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Hollow City (The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children) by Ransom Riggs ~ Started: 10.02.14 ~ Finished: 25.02.14 Title of Book: Hollow City (The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children) Name of Author: Ransom Riggs Edition: Hardback ISBN-10: 1594746125 Number of Pages: 352 Synopsis ~ 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. What I thought of 'Hollow City' ~ To say I was impatient to read 'Hollow City' was an understatement, I could not wait to get back to Jacob, Emma, Miss Peregrine and the rest of the Peculiar children. I was engrossed from the start of the book (I did start it on the 10th February but got caught up with another book and then went back to reading 'Hollow City'). In 'Hollow City' we are introduced to peculiar animals, who are just as amazing as the peculiar children, they also share sad stories of their past, I would love to see more of Addison, the talking dog in the next book. I enjoyed reading the progression of Jacob and Emma's relationship, despite their differences and Emma's history with Jacob's grandfather, Abe, I personally think that Emma & Jacob's relationship is different but Abe is still very much with them. As with the first book, the peculiar children are wonderful to read, they are so vibrant, different with their own unique personalities, I particularly like Bronwyn, I love how she is the mother to all the children despite her amazing strength she is very gentle. I also like Millard, he's invisible but he makes a impression. The story is very well written, it's engaging, you are very much part of their adventure, I found myself speaking out loud while reading because I was so surprised at what had happened. The world is opened to the peculiar children and it highlighted how the children felt about living in Cairnholm for so long. As with the first book, the photographs are a big part of the book, I love how they have their own story. The ending was a cliff hanger! And I cannot wait for the third book. I will definitely read it again. Highly recommended Rating: 5/5

Sounds interesting Janet

I am so pleased that its showed on Monday night now!

Last Friday's Coronation Street

The World's End (I think)

Taking Cash to the vet this week, he might have a urine infection, my poor boy

No problem

Thanks Marie, looking forward to reading your review when you read it

I love seeing everyone bookcases, we are all such eclectic bunch

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I like Janet's, its pretty cool

That's why I got it on the kindle, I hope you get the chance to read it Athena

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline ~ Started: 10.02.14 ~ Finished: 19.02.14 Title of Book: Ready Player 0ne Name of Author: Ernest Cline Edition: Kindle ASIN: B005CVWWJY Number of Pages: 386 Synopsis ~ It's the year 2044, and the real world is an ugly place. Like most of humanity, Wade Watts escapes his grim surroundings by spending his waking hours jacked into the OASIS, a sprawling virtual utopia that lets you be anything you want to be, a place where you can live and play and fall in love on any of ten thousand planets. And like most of humanity, Wade dreams of being the one to discover the ultimate lottery ticket that lies concealed within this virtual world. For somewhere inside this giant networked playground, OASIS creator James Halliday has hidden a series of fiendish puzzles that will yield massive fortune--and remarkable power--to whoever can unlock them. For years, millions have struggled fruitlessly to attain this prize, knowing only that Halliday's riddles are based in the pop culture he loved--that of the late twentieth century. And for years, millions have found in this quest another means of escape, retreating into happy, obsessive study of Halliday's icons. Like many of his contemporaries, Wade is as comfortable debating the finer points of John Hughes's oeuvre, playing Pac-Man, or reciting Devo lyrics as he is scrounging power to run his OASIS rig. And then Wade stumbles upon the first puzzle. Suddenly the whole world is watching, and thousands of competitors join the hunt--among them certain powerful players who are willing to commit very real murder to beat Wade to this prize. Now the only way for Wade to survive and preserve everything he knows is to win. But to do so, he may have to leave behind his oh-so-perfect virtual existence and face up to life--and love--in the real world he's always been so desperate to escape. A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? What I thought of 'Ready Player 0ne' ~ 'Ready Player 0ne' is the story of Wade Watts (or Parzival as he known) whose life is consumed by the OASIS, a world you plug yourself in, which the most of the world's population has. Wade's adventure begins when the OASIS creator, James D Halliday passes away, his legacy? A game that if anyone wins, that person gets the OASIS along with the money and stock that comes with it, for Wade who has spent his life living in a stacker, a tower of mobile homes in a large mobile home park, winning would change everything for Wade. He just has to pass the quests and fight a company that wants the OASIS for its own. I was pleasantly surprised by 'Reader Player One', I started reading it with some caution because I am in no way a 'gamer', I have only really played 'Street Fighter' and that was on my younger brothers sega mega drive (showing my age). I enjoyed James D Halliday's obsession of the 1980's, the clothes, the music, the TV shows, it made me feel nostalgic, I loved how much I recognised and remembered (although I was slightly confused when it came to American TV shows that had never be shown in the UK but Google helped). The book also highlights the risks of living in a virtual reality world, Wade for instance does not know how to live in the real world (as does the rest of the world, its very depressing in 2044) and is quite content to hide but as Wade's quest continues he starts to look at the world around him and starts making changes. I liked Wade, he was well written and real, the own downside was his feelings about death but I think that was down to him living as part of the OASIS for most of his life. Wade was witty, funny, intelligent and you really want him to win the quest. An interesting, nostalgic story which I will read again. Highly recommended. Rating: 5/5

