The #1 New York Times best-selling series
To find a cure for Miss Peregrine, their beloved headmistress, Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends journey through a time loop to London, 1940—the peculiar capital of the world
Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and the rest of the peculiar children are fleeing the malevolent wights following them. Miss Peregrine is the only one who can help, but as she is trapped in bird form, the children must take a time loop to World War II London in search of a cure.
Along the way, the children encounter new allies and a menagerie of peculiar animals, but hideous surprises and betrayals lurk around every corner. And before Jacob can deliver the peculiar children to safety, he must make an important decision about his love for Emma Bloom.
Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, the second chapter of the beloved Peculiar Children series will enchant readers of all ages.
“I was blown away. . . . Hollow City is fantastic.”—USAToday.com
“A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first.”—Hypable
“A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness.”—PopMatters
“Ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Daniel Kraus, Hollow City blends fantasy and horror into a world that will engross readers and leave them eager for more.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers
Finally I got around reading this book. I was very fond of the first one and "Hollow City" didn't disappoint me. The story is thrilling and you get sucked in from the very first page. Many interesting and fascinating and of course peculiar things await in this novel. I never gets boring and just when you think you know what's gonna happen next, everything changes.
Another point I really appreciate about this book are the very thoughtfully chosen photos that are included. Some of them can be a bit creepy but they help to create the perfect atmosphere for reading. I wonder how Ransom Riggs does it: Is he running around collecting vintage photos and then creates a story around them? It's amazing how much time and effort he must have put in gathering all these images.
All I can say is I love the book and whoever liked part one shouldn't miss "Hollow City". Can't wait for part 3!
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