Birth of a Killer by Darren Shan

252 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Following the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started - telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
reflective 33%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.97

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