The Vampire’s Assistant and Other Tales from the Cirque Du Freak
April 30th, 2010
- ISBN13: 9780316052405
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy who loves to ride bikes and hang out with his three best friends. Then one day Darren and his friends stumble across an invitation to visit the Cirque Du Freak, a strange and mysterious freak show. Almost as if by destiny, Darren wins a ticket and what follows is his horrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires.
This is Darren’s story.
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The Vampire’s Assistant and Other Tales from the Cirque Du Freak
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5 Responses to “The Vampire’s Assistant and Other Tales from the Cirque Du Freak”
I read this book because I enjoyed the movie a lot. The book, while quite different, was an enjoyable one to read. This particular edition has the first 3 books in the series. The first book was okay… but the second two are much better. In particular, the author’s writing improves drastically after the first, which is littered with exclamation points!! As for a comparison, the book reminds me of a blend between Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, and a touch of kid-version Stephen King. Easy to read and enjoyable.
Rating: 5 / 5
I saw the movie first and liked it so well I sought out the book series which never would have happened without the movie. I am desperately waiting on book 7 (for some reason twice now it became out of stock after I ordered) and I really want to continue on. I should mention I am 37 and saw the movie with my kids who also really enjoyed the movie and are reading the series too. I enjoyed Twilight but this is a much different take to which I find myself addicted. I anticipate reading Darren Shan’s other series too. I also look forward to the DVD release of The Vampire’s Assistant on Feb 23 and hope another movie will follow. As with all books to movies take the movie for the movie and the book for the book, things always get lost in translation and you can enjoy them for what they are seperately.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book wasn’t actually up on my radar. I won a free copy through a book review website. When i got around to reading it i couldn’t stop. I was hesitant at first since this was geared towards a teen audience. I read it in 2 days! this one combines the first 3 books of the series. It’s writing style reminded me of the days when i read harry Potter. I am an adult but sometimes a book comes around that is so good i think all ages should read. I’m glad i read this one and have since ordered all the remaining books! Don’t let the age rating stop you this is a must read for anyone who digs the paranormal.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had originally purchased this book after my son had seen the movie. Being that I was “in between” books, I decided to go ahead and read it myself.
It was really entertaining – albeit rather dark, but no darker that the Harry Potter series.
Although the size of the book may seen daunting to a young person, once started, it really does become difficult to put down. Each of the three stories flows into the other. Before you know it – you’re done!!! I was actually left wanting more!
The main character is just what you would expect a boy to be like: there is nothing extraordinarily special about him (ie: no magic powers. no parents with magic powers that he will “inherit) just a pre-teen boy who is a good kid and who is good at soccer. The characters about him could also be real people too. It’s at the Cirque du Freak that unlikely characters appear – and the fun begins!
Again, good book, fun, easy read.
Rating: 5 / 5
Though I wish the books were longer (I finished all three in two hours each), these were quite thrilling and fun to read. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but after hearing all the negative reviews, I’m not really in a hurry to either. I do want to read the other books in this series, though.
Rating: 4 / 5