Servant of the Bones
Published: 29, July 1996
Author: Anne Rice
Genres: Adult, Classics, Fiction, Ghost, Historical, Horror, Shape Shifter, Supernatural, Thrillers, Thrillers, Vampire, Werewolf
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Servant of the Bones Summary
The Review:
Servant of the Bones is energetic, straightforward, realistic, dark, and brooding. Anne Rice has written a book that will be remembered for a long time! And there you have it! It would make a fantastic film for anyone looking for answers to the eternal question of "What's it all about?" in today's world. Prior to and following death.
Why do modern faiths provide so many perplexing enigmas? This author had a lot of knowledge! Anne Rice responds to this and much more in her own unique manner. In some strange unspoken manner, this novel makes you want to live in it as with almost all of her novels.
Reading it will transport you back to the world of sumptuous colors we all had as youngsters, which were intended to help us maintain a soul level but instead became black and white convictions.
Whatever the case may be. Anne Rice had a gift for seeing reality. She noticed and was drawn to certain things. All I can say now is that you should not miss out on this book! You will never be let down!
Vampires, mummies, and witches are just a few of the themes that acclaimed novelist Anne Rice has lavished attention on. When a genie appears in her latest story, the renowned otherworldly author addresses another facet of the strange dimension. Anne Rice does it masterfully, providing a vivid insight into Babylon's biblical civilization.
It was impossible for me to stop reading because it was utterly engrossing, and I read till the early hours of the morning, not realizing the passage of time. I'd compare it to Queen of the Damned in that there's a lot of action... no decent locations to stop for resting or eating... but it contains the character development of the previous Vampire Chronicles without the need to skip pages and pages of detailed prose.
In fact, I only recall two instances where she went off on a tangent or described something that didn't contribute anything to the tale, and I had to skip a few lines.
That is, however, characteristic of Anne Rice and to be anticipated from non-fans or readers who do not appreciate the value of reading every word an author has written, especially if it is an author of Anne Rice's caliber.
In Servant of the Bones, you have another immortal creature created against his will, but you don't know what he is, so you can't form any opinions about his character or fate.
Once again, the immortal seeks out a Talbotian figure to write his memoirs, and we have the usual male-to-male dynamic of past Anne Rice stories but without the co-dependency.
Again, we have a theological struggle between the average guy who is pushed into a situation that, by definition, would deprive him of God's grace... but this time, instead of interpreting from some broad reference to religion, we have the precise and difficult backdrop of Orthodox Judaism.
Servant of the Bones is not part of a series; it is a standalone narrative, and as a result, it does not have the same level of popularity as the series books that have made Anne Rice famous.
I believe it is often disregarded and somewhat ignored by her fan base as well as the broader media. This is a disservice to a magnificent work of literature. It reminded me a lot of the Witching Hour from her more well-known Mayfair Witches series as I read it. Any admirer of that novel would be doing oneself a disservice if they did not also read this one.
From the first page, Anne Rice pulls you into the narrative of Azriel, a powerful spirit who is the hero, and narrates it from his point of view. In true Anne Rice form, she transports you back in time to a world rich in color and personalities, this time to Babylon, to learn how Azriel came to be the spirit that he is.
It's a fascinating tale of love, beauty, treachery, murder, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. With amazing and convincing character development, the narrative extends beyond merely Azeriels, and I'll leave the plot to you, the reader of this article, to discover on your own. The novel's climax is a feminine one that comes in a quick sequence of progressively more satisfying waves.
This tale has finally validated a notion I've had for well over a decade. Anne Rice is an artist, much more than a plain novelist or a star author. To read one of her novels is to give her permission to use your mind as a canvas. You may be certain that if the name on the cover is Anne Rice, the scenes she will imprint on your mind will be as bold, gorgeous, and unforgettable as any renaissance masterpiece.
Warning: There are spoilers ahead; if you don't want to read them, proceed to Final Thoughts.
Azriel is a terrifying story of an outcast Jewish residing in Babylon who had the awful fate of being the next favored of the powerful god Marduk. The temple priests notice Azriel and devise a plot for King Cyprus of Persia to seize Babylon without violence.
Azriel's father gives him to the priests in exchange for the promise that the Hebrews in Babylon would be permitted to return to Jerusalem, which makes this scheme succeed. Azriel is to perform the part of Marduk at a ceremonial, a role that invariably ends in death.
Because a witch's enchantment separates Azriel's spirit from his body at death, death isn't precisely what fate has in mind for him. As a result, he transforms into a genie or Servant of the Bones.
Azriel is paged by several different masters over the course of two millennia, but it is not until the 1990s that fate grants Azriel with a chance for atonement. Gregory Belkin, a terrorist tele evangelist, has devised a devious strategy to seize the power of a new global government.
He calls Azriel to assist him in carrying out his scheme. If Gregory succeeds, Azriel understands what will happen to the planet. The genie compels his "master" to engage in a battle that will determine humanity's fate.
Final Thoughts:
Anne Rice is a very vivid and demanding tale-teller who utilizes words as a magical method to fascinate her audience, and readers will give her a lot of credit for that. Her vampire mythos informs and helps her understanding of a genie's mind but it was fascinating as always.
Servant of the Bones is a fantastic piece of fiction, despite the fact that it is not as arcane as some of her past works. The author deftly weaves together themes of horror and techno-thriller into a unique and thought-provoking story. This piece will pique the interest of fans of The Mummy.
Basically, if you're a fan of the Vampire Chronicles, you'll enjoy it. It has the same components as the original. It's the same image with a different filter applied to it. The Chronicles were not re-written by her. She worked on them until they were perfected.
This is not a vampire story, and it has nothing to do with the Witches of Mayfair. Although this may not sound like an Anne Rice novel, it is a move into other areas of conventional horrors, such as her work about The Mummy Ramses the Damned. This is still a well-written novel with a compelling plot.
The narrative revolves around a conversation between a ghost and a human. The spirit only wants to be free, but the story would be doomed if others had other ideas. This aids in the progression of the story.
Anne Rice is an excellent horror storyteller. The narrative was enjoyable, and I would suggest it to everyone.
Synopsis:
“In a new and major novel, the creator of fantastic universes o vampires and witches takes us now into the world of Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the destruction of Solomon's Temple, to tell the story of Azriel, Servant of the Bones.
He is a ghost, genii, demon, and angel--pure spirit made visible. He pours his heart out to us as he journeys from an ancient Babylon of royal plottings and religious upheavals to Europe of the Black Death and on to the modern world. There he finds himself, amidst the towers of Manhattan, in confrontation with his own human origins and the dark forces that have sought to condemn him to a life of evil and destruction.”
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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