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256 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316905725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication date: 30 May 2000
Description
Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy - until his visit to the Cirque Du Freak. Now, as he struggles with his new life as a Vampire's Assistant, he tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him, the one thing that can keep h...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,501 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
mysterious 37%
emotional 35%
funny 34%
sad 33%
tense 32%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 34% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Blood, Animal deathModerate
Body horror, Death, ViolenceMinor
Cannibalism, Child abuse, Ableism
256 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316905725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication date: 30 May 2000
Description
Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy - until his visit to the Cirque Du Freak. Now, as he struggles with his new life as a Vampire's Assistant, he tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him, the one thing that can keep h...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,501 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
mysterious 37%
emotional 35%
funny 34%
sad 33%
tense 32%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 34% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Blood, Animal deathModerate
Body horror, Death, ViolenceMinor
Cannibalism, Child abuse, Ableism