Trials of Death by Darren Shan

Trials of Death

Cirque du Freak #5

Darren Shan

207 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

The trials: seventeen ways to die unless the luck of the vampire is with you. Darren Shan must pass five fearsome Trials to prove himself to the vampires clan - or face the stakes of the Hall of Death. But Vampire Mountain holds hidden threats. Si...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,657 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 77%
tense 50%
mysterious 40%
emotional 30%
funny 27%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.97

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