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    Blackwood Farm: The Vampire Chronicles

    Written by Anne Rice

    Narrated by Stephen Spinella

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    About this audiobook

    In her new novel, perennial bestseller Anne Rice fuses her two uniquely seductive strains of narrative -- her Vampire legend and her lore of the Mayfair witches -- to give us a world of classic deep-south luxury and ancestral secrets.

    Welcome to Blackwood Farm: soaring white columns, spacious drawing rooms, bright, sun-drenched gardens, and a dark strip of the dense Sugar Devil Swamp. This is the world of Quinn Blackwood, a brilliant young man haunted since birth by a mysterious doppelgänger, "Goblin," a spirit from a dream world that Quinn can't escape and that prevents him from belonging anywhere. When Quinn is made a Vampire, losing all that is rightfully his and gaining an unwanted immortality, his doppelgänger becomes even more vampiric and terrifying than Quinn himself.

    As the novel moves backwards and forwards in time, from Quinn's boyhood on Blackwood Farm to present day New Orleans, from ancient Athens to 19th-century Naples, Quinn seeks out the legendary Vampire Lestat in the hope of freeing himself from the spectre that draws him inexorably back to Sugar Devil Swamp and the explosive secrets it holds.

    A story of youth and promise, of loss and the search for love, of secrets and destiny, Blackwood Farm is Anne Rice at her mesmerizing best.


    From the Hardcover edition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateOct 29, 2002
    ISBN9780553714180
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    Blackwood Farm: The Vampire Chronicles
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    Anne Rice

    A.N. Roquelaure is the pseudonym for bestselling author Anne Rice, the author of 25 books. She lives in New Orleans.

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    • 4/5
      Better than some of the others.Quinn Blackwood is a newly made fledgling vampire. He is trying to learn the ropes and rules of the covens. But he also has a terrible demon on his back... literally! He seeks out the Vampire Lestat for help to rid himself of this otherworldly presence that has been with him since childhood and has no become more powerful and menacing. Lestat calls in the help of a powerful witch in vampire named Merrick. Can their combined powers help Quinn to finally be free?Vampires and witches combine in this tale. Very well written (as usual). The tale of The Vampire Quinn Blackwood is both captivating and horrifying. I enjoyed this book very much but as with a few of her previous books the majority of the book is Quinn telling Lestat his story from beginning to end. I think it was literally the last three chapters that were the ending to the story at hand instead of backstory material. As with all of her books the backstory is extremely detailed and full of information that you can either take or leave. The roller coaster ups and downs are masterfully written but that is normal for an Anne Rice book. this is definitely a come back from her last couple of books in the chronicles series however, which was a nice relief for me. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes vampires, paranormal, witches, dark fantasy, or someone who is simply finishing the chronicle series. This is one of the better ones for sure.
    • 4/5
      No one, and I do believe no one, writes vampires better then Anne Rice. I have no idea why I never finished her series, but this novel brought me back to Lestat and her ever evolving and growing coven of fantastic and brilliant vampires!
    • 2/5
