girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
thedayoflight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad I FINALLY read this book. It has been on my "to-read" list for ages. Hollow Earth tells the story of Matt and Em, two twins with the amazing ability to bring to life anything they draw. What unfolds is an action filled adventure with a mix of intrigue that had me itching to constantly read one chapter more. I love the blend of art and magic in this wonderful entry to a new series. I can't wait to promote this book with my students.
thebookwalian's review against another edition
3.0
Probably a 3.5. Enjoyable enough, definitely aimed at children.
flamesplash's review against another edition
3.0
This is a cute start to a series I'll certainly continue reading. Written by a Scottish brother and sister about a scottish brother and sister we get to enter the world where people can draw things into reality. I think my love of Myst and the more recent Drawn games pulled me towards this, along with John Barrowman of Doctor Who fame co-authoring it.
The premise is cute, there are secret people who can draw things to bring them to life, and these siblings happen to be really good at it, and as such someone wants them to do bad things with it. Queue the chaos.
The premise is cute, there are secret people who can draw things to bring them to life, and these siblings happen to be really good at it, and as such someone wants them to do bad things with it. Queue the chaos.
writingwwolves's review against another edition
5.0
Totally addicted from the first few chapters, the next two books will be read immediately. This story is so different from other fantasy books which is why I'm so excited about it.
wickedplutoswickedreading's review against another edition
5.0
This was fantastic. I loved the concept, the characters, the fact that Matt and Em are twins, the fantastical elements, the setting being Scotland.....
I loved this. Period.
John Barrowmen, you beautiful, cheeky devil.
I loved this. Period.
John Barrowmen, you beautiful, cheeky devil.
stiricide's review against another edition
2.0
This is actually probably a solid three stars, but I'm developing less and less patience for books that are clearly written to have sequels, that fail to wrap up pretty significant story arcs within a single novel, just because. Not setting the stage for things to come, but literally having a major character kidnapped and then just... leaving them kidnapped. I'm just over it. Write a series, sure, but finish your stories. This trend of turning everything in to trilogies because then we can buy three separate books is exhausting, and not leading to particularly exceptional storytelling.
skettska's review against another edition
3.0
Good idea, painfully written prose. I had to drag myself through this book, which I really wanted to enjoy. I did enjoy that one of the minor characters was deaf; it was not to see that inclusion, especially because the fact that he was deaf wasn't crucial to the story.