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Hi! I love your blog, and I have a question for you! My favorite character is Louis, and I’ve heard that he features more prominently as a character in Merrick. I’ve heard good and bad about Merrick, but I’ve never read it myself. Is it worth a read? (I’m getting back into the VC after a long time away, and I only read a handful of the books.)

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Thank you I love my blog tooooo *u* heh so humble, too 

Yes, READ THE BOOK!

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antoineandthepiano made this lovely aesthetic pic set and description about Merrick for a Merrick RPer, forgotten-mayfair. You might want to ask them both about the book for more detail, any Children of Darkness (that’s what VC Fandom ppl are calling oureselves now) can also feel free to reblog this and add comments. I didn’t want to steal antoineandthepiano’s description from their post, go check that out!

Basically, if you love Louis, this is definitely a novel with alot of him in it, doing alot of serious stuff. It will hit you right in the feels. You might need to take breaks while reading it. 

I don’t remember if it spoils any other major plot points from books that come before it, but I seem to recall it as being almost a standalone novel. It does spoil the fact that certain characters in the novel were not vampires in previous novels.

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antoineandthepiano:

Merrick (2000 – 2001) By Anne Rice.

I think this one of Anne’s best works. The pace of the novel is relentless and gracefully written. For me this novel is about David, Louis and Merrick’s spiral into a world of moral decline while they are haunted by their respective pasts. 

David’s confessional work, the reader is a voyeur in this tale:

A rare glimpse into Louis’ desperation, inner torment, lack of self control and poor judgement. An autobiographical piece for David within the context of the Talamasca, relationship with Merrick, his journey both into the savage unknown and his personal responsibility for those around him. This novel is his ultimate admission of shame and guilt; past and present. 

The photos above represent significant parts of the novel:

Merrick and David’s journey into the Brazilian jungle 

The Cave

The Jade Mask; David and the Priest apparition

Louis’ Blood and Merrick’s Binding Spell

Merrick is given the Dark Gift and Louis’ devotion to her

OOC; My gift to you forgotten-mayfair – for inspiring me every time I see you on my dash. Thank you. x

Source: antoineandthepiano