This is a great series for younger people, and I enjoyed it again even as an adult. Mar 20, Parker O'connor rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here. Cirque Du Freak is a good book. The name is very catchy. I didn't expect Darren to become a vampire. When Darren and his friend Steve sneak back to steal the spider I knew something was going to go wrong.
When Darren is trying to train the spider, his sister comes in the room scaring it and it mortally wounds Steve. The only way for him to get the antidote is from Mr.
Crepsley gives him the antidote, but to pay for it Darren must become a half vampire and be his servant. I didn't t Cirque Du Freak is a good book. I didn't think he would do it because Steve said he was going to hunt vampires when he is old enough.
Darren has to fake his own death to get away from his family. He throws himself out of a window, but he heals very quickly so it doesn't really hurt him. After the funeral he is dug up and Mr. Crepsley takes him with the freak show. I think he is crazy for going threw all the trouble just to get away from his family. It made me sad when he was told he can't see his family again.
When Mr. Crepsley decided to take Darren and train him to be a vampire I was very excited. I like a lot of the other characters in the freak show. My favorite people are the small people. I like the mystery about them. They don't talk and all they do is hunt. I thought the ending left a good lead into the next book. I would recommend this book to middle school and low high school students. I think boys would like it more because the main character is a boy and he talks like a boy would.
Girls won't be able to relate the Darren as much as a boy. I rated this book 5 out of 5 stars. It is a great book that I highly recommend. There is plenty of action. There is never a dull moment and it always has you wondering what will happen next. Mar 12, Jordan Draser rated it it was amazing. I first picked up this series when I was in middle school. I just recently finished it again for the second time. Not only did I catch things I missed before, but the story line made much more sense, now that I am older and can "connect the dots" better.
What I liked best about the Cirque Du Freak series was that the story never got boring. The end of the chapters would leave you begging for The Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan has been one of the best series by far that I have ever read. The end of the chapters would leave you begging for more. At night I would have to force myself to put the book down and go to sleep. Throughout this series I always had a clear picture on what was going on as I read.
Now the only downfall to this series would be that it is a total of 12 books, quite a lot of reading has to be done. Each book has at least pages, not too long but not too short in my opinion. In the end the plot has some menacing twist and turns but always leaves the reader wondering what happens next.
To sum it up I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who loves cliffhangers. Because this series kept me wondering what happened next. I think Darren Shan did a great job writing this series. Even though I was highly disappointed with the movie came out and kind of shamed the series. But it is true, the books are way better than the movies.
View 1 comment. May 30, Courtney Juneau rated it it was amazing. Cirque Du Freak is one of my favorites series. It's different, but I truly believe if you just give it a try, anyone can like it. I actually just watched the movie a few days ago, and got me back into my post-cirquedufreak depression. All books add something new, so you aren't just reading the same old plots like in other series.
The last book adds something that is so unexpected, just thinking about it is making me want to open it up and read it now. Unfortunately, the cover throws all my frien Cirque Du Freak is one of my favorites series. Unfortunately, the cover throws all my friends off, and none of them have read it, so I have no one to talk to about the final book, The Sons of Destiny. I read this series about two years ago, and am excited to read them again and see if they have the same affect!
Jun 11, Corndog rated it it was amazing. I loved this book series with a burning passion, and it is probably one of my all time favorite series.
It is just very nicely put together and I really enjoyed how the author managed to tie himself into the story. The gore and overall writing was magnificent, I would recommend this series for anyone to read. The thing that really got me though was the movie. It was rubbish. Why would Darren Shan allow his work to be turned into a complete disaster? It truly makes me want to cry. Jan 07, Stephen Dillenback added it. Cirque du freak was an amazing book. This book plays the character of a vampire named Darren Shan in other words.
The writers name. After Darren steals a spider from the cirque du freak he gets forced into turning into a half vampire for punishment. While Darren and his master mr. Creapsley travel around Darren wants to move with the circus to make friends. All that's good until Darren meets mr tiny. A powerful scary person with his army of little people.
I would suggest this book to anyone of an Cirque du freak was an amazing book. I would suggest this book to anyone of any age. Feb 18, EveLyn rated it it was amazing. Apr 04, Colin. The book was very slow then it just goes on and on and on. It was not as good and other books that I have read. If I could recommend this I would suggest read the whole series which is 8 or 9 books. Jan 31, Callista Chan is currently reading it Recommends it for: Anyone who likes adventure books.
His life is about to change, and if makes a wrong decision everything will go wrong. On pages , Darran talks with Mr. Crepsley the vampire , and makes a deal with him. Darran is willing to become Mr. This book demonstrates the theme, strength and love. What I think the message Darran Shan is sending out to readers, is that even though you go through hard times, you still have to hold on to the people you love, to the people that supports you and helps you.
Underneath are my explanations on why these songs represents and shows the theme. I chose this song because it demonstrates the theme love. In the beginning of the book, Darran and Steve are best friends. What the vampire wanted in return was his service, his life.
So he had to transform into a vampire. When Steve found out that Darran was a vampire, he thought he betrayed him. So then their friendship burned in flames. These lyrics connects very well to the theme love, it shows a powerful tone of sadness and how love can crash and burn. Which is exactly what happened to Darran and Steve. I chose this song because it shows how desperate the author wants to heal a love.
