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272 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316605106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2002
Description
From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the book that inspired the feature film The Vampire's Assistant and petrified devoted f...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,967 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 55%
funny 26%
tense 22%
emotional 18%
sad 12%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Animal cruelty, GriefModerate
Death, Medical content, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Excrement, Alcohol
272 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316605106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 June 2002
Description
From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the book that inspired the feature film The Vampire's Assistant and petrified devoted f...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,967 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 55%
funny 26%
tense 22%
emotional 18%
sad 12%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Animal cruelty, GriefModerate
Death, Medical content, Child deathMinor
Sexism, Excrement, Alcohol