Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan

Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare

Cirque du Freak #1

Darren Shan

384 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

"In the tradition of Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot, Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,511 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
adventurous 74%
mysterious 54%
funny 30%
tense 24%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 26%
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

3.75

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