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Hollow Kingdom (Hollow Kingdom, #1)

Kira Jane Buxton

Start date: June 15, 2021

Finish date: July 1, 2021

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This is a funny dystopian literary novel narrated by a snarky American crow. It's been described as "The Incredible Journey meets Dawn of the Dead" (by Helen MacDonald) and "Kipling, if he were really, really high."

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Dec 18, 2021 Robin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Unexpectedly Beautiful

I am a fan of Zompoc fiction. But this book was a total surprise. It is less about the ending of one thing, but the beginning of another. The writing is exquisite, a mixture of smart ass crow and the poetry of Nature. I anxiously await my turn at the library to read Feral Creatures, much like ST awaits a long promised bag of Cheetos.

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Feb 19, 2021 Susan rated it it was amazing

This book almost defies description. So many emotions are in play and the writing is FANTASTIC. It's not for everyone and the reader needs to suspend rational beliefs and just enjoy the story. The crow, who is the narrator, is a foul-mouthed arrogant character you come to love. Heartwarming, hilarious, at times heart breaking, thought provoking, a very unique novel, a pleasure to read! ...more

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Aug 26, 2021 William rated it really liked it

Shelves: goodreads-authors, read-in-2021, science-fiction, e, fantasy, humor, series, apocalyptic, dystopia

I enjoyed this book but for some reason it didn't grip me enough to marathon read it. I found it inciteful, funny, thought provoking. Ms. Buxton's writing style is engaging and she has quite the imagination.

The events near the end struck me as a stretch and implausible....but then I got thinking..."this is an apocalyptic zombie novel so what is plausible!" Once I reached that understanding the final sequences made more sense!. (You will understand when you read it. Think evolution.) I have learn ...more

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Oct 08, 2019 Heather rated it it was amazing

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S.T. the domestic crow and honorary Mofo is a post apocalyptic hero in shining feathers. I laughed, I cried, I read vast sections of this book aloud to my husband while he tried to do homework. This book is utterly mad and I loved it cover to cover.

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