Eudoxia is the finest chapter in the chronicles. If you enjoy The Vampire Chronicles but have recently been disenchanted with them, this one will rekindle your interest.
For lovers of the Vampire Chronicles, this is an essential must-read. This provides all of the backstories of Marius's torturous "life," as well as a comprehensive picture of his connection with Pandora. In some ways, this feels like a thorough summary of the events of all the preceding volumes, but in greater depth.
The basic premise of Blood and Gold, like with any connected series of novels, is that we learn more about things we've already seen. Marius has come several times in previous books, each time providing us with just a bit more knowledge. Through his eyes and words, we see him and the world around him this time. More personalities are introduced along the way, others are defined, and interests are piqued.
Anne Rice's ability to fuse the same stories from different perspectives is not only intriguing but also refreshing, characters I believe I am familiar with but I am not. I don't comprehend actions that I believe I understand.
Her artistry is made possible by her workmanship, which is never clichéd and never draws attention to itself at the expense of her work. "There's that favorite term or phrase," I never find myself uttering. Her urge to brag about how smart she is never takes me out of the moment because she never shows off; instead she is the blank canvas on which the artist has painted. Despite the fact that I am oblivious of her existence, I am always grateful for it. Anne Rice's work has never disappointed me.
Final Thoughts:
Blood and Gold by Anne Rice is an excellent novel, particularly for history students and people interested in historical knowledge. It gives you all you need to know about Marius of Rome, from his turning through his exploits throughout Western civilization's history. When I read it, I could clearly envision myself in Rome at her heyday, as well as experiencing the tragic chapter of the city's invasion and sacking by barbaric invaders.
Some readers who simply read to keep track of how many books they've read as a fashion statement, similar to owning a certain phone or brand, may believe it's the same as other novels in the series or that it's boring because they can't see beyond the words they're reading for the sake of reading and counting the books and pages.
Anne Rice does an excellent job of taking the reader through key historical events via the eyes and mind of a vampire. Really highly recommended as always with any Anne Rice novel.
Anne Rice did a fantastic job of immersing you in the narrative. She was always meticulous in her research and produced a very graphic and experiential book about everyone and everything they encountered. She completely immersed you in the narrative, and I learned a lot as well. This is both educational and entertaining for any historian.
Synopsis:
““Anne Rice writes with her usual erotic and historically evocative flair. (People)
Once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, Marius is kidnapped and forced into that dark realm of blood, where he is made a protector of the Queen and King of the vampires - in whom the core of the supernatural race resides. Through his eyes, we see the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine, the horrific sack of the Eternal City at the hands of the Visigoths, and the vile aftermath of the Black Death. Ultimately restored by the beauty of the Renaissance, Marius becomes a painter, living dangerously yet happily among mortals, and giving his heart to the great master Botticelli, to the bewitching courtesan Bianca, and to the mysterious young apprentice Armand. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, when Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampires in the world....”
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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