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As I continued to read her books I realized how detailed her historic references were. I mean, she really must have done her research because every description is perfectly composed. What do you think?

I can't say I noticed this...the only thing I did notice was references to art/artists, and fashions. I enjoy her description of architecture too.


Come to thinj of it that is historic...ness!! Ha so maybe I did notice :)

Anne Rice once said in a tv interview that she did almost 20 years ago, that she spends months researching things and travels to where she writes about. It's not really a surprise that her works are so rich in history.

Yeah a lot of Authors have to research to make their books viable, some study for years! Jean. M. Auel I know had to study SO much for Earth's Children...

Lorna wrote: "I can't say I noticed this...the only thing I did notice was references to art/artists, and fashions. I enjoy her description of architecture too.


Come to thinj of it that is historic...ness!!..."

That includes those things too I almost forgot! x]
I think she's so brilliant, I don't know if I'd have the patience to do that much research.

Kimberly wrote: "Anne Rice once said in a tv interview that she did almost 20 years ago, that she spends months researching things and travels to where she writes about. It's not really a surprise that her works ..."

I'm going to try and find that interview. That's a very good idea maybe I'll try it. Thanks! x]

Yeah that would be interesting to read. I'm trying to write a book (yes TRYING, its not going too well :D) and the amount of research I'm going to have to do is ridiculous!

Lorna wrote: "Yeah that would be interesting to read. I'm trying to write a book (yes TRYING, its not going too well :D) and the amount of research I'm going to have to do is ridiculous!"

Well I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor x]

Thanks :)

I love her use of history in all of her books. It really gets your imagination going. My fave would be in blood and gold when she talks of Marius and Ancient Rome.

I think it's nonetheless very impressive. She is a dedicated woman when it comes to doing her research on certain history. I truly admire that of her. Anne is simply a wonderful and flawless writer.

Thanks for that bit about Anne researching/ travelling for months for her writing, Kimberley! I didn't know that, but I'm definitely not surprised. Her descriptions are so detailed and atmospheric that they really do transport you into that age and place. In particular, I was so convinced by Anne's descriptions of paintings that I actually went to see the Botticelli and Rembrandt paintings which she mentioned. :)

As far as the profuse use of historical references go, I would say that Blood and Gold is the best. The extent of the timespan (2000 years) and geographical locations covered (Rome, Constantinople, Venice, Dresden etc.) is astounding. This is especially so for the parts on Constantinople and Venice, as they delved into the minutiae of the people's lives there and covered abit of their socio-political contexts.

Her books are, at heart, period pieces. Perhaps this is why her vampires feel so well grounded: they are!