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Marie Laveau

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I read this book at age 16 when it was first printed in 1977. I borrowed it from my mom and basically kept it until it was lost when I moved out of my parents' home a few years later. I recently purchased it used...for $35!!! A paperback! That would be pretty expensive for the average reader who isn't interested in book collection, and it was the lowest price I could find - apparently this book is fairly rare. That's why I hope this wonderful book will be reprinted sometime soon.

This is a WONDERFUL, LYRICAL, SPELLBINDING book of old New Orleans before the "Kaintucks" took over and it was mainly French, African and Spanish. Ms. Prose brings to life a dreamy alternate world where the loas and humans mingle freely and magic is real.

Marie Laveau was a fascinating woman in real life; this book makes her even more memorable even if it is fiction! A must read.

I read this book in the 8th grade. I found a copy of it at the library, and decided that it looked like something I'd like. I was so wrong...It was something that I LOVED. Luckily, the library that I checked it out at decided to sell it to me, since I was the only one to check it out. This is a fabulous book with beautiful imagery. After reading it, I found myself thinking about it constantly, and wanting to know as much about the former voodoo queen as I possibly could. To anyone that loves to read, I would reccomend this book. Totally fabulous!

I am so sorry it is out of print! The language soars from the opening paragraph to the very last sentence. The story is fascinating, the characters well-sketched and varied. The author's adept interweaving of the myths and realities of old New Orleans makes for a "can't miss" novel that should be a classic.

This book is very well written. Francine Prose does well in her other novels, but this one is, by far, her best, in my opinion. With her skillful use of words she opens a door into another world, one of magic and beauty. It's a shame it's out of print.

This book gave tremendous insight into power, women's power, and african american culture. This book embraces this world and the one beyond and talks about death easily and beautifully. There are so many pieces put togeather here, this book is a rare gift.

This book is awesome! I read the nonfiction books on Marie and they are good but this one is the best even if it is fiction. If you are interested in the history on New Orleans or just like the mysteries of the world we do not always understand you should read this book. You will not be disappointed. Hard to put down once you start reading. Worth a higher price!

I read this book the first two or three times 20 years ago. I'm going to read it again to see if it was as good as I remembered. I'm sure that if it wasn't I would'nt have remembered.

This is one of my top ten favorite books. I especially love the ending. It's magic. Can't understand why it's out of print.