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 3,570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
mysterious 54%
funny 30%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Body horrorModerate
Child death, Death, Medical contentMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying
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 3,570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
mysterious 54%
funny 30%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Body horrorModerate
Child death, Death, Medical contentMinor
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying