Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan

Cirque du Freak

Cirque du Freak #1

Darren Shan

272 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Do you ever hear noises when you lay quietly in your bed at night, and when you ask your parents what it was they say it's the house settling. Well, if you're a true believer you'll know it's the series of Cirque Du Freak coming to life. These boo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,574 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
adventurous 75%
mysterious 54%
funny 30%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 5%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 68%
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

3.76

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