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This is a fantastic debut, well written and teeming with clever references, witty lines and colourful characters that I fully appreciated. Bang on trend with its witchcraft-y elements and sporting a stunning, eye-catching cover, it's perfect for anyone who loves paranormal YA, but is looking for something just a little bit different. (The Cait Files 20120118)
Hands up who read the Point Horror books? If you did, you'll recognise the style of this teenage horror - jumps, scares and airport-thriller-type cliffhanger chapter endings. Not that any of those are bad things mind... gripping, and the intricacies of teenage relationships are well told. (Rhiannon Davies SFX 20120206)
...a brilliant book that captures the true nature of secondary school so very well (Mostly Reading YA 20120208)
A fabulous debut that had me looking over my shoulder while reading. Strongly recommended (Thoughts from the Hearthfire 20120306)
...one of the best young adult novels I have read in a long time. I can't wait to see what James Dawson comes up with next. (The Book Bundle 20120316)
The opening lines saw me hold my breath and I didn't breathe again until the end of the first chapter. I honestly thought I might need medical assistance. What an amazing opening to a book. (Serendipity Reviews 20120401)
This book blends important teen issues, teen angst, witchcraft and murder mystery, creating a delectable cocktail of a book. Best sipped slowly so you don't miss a single drop. (Bookangel's Booktopia )
If you are craving a chilling tale, laced with suspense, Hollow Pike is the book for you. (Realm of Fiction )
... a gripping read that scares and thrills in equal measures (Juniper's Jungle )
... like Blair Witch Project meets The Craft and with a bit of Mean Girls thrown in. I loved the action and the speed of the book, it was a brilliant read. (Readeraptor )
I think teen girls and boys will simply love this book - it's clever, funny, dripping with sarcasm, and even though it has a supernatural slant to it, it is very much a contemporary bit of fiction that highlights one of the biggest problems facing teens today: bullying at school, online and in private. But! Before you walk away thinking HP is going to go all preachey on you about bullying, think again. It's not that sort of book, at all. It's about being different and weird and cool and laid back and funny and you know, getting on with it, because really - shit happens and you get to leave school and really turn into your own person. (My Favourite Books )
Man, does James Dawson know the minds of British teenagers... Hollow Pike is the perfect book for teens who love spooky stories or just great literature, and especially those who, like I did at that age, feel like they don't quite fit in with the majority of their peers. (Book Zone for Boys )
...clever, sophisticated storytelling and one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. (COSY BOOKS )
A tense and terrifying debut novel with some wonderful characters and a brilliant location. Highly recommended. (THE BOOK BAG )
Think Heathers meets The Craft for this exciting debut. (ATTITUDE MAGAZINE )
Hands up who read the Point Horror books? If you did, you'll recognise the style of this teenage horror - jumps, scares and airport-thriller-type cliffhanger chapter endings. Not that any of those are bad things mind... gripping, and the intricacies of teenage relationships are well told. (Rhiannon Davies SFX 20120206)
...a brilliant book that captures the true nature of secondary school so very well (Mostly Reading YA 20120208)
A fabulous debut that had me looking over my shoulder while reading. Strongly recommended (Thoughts from the Hearthfire 20120306)
...one of the best young adult novels I have read in a long time. I can't wait to see what James Dawson comes up with next. (The Book Bundle 20120316)
The opening lines saw me hold my breath and I didn't breathe again until the end of the first chapter. I honestly thought I might need medical assistance. What an amazing opening to a book. (Serendipity Reviews 20120401)
This book blends important teen issues, teen angst, witchcraft and murder mystery, creating a delectable cocktail of a book. Best sipped slowly so you don't miss a single drop. (Bookangel's Booktopia )
If you are craving a chilling tale, laced with suspense, Hollow Pike is the book for you. (Realm of Fiction )
... a gripping read that scares and thrills in equal measures (Juniper's Jungle )
... like Blair Witch Project meets The Craft and with a bit of Mean Girls thrown in. I loved the action and the speed of the book, it was a brilliant read. (Readeraptor )
I think teen girls and boys will simply love this book - it's clever, funny, dripping with sarcasm, and even though it has a supernatural slant to it, it is very much a contemporary bit of fiction that highlights one of the biggest problems facing teens today: bullying at school, online and in private. But! Before you walk away thinking HP is going to go all preachey on you about bullying, think again. It's not that sort of book, at all. It's about being different and weird and cool and laid back and funny and you know, getting on with it, because really - shit happens and you get to leave school and really turn into your own person. (My Favourite Books )
Man, does James Dawson know the minds of British teenagers... Hollow Pike is the perfect book for teens who love spooky stories or just great literature, and especially those who, like I did at that age, feel like they don't quite fit in with the majority of their peers. (Book Zone for Boys )
...clever, sophisticated storytelling and one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. (COSY BOOKS )
A tense and terrifying debut novel with some wonderful characters and a brilliant location. Highly recommended. (THE BOOK BAG )
Think Heathers meets The Craft for this exciting debut. (ATTITUDE MAGAZINE )
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A gripping YA thriller set in Hollow Pike - a small town with a big history of witchcraft! (20120124)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lis has moved to live with her sister Sarah to get away from the bullies who were making her life a misery. All she wants is a fresh start somewhere that she will be accepted for who she is and where she won't be tormented daily. When she is befriended by the popular crowd on her first day it looks like she has found what she always dreamt of but the more she gets to know Laura and her crowd of groupies the less she likes what she sees. Is is really worth being part of Laura's gang if it is at the expense of others? Getting to know the school outcasts Kitty, Delilah and Jack she starts to question everything. Then after a prank goes wrong and Laura's body is discovered in the woods Lis finds herself in more danger than she could ever have imagined.
