Hollow City

Goodreads Says:    The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London the peculiar capital of the world. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. Like its predecessor, this second novel in the Peculiar Children series blends thrilling fantasy with never-before-published vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reacting experience.









My Thoughts:

-    This was a good sequel. I think I enjoyed this one more than the first, and the first is good!

-    It is weird that Jacob hooked up with his grandpa's old girlfriend. I just can't think about it too long.

-    The pictures really add to the story. They helped me to visualize a lot of things.

-    The pictures are very interesting to look at, but they are a bit creepy, some more than others.

-    I'm so impressed that the Author can match his story to the photo's he finds. That takes a lot collaboration and thought. I would not be able to look at a bunch of vintage/weird photos and come up with a cool story, or make them fit my existing story. 

-    I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. It was good, but it left me hanging. 

-    I loved seeing the other peculiar's abilities put to use, especially the boy with the bees. He does some cools stuff.

-    I like how dedicated and diligent the peculiar children are to each other and to Miss Peregrine. 

-    More! I need more!

Re-read Thoughts:

-    I loved it! Every part of the book is a fun adventure.

-    The ending is full of surprises, and I did not see them coming. Even on my re-read, I was surprised.

-    The photos are so eerie and intriguing. It amazes me that these photos exist.

Previous Book

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Instead of a synopsis, I decided to give you a trailer!

Enjoy!

My Thoughts:

-    This book was full of surprises. It was not at all what I was expecting. I definitely didn't expect time travel.

-    The story kinda had the same feel as The Night Circus. It was weird yet cool.

-    It took a while to finally get to the good stuff. The story had an okay opening, a slow middle, and a great ending.

-    I loved the photographs throughout the book. They were hauntingly awesome. When I found out they were all authentic photographs, I was blown away, and it made the book even more awesome.

-    This is weird, but it took me about 20-25 pages before I realized the main character was a boy. I guess I've gotten into the habit of just assuming everything I read is from a girl's perspective. That is really sad.

-    I really liked the whole concept of the big old house and the loop. It was really clever, and so unexpected.

-    I thought this book was going to be a bit scary and creepy, but it wasn't. I'm kinda glad, but a little disappointed. 

-    I'm really excited to read about what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends. I wonder if his family will believe what happened to him.


My Re-Read Thoughts:

-    I tried the audiobook, and it wasn't very good.

-    The narrator really botched the British accents. They were awful!! It was even a little painful to listen to.

-    The narrator also read SO slow!! It drove me nuts!

-    I still love the story, but you don't get the awesome photos from the audiobook. I would recommend reading the actual book. It is better.