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  • Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

  • The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2
  • By: Darren Shan
  • Narrated by: Ralph Lister
  • Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (534 ratings)

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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

By: Darren Shan
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
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Summary

The nightmare continues for the new vampire's assistant in the second installment of the New York Times best-selling Saga of Darren Shan.

Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy until his visit to the Cirque du Freak. Now, as he struggles with his new life as a vampire's assistant, he tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him, the one thing that can keep him alive. But destiny is calling. The Wolf Man is waiting.

©2013 Darren Shan (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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This is the best book

This is the best book ever so good and I have been reading for only two nights .I was so engrossed in the book that when I was crossing the road I some how dodged a motorcycle.don’t do what I did but this is a goooooood booook

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Brilliant Story

This is an amazing book for young boys to enjoy.
It's about accepting differences in others, making friends and learning while playing.

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Perfection

I loved this book growing up, the Narrator does a wonderful job of telling it.

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amazing super listen

what can i say its an epic book to an amazing series that me and my daughter and son lisen to every night before bed its our quality chill time so worth the time to lisen

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Brilliant

Been reading and listening to this book for about 15 years. Still enjoy it after all this time. Suitable for any age in my opinion.

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addicting story line

very addicting. the narrator was great. its a little cringy but overall it was great

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Fantastic memories

Childhood memories coming back. This story made me laugh, cry and smile all at once, this reading is fantastic. And Darren Shan never fails to write a gripping story.

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Completely addictive!

Gripping, dark and highly enjoyable. Testing these out for my kids...and I'm hooked!
Gruesome in places but my lot do like a bit of gore so expecting them to be a hit.

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Dark & Addictive

I'm loving this Cirque Du Freak it's my new favourite.
the nutation is great 👌🏻
can't wait to listen to the next installment.

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Developing well

The second book in the series picks up months after the first ends. The character's struggle with his new life is evident and taking its toll. The relationship between Darren and Mr Crepsley is fractious and difficult but through the course of the book, I found myself beginning to care a lot more about the protagonist in this book, the author does a much better job of creating sympathy for them.

Narration is excellent again. Captures everything very well.

The story itself seems better paced and the writing come across as more mature and developed than the first book. An entertaining listen. If you were a bit on the fence after the first in the series, its worth persevering with.

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