Which is what Darran wants, more than anything else, to heal the bond between him and Steve. How badly he wants to become friends again with Steve. Darran was shocked and he saw that Steve was frightened. He was scared. But I vow on my own blood, that when I grow up. I will do nothing but train, and become stronger. I will come hunt you down, and I will kill you. He was his best friend. Which is what Darran wants, how he wants to mend the bond between him and Steve.
I chose this song because it shows how much one wants to help and support another. In this story, before Darran chooses to go and join the vampire, and forever leave his normal life.
He starts to realize things, things around him he never saw before. How his family supported him, and how much he loves his sister. Crepsley, he starts to appreciate things more in his life and takes things slowly. He realizes how much he loves them, and how he will miss everything dearly. He realizes how much his family loves him, and how amazing his life is. That moment when Darran realizes everything. This song demonstrates what Darran realized, that his family was keeping his head up this whole time.
It connects to strength, because of the strength he got from his family. The tone and harmony Birdy adds to the song makes the song even more powerful, like how the amazing sadness and thankful feeling Darran gets when he realizes it. This is a simple song of a guitar background. It just shows how simple it is, just stand by him. This shows a strong connection to the theme strength.
This song just represents the every scene of the theme strength in the book. Every moment in the book can be represented by this song. These lyrics shows that the strength and support that one person gets. How Darran gets that from his family and friends. Crepsley gives Darran. Crepsley for making that deal, and hates him for making Steve mad, that he has bad blood. In this song, it shows complete trust and love towards that person, but Darran does not show complete love towards Mr.
But in this book, Darran looks for Mr. Darran tries to find the cure, he kept thinking about the serum that Mr. Crepsley talked about. So he ran all the way to the theater and asked for his help. He asked Mr. Crepsley finally agreed, but in order to get the serum.
Darran has to become a vampire and serve him. This song relates to the theme strength, because Darran needs support from Mr. I think this song fits perfectly with the scene where Steve shows up and finds Darran. Then the part where Darran is left to figure out the rest on his own, the desperate feeling on how he wants to start again with Steve.
The Zom-B Series Learn everything about his latest series! The City Trilogy Learn everything about his adult series! Vampire wikis. Categories Main Page. Universal Conquest Wiki. Darren Shan is an Irish author. The first series written by the author whose full name is Darren O'Shaughnessy. After finishing his first successful series he followed this up by writing two more succesful series The Demonata and the Zom-B Series.
During his time as writer he also published three stand alone children's novels Koyasan , The Thin Executioner and Hagurosan. He also wrote an adult series called the City Trilogy and an adult stand alone novel called Lady of the Shades. He now writes adult novels under the name Darren Dash.
So far there are no plans to include the books of Darren Dash within this wikia. Cirque du Freak. The Vampire's Assistant. Tunnels of Blood. Vampire Mountain. Trials of Death. The Vampire Prince. Hunters of the Dusk. Allies of the Night. Killers of the Dawn. The Lake of Souls. Lord of the Shadows. Sons of Destiny. Lord Loss. Demon Thief. Blood Beast. Demon Apocalypse. Based on 79 reviews. Add your rating.
Parents say 19 Kids say Teen, 13 years old Written by cwg98 May 15, But definately not for under 12s as the first book is sad and depressing and the others include more blood and fighting. The storyline may also be confusing for them as there is a lot going on and it's spooky as well as violent.
Educational Value. This review Helped me decide. Had useful details. Read my mind 1. Report this review. Teen, 17 years old Written by gabikiley July 31, Made me like reading To be honest, I never enjoyed reading that much when I was younger, but I remember reading this series and enjoying it so much. I finished the whole series so quickly and I just remembered loving it and wanting to keep reading. I am gonna start reading it again just because it was the only book let alone series I truly enjoyed spending my time on.
Please read it if you love fiction and supernatural things this. Read my mind. Kid, 11 years old February 12, Awesome book very gripping This series is my new favourite but it has one problem it is not too violent but has very depressing and sad deaths. Kid, 12 years old December 19, My favorite book series! This book series is about vampires and is absolutely amazing!
Things really get suspenseful and interesting! You should definitely read it! This title contains: Positive role models. I loved the books more than anything I loved the book More than any other book I have ever read, my cousin knew I have read very few books and he recommended I read the Cirque Du Freak at the Benjamin Rush Middle School, at first i was a little against it because I hate to read I am good at it but I strongly dislike reading.
When I read the first 3 chapters I was thinking eh but I kept reading next thing I new I was addicted I got mad when someones cellphone went off while reading book 2 in SRT and I finished 2 books a day then I was at the library getting the next 2 until I bought the series. The only thing I Didn't like Spoilers if you haven't read stop reading this now. Was how Darren dies in the end and we are kind of left on a cliff hanger I only read Darren Shan's Books now and its all I ever will in fact i'm going to get every book he makes.
But I would love It if he makes a sequel in the future in the perspective one of the children of the witch Evanna and the nephews of Darren and Steve. I hope you read this Darren.
You are my HERO. Kid, 11 years old December 28, The best book series ever! Honestly, this series is so amazing and the books just keep getting better! Even though I am at a much higher reading level, I still enjoy these books!
May be a little bit of violence, but nothing tweens can't handle. I really recommend this series. This title contains: Educational Value. Positive Messages. Positive role models. Best Series Ever This book is awesome and it's not scary at all. I don't understand why people find it scary and want to close the book and scream.
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