The Vampire Lestat (1986)
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The Vampire Lestat (1985) is a vampire novel by American writer Anne Rice, the second in her Vampire Chronicles, following Interview with the Vampire (1976). The story is told from the point of view of the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt as narrator, while Interview is narrated by Louis de Pointe du Lac. Several events in the two books appear to contradict each other, allowing the reader to decide which version of events they believe to be accurate.
Author: Anne Rice
ISBN: 9780345476883
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (referenced)
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus) Suicide (discussed or ideation)
Phobias & Sensory
Body horror
Sexual Content
Explicit sexual content / nudity
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal cruelty / animal death Gore / graphic violence Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Torture
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