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Hollow City

The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

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Hollow City

By: Ransom Riggs
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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About this listen

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise best seller of 2011—an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled audiences and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it "an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters."

This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other surprises.

Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly creepy) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight fantasy fans of all ages.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2014 Ransom Riggs (P)2014 Blackstone Audio Fantasy Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Time Travel Scary

Critic Reviews

"[Heyborne] moves masterfully among the large cast of characters, creating distinct British voices for each of Jacob's peculiar friends. Heyborne's sense of timing, evident pleasure in the material, and ability to thrillingly execute the book's many dramatic moments will keep listeners riveted." (AudioFile)
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This was an amazing book. I listened to it while going to bed, sitting in the car & doing homework & its an easy book to understand. I would recommend it for 9+ but this book is not great for people who are generally scared of monsters. Overall fantastic book!!!

Amazing Book!!!

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At first I was a little sceptical because of the voice, but soon found myself immersed in the book.

Captured to near perfection

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Would you listen to Hollow City again? Why?

Interesting, different, captured the imagination

What did you like best about this story?

unpredictable

Have you listened to any of Kirby Heyborne’s other performances? How does this one compare?

cannot compare

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not especially, I like to draw books out

Any additional comments?

good work

Jerked my imagination awake

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The Story was good but I didn't like the narrator. Much prefer the narrator on the first of these books.

Story was good but slow narrative. Speeding up hel

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This narrator did so much better than the last. Enthralled during the whole reading! Cannot wait for the next installation.

so much better than the 1st

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I can't believe how much richer, complex, fast moving and imaginative this story was compared to the first!
The only star I left off was performance as the narrator, while mostly doing a good job had the awful habit of yelling loudly to narrate a characters yelling. I think he must not have thought about the fact that people listen to audio books with headphones and to relax. There are ways to narrate yelling without actually raising his vocal volume to a startling level.
Incredible journey though. Loved every second and can't wait for the third!

So good! 1million x better than the first!

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Good story line with improved narration . Definitely worth following up with this book if you have read the first.

a good listen

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I found it strange having a different narrator from the first book. But once I got adjusted to it the thought Kirby Heybourne did a fantastic job. Once again, great story!

Pleased again

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Ransom Riggs gives us the second outing in the universe of the Peculiar but don't expect it to be more of the same as the first. Certainly we have the same Peculiar characters we have been introduced to in the first book, but their odyssey takes them on a very circuitous route indeed this time round as they endeavour to save the life of the beloved Miss Peregrine. They get to meet some new Peculiars along the way but be warned, their adventures are not for the faint of heart. This is a dystopian landscape mined with terrors and traps, twists and turns, and for me, satisfying to the last word. Narration by Kirby Heyborne is in the top 10% in terms of quality and listenability, truly professional effort and enhances the book experience. I'm off to indulge in book 3 straight away.

Wild Ride

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I enjoyed this book more than the first. A much better narrator made this one a pleasure to listen too.
The storyline was a it slow to kick off but developed into something I didn't want to end.

Slow to get going but finishing on a cliffhanger.

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