Title – Rarity from the Hollow
Author – Robert Eggleton
Genre – Science Fiction
Length – 284 Pages
Publication – Nov 2015
My Rating – 2.5/5 Stars
Synopsis
Lacy Dawn’s father relives the Gulf War, her mother’s teeth are rotting out, and her best friend is murdered by the meanest daddy on Earth. Life in The Hollow isn’t great. But Lacy has one advantage — she’s been befriended by a semi-organic, semi-robot who works with her to cure her parents. He wants something in exchange, though. It’s up to her to save the Universe.
To prepare Lacy for her coming task, she is being schooled daily via direct downloads into her brain. Some of these courses tell her how to apply magic to resolve everyday problems much more pressing to her than a universe in big trouble, like those at home and at school. She doesn’t mind saving the universe, but her own family and friends come first.
Will Lacy Dawn’s predisposition, education, and magic be enough for her to save the Universe, Earth, and, most importantly, protect her own family?
Rarity from the Hollow is adult literary science fiction filled with tragedy, comedy and satire. It is a children’s story for adults, not for the prudish, faint of heart, or easily offended.
Robert Eggleton’s humorous science fantasy follows in the steps of Douglas Adams, Tom Holt and Terry Pratchett.
Review
What have I just read? This must be the craziest book I’ve ever seen touching multiple topics and genres.
This definitely isn’t a quick and easy read, it’s very much a in-depth tale that needs your undivided attention.
I’m going to be honest straightaway.. some of the talk in the book just made me uncomfortable, Lacy Dawn talking like girl much older than she is..it was a little hard to read. I have to admit even though this wasn’t for me I do understand why the author chose to go down the track he has.. I felt like he wanted me to be disturbed by events in the book.. the things that happen aren’t supposed to make you laugh … this book makes you open your eyes a little to some tough subjects
One of the things I really did enjoy about this book was the author’s style of writing with the inner thoughts of the characters being shown..it made for an interesting read since I believe we all think things we don’t actually ever plan to say out loud
Another thing this book really has going for it is the utter surprise factor.. I guarantee you that you’ve read nothing like this before and chapter to chapter you’ll have no idea what will happen next. A refreshing change I must admit.
The main thing to remember with this book is that it’s not about enjoying the tale.. it’s about raising important issues and leaving an impression on the reader.. I’ll not forget this one that’s for sure
If you’re looking for something thought-provoking and different then this is the book for you
My thanks go to the author for the chance to read/review their work
To find out more head to Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
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Now I’m curious, but I’m not sure if I’d like this XD If it’s so weird…
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It’s completely off the plot to be honest.. original but maybe too original for my tastes. I’ve looked at other reviews and it seems to get a mixed bag and i think that comes down to fact it is so far off any expectations you might have
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Interesting… I didn’t think I’d want to read this book but after your review I may be changing my mind… Hmm, maybe…
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🙂 it’s a tough read but i honestly just think it wasn’t for me. I’ve read a lot of the reviews for it and some love it.. some don’t.
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This is indeed, definitely not a book which you are going to forget about any time soon. I had an incredibly hard time ploughing through it though.
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Reviewing books as fast as i do means i’m looking for easy flowing books… this wasn’t it. certainly original but requires a lot from the reader in return.
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Aye *nods*.
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Thanks for the comments. I wanted everyone to know that the second edition of Rarity from the Hollow will be released very soon. Some of the language was toned down a little, the political allegory was strengthen, and the italics for internal dialogue were restored. It reads much more smoothly now. It has a new cover and blurb, as well. David, please consider checking it out because it could influence your findings. Thanks
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The final edition of Rarity from the Hollow was released to Amazon on December 5, 2016: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017REIA44/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk . Now that Donald Trump has become a household name, its political allegory is much more obvious. On 1-6-17, the first review of the final edition was published, five stars. To facilitate your consideration of checking it out, the closing lines were: “…Brilliant satires such as this are genius works of literature in the same class as Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm.’ I can picture American Lit professors sometime in the distant future placing this masterpiece on their reading list.” https://marcha2014.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/5-stars-for-rarity-from-the-hollowby-robert-eggleton/ On 2-17-17, Dan’l Danehy-Oakes, a critic whose book reviews often appear in the New York Review of Science Fiction, published his review of the final edition, five stars: “…I know this all sounds pretty whack, and it is, but it’s also quite moving. Lacy Dawn and her supporting cast – even Brownie, the dog – are some of the most engaging characters I’ve run across in a novel in some time….” http://sturgeonslawyer.livejournal.com/ I’m going to email you a copy. Thanks again!
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For a limited time, the eBook version of Rarity from the Hollow is on sale for $2.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017REIA44/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk A sale on the paperback version began a few days ago: https://www.amazon.com/Rarity-Hollow-Robert-Eggleton/dp/190713395X/
Project Updates: https://www.facebook.com/Lacy-Dawn-Adventures-573354432693864/ and https://twitter.com/roberteggleton1
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The 2018 Edition of Rarity from the Hollow Paperback is now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LfzP84. It is also available for Any eReader: https://bit.ly/2KNJkI2 Proceeds help abused children. If you want to raise money to help abused children (50% donated), more revenue is generated from the paperback if you buy it from Lulu: https://bit.ly/2K2j3cd Thanks
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Rarity from the Hollow is now available for any eReader: https://bit.ly/2KNJkI2
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