'The Feast of All Saints' by Anne Rice is a historical novel set in New Orleans before the Civil War, focusing on the lives of the Free People of Color. The book delves into the complexities of race, identity, and societal expectations faced by the gens de couleur libre, portraying their struggles and freedoms in a world divided between master and slave, privilege and oppression. Through the characters like Marcel, Marie, Richard, and others, the author explores themes of family drama, lineage, societal norms, and the quest for identity within a society that dictates their place based on skin color and heritage.
Anne Rice's writing style in 'The Feast of All Saints' is praised for its historical accuracy, beautiful prose, and engaging storytelling. The book is commended for its in-depth exploration of a lesser-known aspect of Southern history, providing insight into the lives and challenges of the Free People of Color community in antebellum New Orleans. Readers appreciate the rich historical information, well-developed characters, and the nuanced portrayal of a hidden society struggling to navigate the complexities of a racially divided world.
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Content warnings include discussions of race relations, family tragedies, societal expectations, and emotional distress.
Has Romance?
The novel contains elements of romance, with the relationships of the characters being significant but not the central focus.
From The Publisher:
In the days before the Civil War, there lived a Louisiana people unique in Southern histroy. Though descended from African slaves, they were also descended from the French and Spanish who enslaved them. Called the Free People of Color, this dazzling historical novel chronicles the lives of four of them-men and women caught perilously between the worlds of master and slave, privilege and oppression, passion and pain.
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About the Author:
ANNE RICE is the author of thirty-six books, including the fifteen books in the Vampire Chronicles series. She lives in La Quinta, California.
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