233 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316012331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 10 May 2006
Description
The first novel in a chilling new series by Darren Shan, author of the New York Times bestselling Cirque Du Freak series, will keep readers turning page after horrifying page. Grubbs Grady has stiff red hair and is a little big for his age, which ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,766 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 57%
mysterious 40%
funny 32%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 35% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Confinement, InfidelityMinor
Vomit, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
233 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316012331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 10 May 2006
Description
The first novel in a chilling new series by Darren Shan, author of the New York Times bestselling Cirque Du Freak series, will keep readers turning page after horrifying page. Grubbs Grady has stiff red hair and is a little big for his age, which ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,766 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 57%
mysterious 40%
funny 32%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 35% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Confinement, InfidelityMinor
Vomit, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis