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Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #2)

Anne Rice
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Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Anne Rice

Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

896

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lasher by Anne Rice follows a person named Rowan Mayfair as she encounters a supernatural entity known as Lasher. The story intertwines themes of heritage, power, and mystery within the Mayfair family legacy. This novel is part of the Lives of the Mayfair Witches series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

66,032 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lasher by Anne Rice intricately weaves gothic horror and drama, engrossing readers with its rich, atmospheric storytelling. Fans of the supernatural will appreciate its depth and complexity, though some may find the plot meandering and character development uneven. Strong on ambiance but occasionally bogged down by pacing.

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Who Should Read Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #2)?

A reader who enjoys Lasher by Anne Rice is likely captivated by gothic fiction, supernatural elements, and elaborate family sagas. Fans of Rice's The Witching Hour, Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches, and Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights will appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and rich, mystical themes.

4.2

66,032 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Lasher explores complex themes of power and immortality, delving deeper into the intricate mythology surrounding the Mayfair witches established in the first book.

Anne Rice's extensive world-building draws inspiration from her own New Orleans upbringing, which is reflected in the rich, gothic atmosphere of the novel.

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The book continues Rice's signature blending of supernatural elements with gothic romance, offering readers a vivid and haunting narrative that intertwines with her other well-known series, The Vampire Chronicles.

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Book Details
Pages

896

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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