Plot Summary

Hollow City

Ransom Riggs
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Hollow City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Ransom Riggs

Hollow City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

850L

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Super Short Summary

Hollow City, the second novel in Ransom Riggs' series, follows the peculiar children as they flee from hollowgasts and wights, using knowledge from "The Tales of the Peculiar" to navigate dangerous time loops and meet a range of peculiar characters, all while seeking the only ymbryne who can save their headmistress, Miss Peregrine.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

264,144 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hollow City by Ransom Riggs is praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling photos that enhance the narrative. Readers appreciate the unique plot and character development. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the story less gripping than the first book. Despite these issues, it's generally recommended for fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hollow City?

Readers who enjoy Hollow City by Ransom Riggs are typically young adults or adults who appreciate dark fantasy, eerie photographs, and supernatural adventures. Fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series will find this book captivating due to its blend of mystery, peculiar characters, and imaginative storytelling.

4.3

264,144 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

850L

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