Blackwood Farm: The End!
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a_sporking_ratOKAY GUYS last one!
BLACKWOOD FARM, CHAPTERS 51 & 52
In Chapter 51, Lestat and Quinn go to Stirling at the Talamasca to report what happened and how Merrick died, so that it can be recorded in her files. Lestat says she was a "gentle soul" who only preyed on the Evil-Doer and never innocents. Quinn says she chose this moment to kill herself because she wasn't alone. He also says that he had loved Merrick, which is ridiculous given he barely interacted with her in the brief time he knew her, and only on the matter of Goblin, and never showed any sign of affection to her, but I've ranted on Rice's penchant for instant but "authentic" affection before.
Quinn says he doesn't know what he'll do or where he'll go now, since there are people who need him and he is "enmeshed in human life", a phrasing with Lestat compliments him on. Quinn also thinks that he loathes himself for killing Patsy and wants to confess it, but hates himself too much.
Lestat says he's in love with Quinn and that Stirling can put THAT in his file if he likes. Given that he seemed to love Merrick too, I'm betting that Rice bumped off Merrick to make room for Quinn.
Quinn asks Stirling about Mona, saying that Rowan and Michael only give him vague answers and won't let him see her and that she's undergoing some kind of "special therapy" and could die from any kind of infection and is in intensive care.
Stirling says that Mona is dying. Lestat asks Stirling why Stirling is telling Quinn this. Stirling says because Quinn wants to know.
Obviously.
I guess Lestat is jealous, because instead of saying anything to Quinn about Mona, he tells "Little Brother" that he knows of two Evil-Doers in a magnificent waterfront mansion in Boca Raton. Oh, are they finally going to kill people who aren't poor? Who knows, we're not told any details about it in the following chapter (which is just as well since things are wrapping up) besides that Lestat once more shared his blood with Quinn.
Quinn is thinking about how he will manage to see Mona, but this is instantl resolved for him. Mona has come to his house, who Jasmine describes as a "crazy woman" and "living skeleton" who drove here in a limousine filled with flowers. Good for Mona, she actually does shit, and she goes all out. She damn well should, knowing she dying.
Quinn goes up to his bedroom, which is filled with loads of flowers and with Mona, who indeed looks as Jasmine described, with only her hair having been spared from the withering that has befallen the rest of her. She tells her "Noble Abelard" that she's come to die here in his bed instead of full of tubes and needles. Quinn asks if her "witch's eyes" can't see that he isn't human anymore. THIS ISN'T ABOUT YOU, QUINN, STOW IT! Oh wait, but he has a point! He asks her if she wants to be what he is, and that she can be immortal if she lives off the blood of others forever.
Lestat comes in, and tells Quinn to let him be the one to do the "Dark Trick" because that way "you'll be much closer to your princess." because when one vampire changes another in Ricean world, those vampires cannot communicate through their thoughts. He tells Mona "Make your choice, pretty girl. You can always choose the Light some other night, cherie. Ask Quinn if you doubt it. He's seen the Light of Heaven with his own eyes."
Yeah, I mean why have the conflict of choosing between a predatory existence or facing the unknown that is the death, and the fear of what does (or doesn't) come after, right?
Lestat explains the rules and limitations of vampirism, and how he breaks them, while "Ophelia Immortal" clutches Quinn in her "nest of flowers" with her whole body trembling.
The last words of the chapter, and the book, is Mona saying: "Yes, I want it."
And that's the end!
I have no doubt that Mona will be restored to full beauty from the Dark Trick. Or perhaps once she gets a taste of blood.
In any case, it's done with. I think I'll do another Rice book next, either Servant of the Bones or The Mummy.
I read this one for Petronia, and...I like her a lot, but didn't really care for anyone else save Aunt Queen, whom I found far more interesting than Quinn. To be honest, almost EVERYONE was more interesting than Quinn, especially the characters Rice wanted me to dislike (Patsy, Rebecca) though that might just be the contrarian in me. Alas, what will probably stick MOST with me about this book is the bizarre shitty racist fantasy setup of a black family just happily working for a bunch of white Southerners for free because no reason.
