Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak The Saga of Darren Shan #12) vs The Monkey's Paw: Which Should You Read?
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Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak The Saga of Darren Shan #12)
As Darren faces the final showdown with his archenemy, Steve Leopard, he seeks a way to trick destiny and avoid the requirement that one of them die and the other become Lord of the Shadows, fated to destroy the world.
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The Monkey's Paw
A mummified monkey's paw carrying a spell receives three wishes from a family and proceeds to fulfill them in unexpected and horrible ways.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Monkey's Paw is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak The Saga of Darren Shan #12).
- The Monkey's Paw has the widest readership — 10 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak The Saga of Darren Shan #12) | The Monkey's Paw | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (9) |
Reception
| Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak The Saga of Darren Shan #12) | The Monkey's Paw | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 10 |
| Editions | 12 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Pages | 245 | 37 |