I am amazed at the amount of good reviews this book received. I have read alot of books and this one is by far the worst. Why must every situation be examined over and over again from every angle possible. I found myself saying alright already on with the next thought. This is the first time I actually didn't finish a book. I will read something else and then try to go back to it but after a page I am sick of it all over again. I won't even read another of Anne Rice's books because this one was a waste of money.