Monday, November 8, 2010

Tunnels of Blood, by Darren Shan

Tunnels of Blood is the third book from the series of Cirque Du Freak. In this novel, Darren Shan, the vampire's assistant is in training with Mr. Crepsley to have more knowledge as a vampire and how to survive. Darren has joined the Cirque, or the freak show that is roaming around the world with Mr. Crepsley. After a while, the two left their home to go to a city for a research with evra, the snake boy from the Cirque. As they get used to the new city, Darren falls in love with a human girl, and then they get into a big trouble. An evil vempire named Murlough kidnapped Evra to make Darren and Mr. Crepsley to rescue Evra, while he sets up a trap.

Honestly, I had imagined the vivid details as I read the whole book. It is just fantastic how it gives so much description and details. It's just absolutely crazy how I can be glued to the seat and finish the book. It is so hard to stop reading in the middle of the book because the story is so interesting. Darren Shan, the author, is amazing yet creative when it comes to writing.

-Reviewed by Anonymous, grade 10.

1 comment:

Teen Speak said...

Tunnels of Blood by Darren Shan is the fourth amazing book in the Cirque du Freak series. Mr. Crepsley is visited by an old friend, Gavner Purl, and what they talk about Darren (and we) have no clue of. But Mr. Crepsley announces that they must leave the Cirque, and Darren is not happy. He enjoys life at the Cirque and is upset to leave, so Evra, the snake boy, comes along. The two young boys are clueless about what Crepsley does in the city until they see a news report one day. The report states that six bodies were found drained with blood. Could it have been Mr. Crepsley?

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I read this book! Darren Shan has a certain talent for spinning extraordinary tales in each new book. It was interesting to read and learn all of the new things about vampires. I would recommend this book to preteen and teen boys and girls, mainly boys, because they might find Darren's journey more interesting.

Reviewed by Kristine K., grade 9