      This book is probably the worst of the Vampire Chronicles. Fans of Lestat will be sorely disappointed by this book, because the character lacks the depth that made Lestat such a wonderful character in the previous novels. I believe her intention was to show how Lestat has changed since Memnoch the Devil, but it was all too obvious that the passion she once had for this character is all but gone. The plot of this book was weak and pointless, and the introduction of an entirely new main character in the second to last book of the Chronicles was a terrible idea. The last couple books of the Chronicles should have been inspiring and full of depth and meaning, but instead provided absolutely no closure to the story of Lestat. The series, in my opinion, was better off ending the story of Lestat with Memnoch the Devil, and providing only brief references to Lestat in the following novels.
    • 5/5
      Just as deeply magical as Anne Rice’s other vampire stories!
    • 4/5
      Better than some of the others.Quinn Blackwood is a newly made fledgling vampire. He is trying to learn the ropes and rules of the covens. But he also has a terrible demon on his back... literally! He seeks out the Vampire Lestat for help to rid himself of this otherworldly presence that has been with him since childhood and has no become more powerful and menacing. Lestat calls in the help of a powerful witch in vampire named Merrick. Can their combined powers help Quinn to finally be free?Vampires and witches combine in this tale. Very well written (as usual). The tale of The Vampire Quinn Blackwood is both captivating and horrifying. I enjoyed this book very much but as with a few of her previous books the majority of the book is Quinn telling Lestat his story from beginning to end. I think it was literally the last three chapters that were the ending to the story at hand instead of backstory material. As with all of her books the backstory is extremely detailed and full of information that you can either take or leave. The roller coaster ups and downs are masterfully written but that is normal for an Anne Rice book. this is definitely a come back from her last couple of books in the chronicles series however, which was a nice relief for me. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes vampires, paranormal, witches, dark fantasy, or someone who is simply finishing the chronicle series. This is one of the better ones for sure.
    • 5/5
      Excellent Anna Rice never disappoints. Read southern charm for yourself. h
    • 5/5
      I listened to this one on CD. The narrator was excellent; really brought the story to life. The ending was pretty predictable. Good vampire story though and of course Lestat made an appearance.
    • 2/5
      This book is probably the worst of the Vampire Chronicles. Fans of Lestat will be sorely disappointed by this book, because the character lacks the depth that made Lestat such a wonderful character in the previous novels. I believe her intention was to show how Lestat has changed since Memnoch the Devil, but it was all too obvious that the passion she once had for this character is all but gone. The plot of this book was weak and pointless, and the introduction of an entirely new main character in the second to last book of the Chronicles was a terrible idea. The last couple books of the Chronicles should have been inspiring and full of depth and meaning, but instead provided absolutely no closure to the story of Lestat. The series, in my opinion, was better off ending the story of Lestat with Memnoch the Devil, and providing only brief references to Lestat in the following novels.
    • 1/5
      Pretty awful
    • 1/5
      Beware - this is an abridged version! If you're a purist like me, you'll want to find the unabridged

