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Hollow Kingdom
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
'A thoroughly enjoyable account of the end of the world as we know it. The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead.'
KAREN JOY FOWLER
S.T. is a domesticated crow. He is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his owner Big Jim, trading insults with Seattle's wild crows (those idiots) and enjoying the finest food humankind has to offer: Cheetos.
But when Big Jim's eyeball falls out of his head, S.T. starts to feel like something isn't right. His most tried-and-true remedies - from beak-delivered beer to the slobbering affection of the loyal, but dim-witted, dog Dennis - fail to cure his owner.
S.T. is left with no choice but to venture out into a frightening new world, where he discovers that the neighbours are devouring each other, and the local wildlife is abuzz with rumours of dangerous new predators roaming Seattle...
Humanity's extinction has arrived, and the only one determined to save it is a foul-mouthed crow.
Readers love Hollow Kingdom...
'It's transformative, poignant, and funny as hell. S.T. the irrepressible, cursing crow is my new favourite apocalyptic hero.'
HELEN MACDONALD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF H IS FOR HAWK
'Part ecological fable and part adventure story, but it's all very good'
SCIFI NOW
'A quirky zombie apocalypse romp'
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'A funny and heartwarming book that stays with you long after you finish it'
GILL SIMMS, AUTHOR OF WHY MUMMY DRINKS
'One of our favourite wacky reads this year'
MAGIC BOOK CLUB
'A wholesome and humorous tale of unlikely heroism'
DAILY EXPRESS
'Funny and sad, Buxton's fable is also full of purpose and meaning, and ultimately hopeful'
MORNING STAR
'Beguilingly different'
BOOKIST (starred review)
'...wildly original and inventive, funny and profane'
LAURIE FRANKEL, AUTHOR OF THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS
'I love this book so much! I wanted to set it on fire while hugging it.'
JAMIE FORD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
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- Notts Reviewer
- 13-11-21
Amazing and unique story, full of humour
I loved this story! Full of humour and positivity in a dark and gruesome post apocalyptic world seen from the perspective of a humanized crow. The narrator was awesome and told the story so well. His accents and voices were so good!
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- Sue Knowles
- 19-08-19
A thought provoking first novel.
I was hooked from the first page. ST is a surprising and engaging narrator. The story unfolds with many twists and turns until the totally satisfying ending. A must read!
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- pems-integ-tests
- 04-07-24
great performance, plot lost its way a little by the end
i loved the concept of this book, it is also really funny and touching in parts. It did seem to unravel and lose itself a bit at the end but overall was enjoyable
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- Rachel
- 06-06-21
The Zombie Apocalypse from a Different Angle
I love this book - and the narration is perfect. The human-loving pet crow ST is a truly wonderful protagonist - clever, wry and sympathetic. This is a funny and engaging story as ST and his bloodhound companion Dennis search Seattle for any human who might have escaped the zombie plague, while dodging those who want to eat them, and meet a host of other animals along the way. But it's not just a funny book - there is a more subtle story here about a world without humans and how that would impact animals - domestic and wild; about how all life is connected and how indifferent most of it is to us. A mole tells about the underground network of tree communication, while zoo animals battle for survival without their keepers. It's a vibrant, imaginative and very enjoyable listen. I see that this author has another book out in the summer and I will definitely be reading that one too.
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- Ms. S. G. Frost
- 02-11-21
uplifting and entertaining
I really enjoyed this story. Great characters, good plot and including a strong warning about humanity's dangerous stupidity. The narrator's voice was engaging and melodic. Highly recommended.
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- keith mellor
- 09-10-20
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This book was a great read I loved it saving it to read again fantastic story
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- Shelfseeker
- 07-11-23
Unique and wonderful
I can't really add anything more to the other positive reviews of this novel, but I felt compelled to listen to this wonderful tale every spare minute I had.
The narrator deserves a special mention. So many Audible narrators desecrate the work they're reading, so it's a relief when I come across one who doesn't mispronounce anything and who characterises the different voices so well. He relates the story with real verve. Just wonderful!
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- Abigail
- 23-10-19
So good!!!
I've enjoyed other audio books, but this is the first time I've enjoyed one enough to write a review. I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone, but it's kind of a mix of The Passage and The Jungle Book, with a little Always Sunny in Philadelphia thrown in. At times irreverently hilarious, at others heartbreakingly sad and poignant.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the reader's voice. Again, this is the first time I've been compelled to note a reader's name and look for other books he's read.
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- martin dukes
- 14-09-23
Great book!
Funny and fast-moving, this kept me entertained for it’s entirety whilst at work. Hilarious.
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- Boo
- 15-03-22
Funny, beautiful, sad, and completely uplifting
the characters are brilliant and the reader is fab. this book felt like a breath of fresh air.
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