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Trials of Death by Darren Shan

_dustypage_'s review against another edition

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4.0

By far this book is the best in the series.

The trials are full of suspense and are fucking amazing. I love how Darren actually has to struggle to overcome them, and is pretty much fucked over after each one.

However, I have some issues with the pacing in story-telling. The mid-section wild party part is weird to be honest. I thought I was readind a tamer version of a orgy.

The twist at the end is rather illogical, but I guess it’s fine, considering this is a kid’s series.

cbryant2209's review against another edition

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5.0

More world building and finally more history behind the Vampires and how they came to be. I feel some series get worse the more books that come out, but so far this series has only gotten better for me.

jcgreenlee's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nico_hoho's review against another edition

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4.0

The vampire world is getting explored more and more, bit by bit.

thestephil's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5/5

I felt this was the weakest book of the series so far. I miss the cirque.

titanic's review against another edition

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5.0

i think this and the first book are my favourites of this series so far

cnbenjumea's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

bleicole's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

moonprismbooks's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.0

Ok that ending was just… HOW DO YOU END IT LIKE THAT?!?!?! 

This was yet another great installment of Darren’s story! I like that this one really started to push Darren’s limits as a half-vampire. He definitely is starting to become mature and treated more to an adult. 

The plot twist at the end I did not expect!!! That came out of the nowhere!
I like Kurda too. His views are definitely geared in the right ways to evolve the vampires, but his approach ain’t it.

haylisreading's review against another edition

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4.0

That ending was very dramatic!