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In the third instalment in the creepy, captivating Larten Crepsley series, Larten finds out what it means to love… but is he also damned to find out what it means to lose?
Lost in the arctic waste, carrying a baby whose love he could never deserve, Larten faces the darkest time he has ever known.
But hope has a way of shining through even the smallest of cracks, and just as Larten reaches the end, a new beginning presents itself. The trouble is, for Larten, the violence of his youth is never far from the surface… and those he loves are the ones he hurts the most. As Larten experiences heaven and hell, and tries to save the soul of a child, the question is: can he save his own?
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Book arrived today, two days earlier than expected. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and although I am getting a bit too old for Darren Shan, I still think his books are awesome and will continue to read all of the books he publishes. I won't reveal any spoilers about the book, but I recommend it to anyone who likes Darren Shan and has read the previous two.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've read every Darren Shan novel, usually within a month of them being released. I enjoy reading them, even though they are very clearly written for a young audience and aspects of the stories have a tendency to repeat themselves in different books.
The 3rd book in the Larten Crepsley saga is different. Yes, the setting includes the familiar Vampire Mountain and the characters have shown up time and again in previous books - but this is a sequel, set in a pre-created world; we expect to see familiar faces and in fact it would be odd if we didn't. However, Palace of the Damned is one of the few books where the plot is new territory. There is a darker struggle with morality and an understanding of the depth of character - it is not enough in this book that someone acts in an evil way; instead, we find out what has pushed them in that direction. Most importantly, there is real progression - Shan is not just going through the motions this time around.
Don't get me wrong, this is still a fairly easy read, aimed at the same youthful market and is peppered with short sentences and Shan's familiar style of writing. But this series has finally opened up into something (to pardon the pun) readers can really get their teeth into.
The 3rd book in the Larten Crepsley saga is different. Yes, the setting includes the familiar Vampire Mountain and the characters have shown up time and again in previous books - but this is a sequel, set in a pre-created world; we expect to see familiar faces and in fact it would be odd if we didn't. However, Palace of the Damned is one of the few books where the plot is new territory. There is a darker struggle with morality and an understanding of the depth of character - it is not enough in this book that someone acts in an evil way; instead, we find out what has pushed them in that direction. Most importantly, there is real progression - Shan is not just going through the motions this time around.
Don't get me wrong, this is still a fairly easy read, aimed at the same youthful market and is peppered with short sentences and Shan's familiar style of writing. But this series has finally opened up into something (to pardon the pun) readers can really get their teeth into.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Darren Shan is an incredible write who succeeds very well in making you want more and more with every turn of a page. This book is no exception.
This is book 3 in a series of PREquals to his Saga a.k.a. Cirque Du Freak series Cirque Du Freak (The Saga of Darren Shan Book 1)
Despite this being a prequel you should definitely read the Cirque Du Freak series first as a lot of the revelations (another stunning skill of Darren's, constantly revealing the unexpected) will not be as exciting if you do not know their significance which permeates from the previous 12 book series.
As a book it continues wonderfully from the previous 2 in this saga and I just cannot wait to read the 4th and final one, despite it being a VERY sad time for me as it will be the last line probably ever written in the Mr Crepsley universe.
TL;DR - I've been reading Darren's series since I was 11. I am now 20 and I enjoy them just the same.
Jim
This is book 3 in a series of PREquals to his Saga a.k.a. Cirque Du Freak series Cirque Du Freak (The Saga of Darren Shan Book 1)
Despite this being a prequel you should definitely read the Cirque Du Freak series first as a lot of the revelations (another stunning skill of Darren's, constantly revealing the unexpected) will not be as exciting if you do not know their significance which permeates from the previous 12 book series.
As a book it continues wonderfully from the previous 2 in this saga and I just cannot wait to read the 4th and final one, despite it being a VERY sad time for me as it will be the last line probably ever written in the Mr Crepsley universe.
TL;DR - I've been reading Darren's series since I was 11. I am now 20 and I enjoy them just the same.
Jim
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just what he wanted
Booked arrived earlier than stated despite the Christmas period and as for the book it was exactly what my son wanted and kept him enthralled for a day.
Published 3 months ago by SueT
Great Read!
This book is an amazing read! I have long been a fan of Darren Shan's, and was very fasinated to know more about Larten Crepsley (the main charector). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Georgina
NOT THE BEST
READ ALL DARREN SHAN AND SAGA OF CREPSLEY. THIS IS AN OK READ NOT THE BEST IN THE SERIES FEELS MORE LIKE A FILLER READY FOR NEXT ONE! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Nicola M. Wood
Intriguing book
The book kept me on the edge for only 2 hours or so although the story line is so intense and powerful. Recommend to read all other Darren Shan books also absolute great author.
Published 4 months ago by Alan
More greatness from Shan
Has Darren Shan sold his soul to the devil? That's a question I have asked myself after finishing all three of the books I have read so far in The Saga of Larten Crepsley. Why? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr H - Book Zone (For Boys) Blog
Brilliant!
I started reading Darren Shan's books quite late, I was about 17/18 and got them from the kids section in the library and I'm so glad I did! Read more
Published 6 months ago by JFC
Palace Of The Damned
This book was well written from start to end one of those books where you do not want to put down.You really get involved with the charater and the situations he gets into. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Janet Eagles
daughter loves it, better than the vampire diaries
our daughter really loves these books but beware that they are pretty gory in places, she's 11 and just about old enough to cope. Ive enjoyed reading them with her.
Published 6 months ago by H. Marks
Great book
My son who is aged 13 loves this book. He read all the Darren Shan Cirque du Freak and was keen to read the story of Larten Crepsy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Atkinson
Good read.
Absolutley love Darren shan books, I'm currently working my way through the Larten Crepsley saga which is brilliantly written. Read more
Published 6 months ago by moggy
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