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A Living Nightmare (Cirque Du Freak, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Horror Fantasy Fiction

by Darren Shan

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4.07 (38.8K ratings)
calendar_today 2000
description 272 pages

A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 38.8K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 272 pages.

About A Living Nightmare

In the tradition of Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot, Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a petrifying ending, Cirque Du Freak will chill, thrill, and leave readers begging for more.

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Author Darren Shan
Published 2000
Pages 272
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.07 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,753

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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38.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.07, A Living Nightmare is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.07
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is A Living Nightmare?

A Living Nightmare is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is A Living Nightmare worth reading?

Based on 38.8K reader ratings, A Living Nightmare has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is A Living Nightmare?

A Living Nightmare has 272 pages.

Who wrote A Living Nightmare?

A Living Nightmare was written by Darren Shan. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for A Living Nightmare?

The ISBN-13 for A Living Nightmare is 9780316905720.0.

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