Trials of Death by Darren Shan

Trials of Death

Cirque du Freak #5

Darren Shan

207 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

The trials: seventeen ways to die unless the luck of the vampire is with you. Darren Shan must pass five fearsome Trials to prove himself to the vampires clan - or face the stakes of the Hall of Death. But Vampire Mountain holds hidden threats. Si...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,946 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 72%
tense 50%
mysterious 41%
emotional 27%
funny 22%
sad 18%
challenging 17%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 28% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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