I have been waiting to get my hands on Hollow Pike since the cover was revealed at the Orion Indigo event last year - it was one of my most anticipated novels of 2012! I fell in love with the cover but it was James Dawson's atmospheric writing that really pulled me into the story and kept me turning the pages.
The story is actually less about the supernatural than I expected it to be but that isn't a negative - it just surprised me. The focus is more on the effects of bullying which is such an important subject and made for a really interesting story. As someone who suffered from constant teasing throughout school this is the kind of book I wish I'd had access to as a teen. Even as an adult I connected with Lis, I was reminded of just how I felt at school and I had the satisfaction of seeing Lis stand up for herself in a way I only wish I could have done myself! If you know a teen who is suffering from bullying you should buy them this book immediately. In fact I think you should buy it for any teen as it will hopefully make them think about their actions before they become a bully themselves. I really enjoyed watching Lis trying to find a place for herself in her new school, she slowly starts to realise that in order to be happy you have to be true to yourself no matter what anyone else thinks of you.
Alongside the themes of bullying you also have a creepy and chilling murder mystery to solve. The descriptions of the woods, the mysterious birds that seem to be following Lis and the nightmares that are haunting her all created a spooky feel to the story that had me on the edge of my seat. Hollow Pike is a great debut and I'm looking forward to seeing what James Dawson comes up with next.
I have been waiting to get my hands on Hollow Pike since the cover was revealed at the Orion Indigo event last year - it was one of my most anticipated novels of 2012! I fell in love with the cover but it was James Dawson's atmospheric writing that really pulled me into the story and kept me turning the pages.
The story is actually less about the supernatural than I expected it to be but that isn't a negative - it just surprised me. The focus is more on the effects of bullying which is such an important subject and made for a really interesting story. As someone who suffered from constant teasing throughout school this is the kind of book I wish I'd had access to as a teen. Even as an adult I connected with Lis, I was reminded of just how I felt at school and I had the satisfaction of seeing Lis stand up for herself in a way I only wish I could have done myself! If you know a teen who is suffering from bullying you should buy them this book immediately. In fact I think you should buy it for any teen as it will hopefully make them think about their actions before they become a bully themselves. I really enjoyed watching Lis trying to find a place for herself in her new school, she slowly starts to realise that in order to be happy you have to be true to yourself no matter what anyone else thinks of you.
Alongside the themes of bullying you also have a creepy and chilling murder mystery to solve. The descriptions of the woods, the mysterious birds that seem to be following Lis and the nightmares that are haunting her all created a spooky feel to the story that had me on the edge of my seat. Hollow Pike is a great debut and I'm looking forward to seeing what James Dawson comes up with next.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There has been a lot of pre-publication buzz surrounding this debut by British author James Dawson, so I couldn't wait to pick it up as soon as it arrived. I initially thought that it was going to be about witches and witchcraft but although that was an element of the story it didn't figure as predominantly as I'd imagined. The plot is actually more concerned with learning to start life over with a fresh slate in front of you and given that chance what you'll do with it. That's the dilemma that faces Lis London when she moves from her home in Wales to live with her sister in the town of Hollow Pike.
Told in a third person narrative, I was impressed that a male author could write so convincingly from a female point of view. The dialogue was fresh and engaging and I immediately felt a connection to Lis who was bullied at her old school and has moved away to escape the people who've taunted her for so long. The book conveys quite a serious message about the impact that bullying can have on people and this was dealt with in a sensitive manner but without pulling any punches about the damage that it can cause.
