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kaykay24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
sianw1992's review against another edition
4.0
The Thin Executioner by Darren Shan
I've always been a big fan of Darren Shan ever since I read Cirque Du Freak, so I was looking forward to this when it was recommended. At first I was so overwhelmed by all of the names. You're introduced to at least half a dozen characters within a few pages and you also have to learn about their ways and beliefs. However, after you get used to the different names it becomes a lot easier and a very enjoyable book! Shan manages to combine humour and adventure with important lessons in tolerance and faith. The characters of Masters Blair and Bush are also genius!
Overall, it's an exciting book full of wonder and action. A definite recommendation and I look forward to reading more Darren Shan in the future.
I've always been a big fan of Darren Shan ever since I read Cirque Du Freak, so I was looking forward to this when it was recommended. At first I was so overwhelmed by all of the names. You're introduced to at least half a dozen characters within a few pages and you also have to learn about their ways and beliefs. However, after you get used to the different names it becomes a lot easier and a very enjoyable book! Shan manages to combine humour and adventure with important lessons in tolerance and faith. The characters of Masters Blair and Bush are also genius!
Overall, it's an exciting book full of wonder and action. A definite recommendation and I look forward to reading more Darren Shan in the future.
sophiecountsclouds's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
dichap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.75
lizzie04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought that if I started reading a book I would fall asleep, ended up reading this the whole way through. Shan has the gift of writing stories aimed at teens that are still mature in their themes in a way adults can appreciate as well. My memory is a bit rusty on his other books, but I think The Thin Executioner builds upon already stellar storytelling and has the most nuanced takes of what I have read from Shan thus far. There are few authors I enjoyed as an 11 year old that I equally adore as a 20 year old.
His Demonata series is my favorite, and I read about half of the Zom-B books that I now plan to get back into. Cirque Du Freak next! But, this is an excellent stand-alone and it’s best you go in blind.
His Demonata series is my favorite, and I read about half of the Zom-B books that I now plan to get back into. Cirque Du Freak next! But, this is an excellent stand-alone and it’s best you go in blind.
juventina's review against another edition
5.0
Bought this book to read it for the second time. A wonderful story of a boy who goes on a journey/quest not just in the physical sense but also, a journey on which he discovers a lot about himself and the people around him. There were some lovely twists and turns and the story was very enjoyable to read.
Love this book by one of my favourite authors.
Love this book by one of my favourite authors.
starythril's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
blueme79's review against another edition
4.0
جلاد لاغر ؛ ۴ ستاره
کتاب جلاد لاغر، کتابی فوق العاده که تنها یه فانتزی همراه با ریشه های ترس نیست. این کتاب خیلی بیشتر از اونچه انتظارشو داشتم زیبا بود. شاید اولین کتابی تو این سبک بود که چیزای واقعی ازش یاد گرفتم. ( بخاطر همین خیلی دوستش دارم) اوایل یکم توصیفاتش خسته کننده بود ولی اواخر حتی یه لحظه هم پایین نمیذاشتمش.
پایان محشری هم داشت! فوق العاده دوستش دارم.
مطمین نیستم ولی اگه سبک دارن شان همیشه این باشه من که عاشقشم! احساس میکنم همین طور که به مرور جبل خیلی چیزارو یاد گرفت منم باهاش یاد گرفتم. سختی هایی که توی راه هدفش کشید و.... چقدر بزرگ شد !!! ای کاش میتونستم به این کتاب ۵ بدم چون برام خیلی عزیزه ولی نمیشه.
کتاب جلاد لاغر، کتابی فوق العاده که تنها یه فانتزی همراه با ریشه های ترس نیست. این کتاب خیلی بیشتر از اونچه انتظارشو داشتم زیبا بود. شاید اولین کتابی تو این سبک بود که چیزای واقعی ازش یاد گرفتم. ( بخاطر همین خیلی دوستش دارم) اوایل یکم توصیفاتش خسته کننده بود ولی اواخر حتی یه لحظه هم پایین نمیذاشتمش.
پایان محشری هم داشت! فوق العاده دوستش دارم.
مطمین نیستم ولی اگه سبک دارن شان همیشه این باشه من که عاشقشم! احساس میکنم همین طور که به مرور جبل خیلی چیزارو یاد گرفت منم باهاش یاد گرفتم. سختی هایی که توی راه هدفش کشید و.... چقدر بزرگ شد !!! ای کاش میتونستم به این کتاب ۵ بدم چون برام خیلی عزیزه ولی نمیشه.
kerry2046's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. The start was so slow but once it got going i was really good. However, the end was a little bit off. And I don't how to explain it was off but it was off.