I came to read this book long after the whole Anne Rice craze and long after the movie "Interview with a Vampire", but I am certainly glad that I did.While a very lengthy compositon that had a tendency to drag on sometimes, Lestat still managed to capture my attention on almost every page. You realise after a while that the author is educating you for a reason. I now see her master plan and embrace it.From the streets of France to Cairo to New Orleans, this book takes you on a journey of discovery. The discovery of what it means to be the great Vampire Lestat.But I am ramble on to much. Just read the book and you won't regret it. Yes, it's rather long but worth every page.