Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra
Published: 21, November 2017
Author: Anne Rice, Christopher Rice
Genres: American, British & Irish, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Occult, Paranormal, Romance
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Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra Summary
The Review:
The Passion of Cleopatra is the second novel based on The Mummy or Ramses the Damned, the story of Immortals who have lived on this planet for millennia, developed in collaboration with Anne Rice and her son Christopher Rice. We meet the healer who developed the immortality elixir, and we learn that Ramses drank the potion cup meant for a priestess who had set it on an altar in worship. When he was awoken after his tomb was opened, he had the exact recipe for making more, which he shared with two others (Julia and Elliot). Unfortunately, he also revived Cleopatra's body, whose spirit has moved on to Sibyl Parker, author of books set in ancient Egypt that she witnessed in dreams.
When Cleopatra was revived, the two women were inextricably linked, as if they were equal portions of the very same individual. This novel places this connection on a path to healing for both, leaving open for a future continuation of the Immortals' journey, especially now that they have discovered their Queen, who created the pure elixir.
I have to be really honest and offer my primary opinions about this book. I never intended to read this book because I was offended that Anne Rice's name was used to introduce her son, but it's good that I changed my mind and read it, just as I did many of Christopher Rice's books.
I was simply not interested in reading any book with his name because I assumed he was simply using his famous mother's name and that she was the one who wrote all of these books, and in the end, this belief led me to read all of Christopher Rice's books so that I could enjoy Anne Rice's books that she wrote as her son.
But, in the end, I realized it was him all along, and he had earned my respect by not using his renowned mother's name.
This was an excellent read for me. It has some of the best female characters ever created. It features a fantastic underlying narrative and universe, which is the same universe of Lestat and the gang.
Anne Rice has a knack for creating amazing worlds full of history and imagination. And Christopher Rice has mastered the art of forming intense bonds. It's just a deep and important narrative with a well-developed cast of people. All of this is in a lighthearted and exciting plot.
I liked how the tale moved along without becoming mired down in clichéd plot tropes. The characters are smart, and they figure things out quickly, which keeps the story moving.
The wording is fluid, and the plot is gripping and engaging. Cleopatra and Ramses are two figures that have captivated readers throughout history and in this book. The attractiveness is boosted by the presence of interesting secondary characters. The conversation is dead on, and the reader is never left guessing who is speaking.
As a tactic to develop tension, an author will sometimes spend all this time convincing readers that their characters are cool and clever, only for them to overlook apparent things right in front of their faces. It's inconvenient, and they don't do it here.
These two clearly know what they're doing. I'm looking forward to the next episode of this series, and I'll be waiting for whatever they come up with next.
This book is a fantastic piece of literature with thoughts that are original and engaging. As the novel progresses, the characteristics deepen, and there's a twist that sets this book unique from Anne Rice's earlier works. Her partnership with her son is flawless. For those who enjoy classic literature, this is a must-read.
The novel did not disappoint, since it was full of unexpected turns. It was all of these things and more: a romantic affair, an adventure, a mystery, and a supernatural account.
If you haven't yet read The Mummy or Ramses the Damned, you should do it now and make sure you read it before moving on to this book.
I'm not going to go into too much detail about the plot because the Synopsis already has done that; instead, I'd want to discuss the entire tale, which is recounted in two books and took many years to write.
This combined tale is a masterwork; there was nothing to search for, for the fear of missing something, the characters were captivating, and the numerous stories colliding were masterful and amazing.
Both works had a similar various storyline type that merged and culminated in a specific event, which I adored and which most authors could not have accomplished.
I am a huge Anne Rice fan, and these two books, as well as her masterwork Interview with the Vampire from The Vampire Chronicles, are just three of many of her works that I would recommend to anybody. I would advise anybody to spend their money on it because these three are really worth it.
Final Thoughts:
The novel continued where The Mummy or Ramses the Damned left off. I was looking forward to seeing how Julie and Ramses' love affair would go. The mystery that began in an ancient tomb among the magnificence and beauty of Egypt's pyramids is unexpectedly thrust forward to Edwardian England.
Anne Rice's writing is so vivid that you feel as if you're right there with the characters, experiencing the sights and sounds of the narrative. She has written yet another fantastic novel, this time in cooperation with her son.
Both authors help persuade readers with realities camouflaged as fiction. Many individuals, I'm sure, are aware of resurrection, psychics, and translocation. Physical manifestation, immortality, sentient avatars, retribution, paranormal supernatural and diabolical energies inside ourselves and others, lost and found empires, Anna Breidbart's animal connection, and the underlying power of healing in the realm of oneness are all discussed.
Anne Rice is enthralling at all times!! The win is much sweeter now that she has her magnificent son! I always get the sensation that I can see the settings, feel the emotions of the characters, and fall in love!!!
Thank you, Anne Rice, for the magnificent gift of your writing that you have given to us all! And Christopher Rice, you're just like your mother in terms of skill! Excellent!
Synopsis:
“A mesmerizing, glamorous tale of ancient feuds and modern passions—from the iconic, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles
Ramses the Great, former pharaoh of Egypt, is reawakened by the elixir of life in Edwardian England. Now immortal with his bride-to-be, he is swept up in a fierce and deadly battle of wills and psyches against the once-great Queen Cleopatra.
Ramses has reawakened Cleopatra with the same perilous elixir whose unworldly force brings the dead back to life. But as these ancient rulers defy one another in their quest to understand the powers of the strange elixir, they are haunted by a mysterious presence even older and more powerful than they, a figure drawn forth from the mists of history who possesses spectacular magical potions and tonics eight millennia old. This is a figure who ruled over an ancient kingdom stretching from the once-fertile earth of the Sahara to the far corners of the world, a queen with a supreme knowledge of the deepest origins of the elixir of life.
She may be the only one who can make known to Ramses and Cleopatra the key to their immortality—and the secrets of the miraculous, unknowable, endless expanse of the universe.”
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