The Tale of the Body Thief (The Vampire Chronicles, #4)
by Anne Rice
The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 67.3K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 468 pages.
About The Tale of the Body Thief
In a gripping feat of storytelling, Anne Rice continues the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles that began with the now-classic Interview with the Vampire. For centuries, Lestat—vampire-hero, enchanter, seducer of mortals—has been a courted prince in the dark and flourishing universe of the living dead. Now he is alone. And in his overwhelming need to destroy his doubts and his loneliness, Lestat embarks on the most dangerous enterprise he has undertaken in all the years of his haunted existence. Praise for The Tale of the Body Thief “Tinged with mystery, full of drama . . . The story is involving, the twists surprising.”—People “Rice is our modern messenger of the occult, whose nicely updated dark-side passion plays twist and turn in true Gothic form.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Fast-paced . . . . mesmerizing . . . silkenly sensuous . . . No one writing today matches her deftness with the erotic.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Hypnotic . . . masterful.”—CosmopolitanFrom the Paperback edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Rice |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 468 |
| Genres | Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 67,267 |
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What genre is The Tale of the Body Thief?
The Tale of the Body Thief is categorized as Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Tale of the Body Thief worth reading?
Based on 67.3K reader ratings, The Tale of the Body Thief has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Tale of the Body Thief?
The Tale of the Body Thief has 468 pages.
Who wrote The Tale of the Body Thief?
The Tale of the Body Thief was written by Anne Rice. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for The Tale of the Body Thief?
The ISBN-13 for The Tale of the Body Thief is 9780345419640.0.
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