Til next time, folks!
BLACKWOOD FARM, CHAPTERS 51 & 52
In Chapter 51, Lestat and Quinn go to Stirling at the Talamasca to report what happened and how Merrick died, so that it can be recorded in her files. Lestat says she was a "gentle soul" who only preyed on the Evil-Doer and never innocents. Quinn says she chose this moment to kill herself because she wasn't alone. He also says that he had loved Merrick, which is ridiculous given he barely interacted with her in the brief time he knew her, and only on the matter of Goblin, and never showed any sign of affection to her, but I've ranted on Rice's penchant for instant but "authentic" affection before.
Quinn says he doesn't know what he'll do or where he'll go now, since there are people who need him and he is "enmeshed in human life", a phrasing with Lestat compliments him on. Quinn also thinks that he loathes himself for killing Patsy and wants to confess it, but hates himself too much.
Lestat says he's in love with Quinn and that Stirling can put THAT in his file if he likes. Given that he seemed to love Merrick too, I'm betting that Rice bumped off Merrick to make room for Quinn.
Quinn asks Stirling about Mona, saying that Rowan and Michael only give him vague answers and won't let him see her and that she's undergoing some kind of "special therapy" and could die from any kind of infection and is in intensive care.
Stirling says that Mona is dying. Lestat asks Stirling why Stirling is telling Quinn this. Stirling says because Quinn wants to know.
Obviously.
I guess Lestat is jealous, because instead of saying anything to Quinn about Mona, he tells "Little Brother" that he knows of two Evil-Doers in a magnificent waterfront mansion in Boca Raton. Oh, are they finally going to kill people who aren't poor? Who knows, we're not told any details about it in the following chapter (which is just as well since things are wrapping up) besides that Lestat once more shared his blood with Quinn.
Quinn is thinking about how he will manage to see Mona, but this is instantl resolved for him. Mona has come to his house, who Jasmine describes as a "crazy woman" and "living skeleton" who drove here in a limousine filled with flowers. Good for Mona, she actually does shit, and she goes all out. She damn well should, knowing she dying.
Quinn goes up to his bedroom, which is filled with loads of flowers and with Mona, who indeed looks as Jasmine described, with only her hair having been spared from the withering that has befallen the rest of her. She tells her "Noble Abelard" that she's come to die here in his bed instead of full of tubes and needles. Quinn asks if her "witch's eyes" can't see that he isn't human anymore. THIS ISN'T ABOUT YOU, QUINN, STOW IT! Oh wait, but he has a point! He asks her if she wants to be what he is, and that she can be immortal if she lives off the blood of others forever.
Lestat comes in, and tells Quinn to let him be the one to do the "Dark Trick" because that way "you'll be much closer to your princess." because when one vampire changes another in Ricean world, those vampires cannot communicate through their thoughts. He tells Mona "Make your choice, pretty girl. You can always choose the Light some other night, cherie. Ask Quinn if you doubt it. He's seen the Light of Heaven with his own eyes."
Yeah, I mean why have the conflict of choosing between a predatory existence or facing the unknown that is the death, and the fear of what does (or doesn't) come after, right?
Lestat explains the rules and limitations of vampirism, and how he breaks them, while "Ophelia Immortal" clutches Quinn in her "nest of flowers" with her whole body trembling.
The last words of the chapter, and the book, is Mona saying: "Yes, I want it."
And that's the end!
I have no doubt that Mona will be restored to full beauty from the Dark Trick. Or perhaps once she gets a taste of blood.
In any case, it's done with. I think I'll do another Rice book next, either Servant of the Bones or The Mummy.
I read this one for Petronia, and...I like her a lot, but didn't really care for anyone else save Aunt Queen, whom I found far more interesting than Quinn. To be honest, almost EVERYONE was more interesting than Quinn, especially the characters Rice wanted me to dislike (Patsy, Rebecca) though that might just be the contrarian in me. Alas, what will probably stick MOST with me about this book is the bizarre shitty racist fantasy setup of a black family just happily working for a bunch of white Southerners for free because no reason.
Til next time, folks!
