- School & Library Binding: 256 pages
- Publisher: Turtleback Books (Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0613526406
- ISBN-13: 978-0613526401
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.3 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,079,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Vampire's Assistant is the second instalment in the saga of Darren Shan, which began with Cirque du Freak. Then, Darren made the difficult decision to become a half-vampire to save his best mate Steve Leopard's life. Now, he must leave his friends and family behind as he travels cross-country with the vampire Mr Crepsley and the Cirque du Freak. Early on, Darren dispels the vampire myth in his typically facetious fashion:
Crosses and holy water didn't hurt us. All garlic did was give us bad breath ... A stake through the heart would kill us, of course, but so would a bullet or a knife or electricity ... We were tougher to kill than normal people, but we weren't indestructible.However, despite Darren's seeming flippancy, The Vampire's Assistant is not for the squeamish or faint-hearted. How long can Darren go before he must drink human blood? How safe are Darren's new-found friends? Why don't the mysterious, blue-hooded dwarves speak or cry out in pain? And does their master Mr Des Tiny really feed on little children? No one is safe in this gruesome, macabre tale--more a who's-going-to-do-what than a who-dunnit:
And then the red monster was on him. Stanley opened his mouth to scream, but before he could, the monster's hands--claws?--clamped over his mouth. There was a brief struggle, then Stanley was sliding to the floor, unconscious, unseeing, unknowing.Familiar characters include Mr Tall, the wolf-man and Evra, the snake boy, who are more fleshed out in this follow-up. New characters include Darren's new mate Sam and R G (Reggie Veggie), an ecowarrior. If book one whet your appetite, then The Vampire's Assistant will certainly leave you hungry for more. Watch out for the next fang-tastic sequel. --Nicola Perry --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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The Vampire's Assistant is the second instalment in the saga of Darren Shan, which began with Cirque du Freak. Then, Darren made the difficult decision to become a half-vampire to save his best mate Steve Leopard's life. Now, he must leave his friends and family behind as he travels cross-country with the vampire Mr Crepsley and the Cirque du Freak. Early on, Darren dispels the vampire myth in his typically facetious fashion:
Crosses and holy water didn't hurt us. All garlic did was give us bad breath ... A stake through the heart would kill us, of course, but so would a bullet or a knife or electricity ... We were tougher to kill than normal people, but we weren't indestructible.However, despite Darren's seeming flippancy, The Vampire's Assistant is not for the squeamish or faint-hearted. How long can Darren go before he must drink human blood? How safe are Darren's new-found friends? Why don't the mysterious, blue-hooded dwarves speak or cry out in pain? And does their master Mr Des Tiny really feed on little children? No one is safe in this gruesome, macabre tale--more a who's-going-to-do-what than a who-dunnit:
And then the red monster was on him. Stanley opened his mouth to scream, but before he could, the monster's hands--claws?--clamped over his mouth. There was a brief struggle, then Stanley was sliding to the floor, unconscious, unseeing, unknowing.Familiar characters include Mr Tall, the wolf-man and Evra, the snake boy, who are more fleshed out in this follow-up. New characters include Darren's new mate Sam and R G (Reggie Veggie), an ecowarrior. If book one whet your appetite, then The Vampire's Assistant will certainly leave you hungry for more. Watch out for the next fang-tastic sequel. --Nicola Perry --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant. The best thing I've read for AGES!!!,
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This review is from: The Saga of Darren Shan (2) - The Vampire's Assistant (Paperback)
It is absolutely brilliant. I'm waiting and waiting for the bookshop to get me Tunnels of Blood, but I'm rereading this book now. I just got to the mega creepy gory bit - you know what I mean - and I practically fainted. I don't like blood... But honestly, this book is the best I've read since Harry Potter, and Harry Potter hasn't even TOUCHED the feelings I get when I read this book - a shiver right down my spine
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Darren Returns!,
This review is from: The Saga of Darren Shan (2) - The Vampire's Assistant (Paperback)
This is the second in the series. Before this you should read "Cirque Du Freak"... now that's over with we'll get on with the review!This book picks up a couple of months after that the first one finished. Darren has been travelling with Mr Crepsley... but is longing for friends his own age... people who will accept him for what he now is. Mr Crepsley agrees to take Darren to the Cirque Du Freak. Back at the Cirque Du Freak Darren makes friends, both with the performers, members of an Eco warriors group and a local boy called Sam. Unfortunately these friendships ultimately lead to a heart rendering tragedy. Darren faces another challenge... he won't drink human blood. If he does he feels his humanity will die... if he doesn't he really will die. Splattered with enough gore and humour this novel will keep anybody entertained... and the ending will stay with long after the final page has been turned.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK!,
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This review is from: The Saga of Darren Shan (2) - The Vampire's Assistant (Paperback)
I recommend this book to anyone who likes scary stories with a touch of humor. It is an amazing book.
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