tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post8341268915853089019..comments2023-09-15T03:28:35.940-05:00Comments on Books, Belles, and Beaux: The Witching Hour by Anne RiceJoannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-29540353225946321282009-10-24T11:16:46.326-05:002009-10-24T11:16:46.326-05:00Hello, Esme! You're right -- perfect for a spo...Hello, Esme! You're right -- perfect for a spooky Halloween read. Thanks for stopping by.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-8776210046881298412009-10-24T00:33:29.074-05:002009-10-24T00:33:29.074-05:00Good book for Halloween.Good book for Halloween.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-89865601890129806432009-10-19T09:45:08.108-05:002009-10-19T09:45:08.108-05:00Hi, Joanne. I think you'll enjoy "Lasher&...Hi, Joanne. I think you'll enjoy "Lasher". It ties the Mayfair family history together as it relates to the title character, as well as explaining Lasher's origins. It bogs down a little in a few spots, but stick with it. You'll be glad you did...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-78682683382791017472009-10-19T09:27:19.177-05:002009-10-19T09:27:19.177-05:00Hello, Ray, and thanks for stopping by. My bloggin...Hello, Ray, and thanks for stopping by. My blogging friends have convinced me to read the next book in the series and I'll skip the third.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-86300102566521119392009-10-19T09:13:02.173-05:002009-10-19T09:13:02.173-05:00As a life-long fan of "The Vampire Chronicles...As a life-long fan of "The Vampire Chronicles" - and all of the subsequent novels that sprang from those first five books - it took me a long time to switch my loyalties to the Mayfair Witches. I agree that the first book was a great read, and I enjoyed Lasher simply because I HAD to know how that story ended! Taltos, however, I just couldn't get into. For those of you who haven't read these books yet, I highly recommend the 1st two. You won't be missing anything if you pass on the third...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-5216152459128956562009-10-19T08:22:01.634-05:002009-10-19T08:22:01.634-05:00Hi, Sheila & Kim -- Perhaps you'll have an...Hi, Sheila & Kim -- Perhaps you'll have another chunkster challenge; it is a tome, but the pace is thrilling so you fly through the pages like a witch on a broomstick! (ha!)<br /><br />Hi, Julie & Lezlie -- I have to admit I have not read the sequels; The Witching Hour, so far for me, will be a stand alone. So glad I took the time to reread it -- more amazing than the first time around! Thanks for stopping by!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-81945197488498412432009-10-19T07:15:23.401-05:002009-10-19T07:15:23.401-05:00I didn't much care for the other two that came...I didn't much care for the other two that came after this, but I *loved* The Witching Hour!<br /><br />LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-88798980859639464242009-10-19T05:58:23.057-05:002009-10-19T05:58:23.057-05:00I read this book when it first came out and have r...I read this book when it first came out and have re-read it once at least and I loved it! I was enthralled by the whole history of the family, and really liked Rowan and her guy (forget his name, now). I was also really interested in the Talamasca as well. Unf. the sequels aren't nearly as good, but still Lasher wasn't bad, the next one I could barely finish, but you might feel differently. This is one of my favorite reads!Julie at Outlandish Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595989966510183531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-39213713021347492072009-10-19T00:29:24.708-05:002009-10-19T00:29:24.708-05:00I haven't read any of Ann Rice either and you ...I haven't read any of Ann Rice either and you had me hooked until I saw the 1000+ pages :) You can see how long it is taking me to get through my current chunkster. I do like a good gothic romance-mystery, tho.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870662298657958483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-41532507883452332912009-10-18T23:59:52.372-05:002009-10-18T23:59:52.372-05:00I really want to read this. I have never read Ann...I really want to read this. I have never read Ann Rice but I have always wanted to try. Your comparison here to J K Rowling (who I think is an amazing story teller!) peaks my interest.Sheila (bookjourney)http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com