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    • 4/5
      Refreshingly, a new story set almost entirely in the recent past, a new (well, slightly related) family with paranormal secrets to explore, and a new lovable vampire hero. Tarquin Blackwood seeks out Lestat to tell his story and ask for help in banishing his lifelong companion, the spirit Goblin. Tarquin's narrative meanders with Rice's usual rapt attention to the details of architecture, clothing, and decor, which stretches the book to more than six hundred pages. Truthfully, my hand hurt from holding the book, but that's because I really couldn't put it down. I was fascinated, and really pleased, particularly since I just read Blood and Gold and Pandora which were basically the same story for the third and fourth time, from a slightly different perspective with slightly more detail. I am excited to finish out this series by reading Blood Canticle next.
    • 5/5
      Anne Rice is one of the best at these stories.
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite book by Anne Rice. She incorporates the vampire world with the witch world, but not in an overbearing way. This melding was merely a side note of the story. This book stands on its own. Any reader could pick this up and understand the story. The main character and his story is fabulous! I was astounded by Anne Rice's abilities to still surprise me with her creativity, description, and plot twist. I felt it plausible that Lestat would listen to the story of the young vampire. After living for so long I'm sure one gets bored and would welcome any such entertainment. This is definitely a must read for any Anne Rice fans out there!I liked that the vampire didn't sever his relationship with his family. He didn't let them know he had changed, and continued to love and care for them. The story of the little island on his property was riveting and I couldn't put the book down. I also enjoyed the uniqueness of some of the vampires introduced. Overall a lovely read!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the way that Rice brought the two worlds, that of the vampires and that of the witches, together. I thought this book was very creative and wonderfully written. Rice makes a reader work in trying to figure out what everything means. There were many twists and turns in the book. In the end, no matter how chaotic the plot seemed (like many other of her books), Rice is able to pull everything together flawlessly. And guess what! It makes sense! This was a very good book, I will read it again.
    • 1/5
      This is another attempt from Anne Rice liven up the old Vampire Chronicles series, by adding another vampire into the mix. Problem is, of course, it didn't really work... Lestat, instead of the defiant and beautiful brat that he was, became a plot device to turn the protagonist into a vampire. Lestat, who hunts serial killers for sport, who kicks everyone's ass, who, if he stayed true to form, wouldn't have even glanced at the protagonist. It's just so sad to see a beloved series turned into such garbage, sigh. And stupid me for still hoping for a miracle, that, well, to use Anne Rice's words, Lestat has returned to her.
    • 4/5
      A delightful read. Much darker than Pandora, it features ghosts and spirits and vampires, and the delightful Tarquin Blackwood. I fell in love with the character within the first three pages, and he never disappointed me. Lestat plays a minor role, as does Merrick Mayfair, and Hamlet is much in evidence. The plot begins in media res and uses a storytelling device through much of the book that is fairly effective. Just the thing to get engrossed in on a dark and stormy night.
    • 2/5
      Blackwood Farm feels like a book written to fulfill a contractual obligation by an author who had tired of the subject. But Rice is too good a writer to let even her own apathy interfere too much with her storytelling. The book is filled with the lush detail that trademarks her work and can transport the reader into the world of the Vampire Chronicles even if Rice takes you there unwillingly.
    • 4/5
      A great way to revisit the story around the vampire Lestat that neatly sidesteps the plot difficulties early books created. Feels like old times! Quinn Blackwood narrates the story his strange spirit doppleganger, Goblin, to Lestat, in much the same manner the Louis once dictated his own story. Lestat helps him solve the mystery of his own personal ghost and his home, Blackwood Farm.
    • 5/5
      Hello Quinn. Pleasure to meet you. Wonderfully written, as always.
    • 2/5
      Plot: The Quinn plot itself would have worked reasonably well as a standalone. Connecting it to the Vampire Chronicles and the Mayfair Witches, with all the subplots that brought, feels forced and doesn't do anything for advancing the story. The forced feeling is something that carries through the entire plot - it's never moving for itself, but it's there to connect two individual series. Characters: Quinn isn't anything special, and the side characters are not so very interesting either. Flat without much effort made at characterization. The family background is touched upon but never developed. Characters brought in from previous books are, practically without exception, twisted beyond recognition. Lestat is simply not himself anymore, and Mona Mayfair makes it difficult to figure out why the reader is supposed to like her and not hope for her immediate demise. Style: Description, description, description, occasionally mixed with some background information or storytelling. The book never gets moving, and reading it feels like getting stuck in a swamp. There is a very clumsy inclusion of cameos for symbolism that grates every time they're mentioned. The book lacks the lustre of earlier Vampire Chronicles installments. Plus: Lestat is back. Sort of. Minus: The book feels unnecessary and as though it was written not for its own sake but to push certain ideas on two existing series. Summary: Only for die-hard Anne Rice fans, and even they may find it hard to get through.
    • 3/5
      I'm agreeing with a lit of Anne Rice fans in that her dynamic style is slipping. Lovers of Lestat will find Quinn a wimpy, spineless, spoiled emo kid. Someone previously mentioned Rice needing an editor. I agree. Some issues she over-elaborates on have no purpose in this book (enough about the damn cameos already!).I'd been losing enthusiasm in her Vampires after Memnoch. This book did further damage.
    • 4/5
      Great characters, not overwritten but still beautiful. Cool plot and atmosphere.
    • 3/5
      This is the last of Anne Rice's books that I have read completely. I liked it as much as I liked Pandora, which had been the last I truly enjoyed until this one. I don't know, maybe I've outgrown her. But this book was a fun read for a bored mom looking for an escape from the ordinary.
    • 4/5
      A new segment of the vampire chronicles fused with the Mayfair witch saga.
    • 2/5
      Dopplegangers have always freaked me out. I was very excited about the blending of Mayfair affairs.
    • 3/5
      This installment in the vampire chronicles was alright. Nothing special, but not bad either. I didn't like the main character that much.