Violin by Anne Rice Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Violin
Book Review: decent premise, overly florid
Summary: 2 Stars
The idea of a possessive ghost-virtuoso evoking madness by playing on Triana's "ghosts" from her past has the potential to be a thrilling story, though this is done in Gaston Leroux's _Phantom of the Opera_ also. Unfortunately, _Violin shares just the weaknesses of _Phantom_ and then some. Triana is, if possible, even more childish and melodramatic than Christine. Her constant interjections of "Oh, sea," or "Oh, (anything)" and overuse of exclamations ("Shame, maim, pain, blame, vain!") and tears make her seem like a breathless little girl having a tantrum. This makes it difficult to identify with her and absorb the story.She narrates some passages poetically--a description of Stefan's fiddling style, a picture of St. Sebastian--but unfortunately *everything* is described using strings of adjectives, which detracts attention from the important parts that *need* the description and just makes the book seem gaudy and bloated.
Stefan also bears more than a passing resemblance to Erik (his virtuosity & jealousy), but at least I have some sympathy for Erik despite his equal melodrama in _Phantom_. While Stefan's backstory is interesting and may provide some insight into his malingering, I can't muster any sympathy. Perhaps because of the romantic narration, even his reason for dying just sounds like a child's excuse for being a bully. He remains one-dimensional even to the end--his change is never explained. Come to think of it, Triana's sudden gift is never explained either--and if there's nothing to precede the *climax*, of all things, there's a problem--we stop believing the story!
I can't even criticize this being a knockoff of _Phantom_--it doesn't even have a shred of whatever dignity _Phantom_ managed. It's an easy, quick read, though--maybe from its soap-opera feel.
Book Review: disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
i cannot believe this book comes from the same writer who's done interview with the vampire! when i saw this book in the bookshop and read the back,i though, oh! this sounds like a wonderful book! and the more i turn the pages the greater my disappointment.i liked the idea of the book but as a whole, it was just no good. i just got the feeling, if only she wrote it better...Book Review: relax and enjoy
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, if you want to read a book by anne rice and expect it tobe just like every other book you have ever read by her, then no, youshould not read this book. If, however, you do not wish to be so close minded, then relax and remember, it's a book. About reading violin....it was a great book. A nice way to seperate from the world and well RELAX. As always she is intelligent, suductive, a great mixture of fantasy and reality in one...what is beter than the unbelievable? END
Book Review: very, very dissapointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't like to say this about Anne Rice novels, but this one was just horrible. I don't know how I finished it! I do NOT recomend this book. If you are looking for an excellent Anne Rice novel, read The Vampire Armand.Book Review: worst book I ever read
Summary: 1 Stars
I kept reading this book hoping it would get better but it never did. I can't believe how bad this book is. How could Anne Rice get away with publishing this book.