Good book far more erotic than her previous but I felt chapters 20-30 were a hair rushed.

boring

Picked this up today at Borders. It sat on the shelf for quite awhile and I kept passing it up. I loved all her other books ( I think Alien Secrets is my favorite) so I figured I should complete my collection. Looking forward to reading it!

I found this book in the independent reader section at Borders during its closeout, but it has moments of being a bit risque, so I wouldn't recommend it to young ones. I really enjoyed the cast of characters. The author wanted to show people with differences in a positive light and does a great job.

This Book Was An Amazzzzing Read!!

i could not put it down! i can't even explain what i liked about it, cuz i loved it all. a must must read.

While I didn't enjoy this book quite as much as "Blood and Chocolate", I did enoy this book. It's not fantastic - the plot is alternately unbelievable and dully realistic, but it was charming in its way and provided a wonderful cast of characters. I am indeed a sucker for lovable side characters. I'd recommend this as a great mindless read in between more substantial books, or for young adults.

Happy reading!

Freaks: Alive on the Inside
Annette Curtis Klause
Simon Pulse
2006

This fun, exciting, and thoughtful young adult novel about a young man raised in the world of freak shows takes place during the late 1800s.

This was a riveting read and full of evocative imagery and relatable characters. I would recommend it to teens and adults. Like the previous novel of Ms. Klause's that I have read, Blood and Chocolate, there are sexual situations, but they are not the focus of the book and blend in nicely with the plot.

4 1/2 stars.

The side of the circus- I love it! I mean we all want to go see a circus or already seen one. Love the entertainment and even though it's rude- its like a once in a time chance to stare at people for being different. We just...never knew what was really happening behind stage. Hostage situations and weird wet dreams that could actually be the main character's past? It just makes you want to be a part of the circus and see how things pan out. I found this book by jugding it on it's title and name and I'm so glad I did!

A fun, but serious look at an era of American history where freak shows were entertainment. but, when Abel decides that being normal isn't anything great in a freak show, he strikes out on his own. there's an everlasting love, family, and friendship for Abel, who was lacking adventure. the story certainly is entertaining, historically accurate, as well as thought-provoking.

She laughed again, softer and with more affection, "I take my strength from your hand and the ring. The more you touch me, the more I come alive.

loved it!!!

easy read, really picks up once you get a few chapters deep.

I've loved Klause since I read The Silver Kiss, and even more since Blood and Chocolate, which I used as extensive background for my very favorite Gangrel, Ari Lang. This was an interesting take on freak shows of the early 1900s, and also provided a good basis for Carnivale, which Mark and I are watching now. Slightly far-fetched, but written with the same adroitness as her other offerings.