Happy reading Kylie, I'm glad you are getting your mojo is coming back

I haven't started it Kylie , I tried to then I caught up with 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline

This is my bookshelf at the moment but it will change because I have more Hello Kitty Kiss toys coming

People talking really loudly into their mobile/cell phones on public transport! I did not need to know about that person's cyst.

The graphic novel of 'Jane Eyre' sounds great, fantastic review.

Thinking of you Lucybird

I hope you enjoy the rest of 'The Wind Up Bird Chronicle' by Haruki Murakami

You have a great paperplane, happy reading

I've only read the first book in the series, its quite similar but I need to read some more The last film I watched was ~ Attack the Block

It depends really, if I have nothing I fancy to read, I will check my wishlist

Thanks peace and Athena

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs ~ Started: 08.02.14 ~ From: 10.02.14 Title of Book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Name of Author: Ransom Riggs Edition: Kindle ASIN: B004FGMDOQ Number of Pages: 352 Synopsis ~ A mysterious island.

 An abandoned orphanage.

 A strange collection of very curious photographs.

 It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive. 

A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows. What I thought of 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' ~ This is my third time reading and nothing has changed for me, every time I read it, I take something else away from it, just a brilliant read, now to the Hollow City! My original review: 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' is the story of Jacob Portman, an average 15 year old who has been raised listening to his Grandfather Portman's exciting stories of his past, his experiences in the war, his travels and his time spent at a home in Wales during the war following his escape from war torn Poland by his parents to ensure his safety. As Jacob gets older his belief in his Grandfather's stories begin to waiver but everything changes one day when he finds out that the 'monsters' his Grandfather told about him are in fact, real. So begins Jacob's journey to find out the truth about Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I have been looking forward to reading 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' for awhile and I was not disappointed. What an absolutely imaginative, wonderful book, I was enthralled from the first page and did not want the book to end. The story is told beautifully, you get to know Grandfather Portman as the story progresses and you share Jacob's experiences. There is excitement throughout the book which makes for great reading. All of the characters are brilliantly written, Jacob, the hero of the piece is searching for answers about his Grandfather's past, and the exciting tales he told of his time living in Cairnholm Bay off the coast of Wales during the war at under the protection of the 'Old Bird' Miss Peregine's Home (which he eventually discovers is called 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'). Jacob is also interested to find out about the residents of the home from the photographs his Grandfather showed him and the ones that Jacob finds in his house, the photographs show a eclectic group of children, all different in their own way. The children are brilliantly written from Olive (the levitating girl), Millard (the invisible boy), Emma (who can control fire), Bronwyn (who is incredibly strong), Enoch (who can bring the dead back to life) to Hugh (who has bees living in his stomach) and all the other children living their lives at the home. What truly makes the book special are the photos, they tell a story too and they are beautiful in their own way. The story is left open ended, I am so looking forward to a sequel. A future classic and no mistake, read it and enjoy. Rating: 5/5