Why read The Wolf Gift?

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When Reuben, otherwise known as Sunshine Boy, was sent to write a piece about the uncertain future of the giant house on the cliff, he wasn't expecting to warm so instantly to elegant heiress Marchent Nideck. Nor was he expecting to get caught up in a violent attack which will…

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2 authors picked The Wolf Gift as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Patrick R. Field

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Anne Rice reinvents the wolf man story like she did with vampires in her Vampire Chronicles.

From Patrick's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Sarah M. Awa

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While this book was a bit slower-paced than I typically prefer, Anne Rice’s elegant style kept me turning pages. Reuben’s transformation isn’t a painful curse but is, as the title suggests, more like a superpower, a gift to be used for good. As the “Man Wolf” he becomes a popular and controversial media figure, a vigilante who literally devours attempted rapists, muggers, and other criminals. Meanwhile, in his human life, Reuben wrestles with Catholic guilt over the people he has killed. I like that thoughtful, spiritual angle, as well as the rich descriptions—and I also love a certain group of…

From Sarah's list on The most pawsitively awesome werewolf books.