I originally read this book years ago, back in middle school. I needed a challenge so my teacher introduced me to these books. I do not think I will ever be able to express enough gratitude to this teacher for all she did, but that is another story... 
 I loved the book then but never got the chance to finish the series. So now all these years later, I am re-reading the books so I can finally complete the story. 
 This is both complex and enchanting. Poetic, poignant, and enthralling. For me, I was mesmerized by this dark, gothic world. Now I will admit it is a slow start. That is the only flaw I have with it. And it can seem long-winded to some. There is a lot of description in these books! So for some readers, it may be too much. If you are looking for a book that is constantly action packed and moving, this may not be your thing. Yet if you want to be drawn into one of the richest worlds ever created, you cannot miss this tale. 
 Anne rice expresses vampires the way they are meant to be. Dark and deadly yet filled with more emotions than even us mere mortals can fully comprehend. While there are some various levels of romanticism in this book, it is vastly different from what became commonplace in the late 1990's-early 2000's. I don't think any author has captured vampires in a way I love quite the way Anne Rice has. 
 This book spans over a couple centuries of time. It shares if the story of Louis. From his mortal years to becoming a vampire to his current setting doing this interview recording. As a reader we get to see New Orleans come to life like never before. but his travels do not end there. It is just the starting point. 
 This book is just the introduction into Anne Rice's world of vampires. It is a series I feel compelled and drawn to finish this time 'round with a new-found excitement.