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Lots of fun in the way of teen horror

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Darren Shan's plunge into the world of vampires takes serioius and solemn hold in this second book as we get to watch how he adjusts to this serious life change. He has faked his death, and his now the rather unwilling assistant to the vampire Mr. Crepsley. This means lots of travel, but eventually the pair make it back to where it all began: Cirque du Freak. All we saw of the traveling show in the first book is what any audience member would see. Now Shan shows us an incredible behind-the-scenes world of all the loveable freaks that perform. It's great characterization. The meat of the story comes in with the appearance of a local green boy who believes that the show is cruel to animals. Darren makes friends with a local boy and a snake boy, a hardworking trio desperate to protect their home. Exciting and emotional. Great sequel.

Freakishly good book

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This book is one of only two vampire series i enjoy reading. all the freaks are ghoulishly imaginative and bizzarely creative. i especailly have a soft spot for evra, the snake-boy, and i was especially glad that he had such a bigger role in this book. i also adore hans hands, the dude who can walk on his hands faster than most peolple can walk on their feet. this sequel is compelling and so unique that there is not a book in the world that compares. if you like strongly developed and imaginative characters, love suspense, and have a taste for blood, cirque du freak is the sieries for you.

Second Cirque du Freak

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Second book in the Cirque du Freak series. Darren agreed to become a half-vampire and to work as an assistant to Mr. Crepsley, a vampire, in order to save his friend's life. Basically, a nice guy, Darren is revolted by the idea of feeding on human blood. He gradually learns to accept his life as a vampire, but draws the line at drinking human blood. Darren and Mr. Crepsley return to Cirque du Freak after a brief time on their own and Darren is finally able to make some friends. When one of those friends is in danger, just how far will Darren go to keep him alive? Fast-paced and gory.

Very Atypical	Customer Rating:
When I read the first Cirque du Freak I thought it was remarkably fresh, but this sequel unexpectedly broaches such themes as environmental problems and the humane treatment of animals. It also faces the young half-vampire protagonist with a serious ethical dilemma. I was surprised to see the author deal with such complex concepts in a children's book.

Soon to be Husband is no longer attached to TV at Hip!!!

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Thanks to the Cirque du Freak book series my soon to be husband is actually turning off the television and reading every once in a while :) Darren Shan is a very suspenseful writer and keeps his readers on the edge of their seats for the entire wild ride :) I have all of Darren's books including two currently out of print books that are published under his full name Darren O'Shaughnessy: Ayuamarca: Procession of the Dead (City Book 1) Hell's Horizon (City Book 2)