The Witching Hour discussion

I wonder if Anne Rice's house that is featured in these books is still standing in the Garden District of New Orleans? I am amazed that she could write about such evil in the house she actually lives in. How can she put her head on the pillow at night?
I read this years ago and when the witch with the satin hair bow entered the plot I went out and bought a ribbon and mailed it to my friend Darlene in Plattsburgh. We were reading it together and when the pkg. arrived she really got creeped out.
I read 3-4 of her books and liked them all. It got a bit much so I stopped at 4. love, Pat

I know what you mean about it being a bit much. I love Anne Rice, but she does add a lot of detail, so even though I loved The Witching Hour, I haven't yet been able to finish Lasher. I read the four classic Vampire Chronicles books, but I've never finished The Vampire Armand. Other ones of her books, like Cry to Heaven and Violin, I sped right through with no problems.

The house is still there. I visited last month. I stood in front of the gate, repeating "Lasher. Lasher' over and and over. The skies didn't darken or anything. The house didn't seem imposing either. I was so glad I went and saw it though.

Lasher is one of my favourites, in fact all the Mayfair and taltos books are awesome.

The Feast Of All Saintsis another great New Orleans story of hers, no witches or vampires but magic in its own way.

I wish more credit was given to Anne Rice and her vampires, and witches because isn't she the one who started it all? There would be no Edward, Bella Sookie or Jacob with out Lastat, Lewis Lasher or the Illuminati am I wrong here? :)

Love her and her characters!

Danielle wrote: "The Feast Of All Saintsis another great New Orleans story of hers, no witches or vampires but magic in its own way."

I very much agree with you.

My sister used to live directly behind Anne Rice on Chestnut, which was down the block from Archie Manning. I drove by there a few weeks ago. Still looks the same. I love the Mayfair witch books. I couldn't make it through Interview w/a Vampire. Too slow. Not sure which to try next.

Jennifer wrote: "I wish more credit was given to Anne Rice and her vampires, and witches because isn't she the one who started it all? There would be no Edward, Bella Sookie or Jacob with out Lastat, Lewis Lasher ..."

Vampires, witches and other supernatural entities were part of human consciousness in folk tale and then print form centuries before Anne Rice came along.

Amy wrote: "Danielle wrote: "The Feast Of All Saintsis another great New Orleans story of hers, no witches or vampires but magic in its own way."

I very much agree with you."

Love this book. I think have reread this book more than any of my Anne Rice titles.

Tina wrote: "The house is still there. I visited last month. I stood in front of the gate, repeating "Lasher. Lasher' over and and over. The skies didn't darken or anything. The house didn't seem imposing ei..."

One of my life's greatest regrets is never going on the Anne Rice New Orleans tour she offered back in the day.

I love that Gothic feel of The Witching Hour. I've never been to New Orleans (most likely never will) but I feel it whenever I read this book. Wonderful.

Tash wrote: "I love that Gothic feel of The Witching Hour. I've never been to New Orleans (most likely never will) but I feel it whenever I read this book. Wonderful."

Yes, that was what grabbed me from the beginning. I loved the atmosphere surrounding the house; but then I am a sucker for any story with a grand old house where strange goings-on are reported. I refer to this sub-genre of horror as 'architectural horror' because it is based on the idea of a building as a character.

Fortunately I read Lasher before I read The Witching Hour. If I'd done them in order I think I would have found them disappointing. I liked Lasher quite a lot. The Witching Hour, which I read second, creeped me out and fascinated me at the same time. I found Taltos insipid, and almost apologetic.

I have read most of Ann Rices work. all the vampires and The mayfield witches. one of my favorites by her is a little gem that I wish she would write more on. that book is The Mummy. fantastic book. by far one of my favorites by Ann. Rice.

Thank you for recommending it Jennifer, I'll definitely check it out!

Anyone here read Blackwood Farm?

Tash wrote: "Anyone here read Blackwood Farm?"

I have and it's one of my favorite by Anne Rice, if you like the Witching Hour you will like this as well!

I really like this books about the witches, the sensation of a long time and connections over time is great, make feel like I´m reading history, the characters are very well done. The creature Taltos is a wonderful creation. I´m going to read Blackwood Farm in this week. Wish me luck!!!

Malina wrote: "Tash wrote: " if you like the Witching Hour you will like this as well!"

Good to know! Thank you!

the blackwood farm. I will be adding that one to my list.

All of the Mayfair Witch stories, I think, are fascinating and well-written. I could not put them, any of them, down until I was finished. I may even have to reread them because it has been several years now. I also tried Discovery of Witches and found it just as fascinating. However, the second in that series was not well done at all. Too bad.

I've always considered Anne Rice the female persona of Stephen King. The Mayfair Witches is quite a captivating read. Lasher got a bit redundant for me because of all the history.
Main reason I tend not to like historical's.

I've not heard of The Blackwood Farm. Thank you for the suggestion.

I'm going to New Orleans next year where is Anne Rice's house?

I love the Mayfair witches my only compliant is I felt that Mona changed from being a badass to someone who was softer .. not the gal that seduced Michael

Karen, was there more about Mona in Taltos? I didn't by the last book in the series. The reviews said there was a lot of history in Taltos. Something that bogged me down in Lasher and was said to be even more so in Taltos.
So I read the spoilers and figured I got the rest of the story.

As for where her house is. Visit the garden district, you're sure to find it.

Karen wrote: "I'm going to New Orleans next year where is Anne Rice's house?

I love the Mayfair witches my only compliant is I felt that Mona changed from being a badass to someone who was softer .. not the ga..."

It's on First Street in the Garden District.

I suggest taking the walking tour. It includes her house and a bunch of others in the GD. Or if you prefer to walk on your own, get a good guide book with suggestions. I usually use Fromer's, they had an excellent self guided walking tour. My friends I and I did that and had a great time.

We're going back in January to play and explore more. We love the City so much.

Amy wrote: "Danielle wrote: "The Feast Of All Saintsis another great New Orleans story of hers, no witches or vampires but magic in its own way."

Totally agree!

I have read all vampire chronicles including the Mayfair crossover books. I found all the vampires to be romantic and fascinating. I have now gone back and read the witching hour. I loved the love story that it included and was sad when lasher was born and ran off with rowan