roxiethebookslayer 's review for:

The Hollow Ones by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

4.0

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First, I have to say how fast paced and fun this was to listen to.  I started it yesterday morning and listened in one sitting.  I was sucked in and definitely entertained.  That being said, this wasn't really an original idea as the synopsis made it sound. 

Let me explain a little on how I rate books, many people do not read my profile, so here it is: 

For ☆☆☆ I

Enjoyed reading
Found some minor plot holes
Thought character development needs some work
Felt world building is lacking
Would recommend
Am unlikely to read again
Will likely read next in series
Highlight a few memorable points

So for a four star read, those same points are elevated a bit; five stars, highest level of those points. Make sense?

For The Hollow Ones, I am stuck between three and four. The character development in here was excellent. You don't only see the characters' strengths but also their faults and weaknesses. We feel the pain they go through and their desperation. However, I felt the world building was a bit lacking and maybe that will come in the next story (hopefully). 

Originality is not really this story's forte. I've seen Fallen in the 90s and it had a very similar premise. But that didn't take away from the enjoyability of the story itself. I read A LOT so I am always looking for a fresh idea and this was sitting under the heating lamp for a couple hours. 

There are a few memorable spots I can't stop thinking about and I won't post there here with risk of spoiling but I can't stop thinking why a grown man would want to eat dried out meatloaf. 

3.5 stars rounded up