I found the start of the book a little slow going which mainly focused on introducing the key players and establishing the plot. However, the second half was much better with the tension really being ramped up, leading to an explosive ending which sent shivers down my spine. The story itself seemed to change direction quite rapidly, but I thought it cleverly combined different genres, mixing together a paranormal tale about witches with a contemporary modern day thriller. I would have liked to have seen more of the romance between Lis and local boy Danny, but on the other hand, it was nice to see girl power trumping the boys for once!
Overall 'Hollow Pike' was an enjoyable and exciting read which continually left me guessing about all the secrets that the characters were keeping hidden. I often didn't know who could be trusted and who was hiding something. I'm really looking forward to future offerings from this very talented British author.
Told in a third person narrative, I was impressed that a male author could write so convincingly from a female point of view. The dialogue was fresh and engaging and I immediately felt a connection to Lis who was bullied at her old school and has moved away to escape the people who've taunted her for so long. The book conveys quite a serious message about the impact that bullying can have on people and this was dealt with in a sensitive manner but without pulling any punches about the damage that it can cause.
I found the start of the book a little slow going which mainly focused on introducing the key players and establishing the plot. However, the second half was much better with the tension really being ramped up, leading to an explosive ending which sent shivers down my spine. The story itself seemed to change direction quite rapidly, but I thought it cleverly combined different genres, mixing together a paranormal tale about witches with a contemporary modern day thriller. I would have liked to have seen more of the romance between Lis and local boy Danny, but on the other hand, it was nice to see girl power trumping the boys for once!
Overall 'Hollow Pike' was an enjoyable and exciting read which continually left me guessing about all the secrets that the characters were keeping hidden. I often didn't know who could be trusted and who was hiding something. I'm really looking forward to future offerings from this very talented British author.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was really excited about this one, having first seen the cover in the summer - and what a cover! Witchiness, forest, birds - it's all there and all are important in the story. This was an excellent read which was more subtle in its witchiness than I expected, and all to the good. Sometimes the books you're most excited for can disappoint, but not so here. This debut demonstrates skill and control, above all: control of plot, character, setting and tension.
This is, primarily, a chiller which had me doing that horror film thing where you wait for the jump moment. James Dawson, you owe me for a shoulder massage to get rid of the tension you put there!
Lis is an engaging character who gains our sympathy immediately, as we meet her in the throes of one of her nightmares. The sense that she knows what's coming, the dread she feels and yet her complete inability to prevent it are palpable and guarantee you'll want to read on.
We soon also learn that she is moving to the country to get away from bullies. As the new girl, there are also attempts to bully her in her new setting. The teen relationships are a real strength of this book, portrayed realistically, as is their speech. It's clear that Dawson is familiar with kids this age (as a former teacher). I loved the 'weird kids', Kitty and Jack, and their attitude towards the 'in crowd'. The contemporary setting and believable characters intensify the tension in this perfectly-paced tale filled with misdirection.
As well as contemporary teen culture, Dawson also knows his folklore. The witchy elements to the story are well-researched and avoid any overblown or romanticised ideas, making certain that the novel retains the maximum creep factor. This is not a paranormal romance, even though it features both the paranormal and some romance - it's darker than that and the romance is not the main plotline.
Overall, I'd readily recommend this to lovers of chillers and witchy tales.
This is, primarily, a chiller which had me doing that horror film thing where you wait for the jump moment. James Dawson, you owe me for a shoulder massage to get rid of the tension you put there!
Lis is an engaging character who gains our sympathy immediately, as we meet her in the throes of one of her nightmares. The sense that she knows what's coming, the dread she feels and yet her complete inability to prevent it are palpable and guarantee you'll want to read on.
We soon also learn that she is moving to the country to get away from bullies. As the new girl, there are also attempts to bully her in her new setting. The teen relationships are a real strength of this book, portrayed realistically, as is their speech. It's clear that Dawson is familiar with kids this age (as a former teacher). I loved the 'weird kids', Kitty and Jack, and their attitude towards the 'in crowd'. The contemporary setting and believable characters intensify the tension in this perfectly-paced tale filled with misdirection.
As well as contemporary teen culture, Dawson also knows his folklore. The witchy elements to the story are well-researched and avoid any overblown or romanticised ideas, making certain that the novel retains the maximum creep factor. This is not a paranormal romance, even though it features both the paranormal and some romance - it's darker than that and the romance is not the main plotline.
Overall, I'd readily recommend this to lovers of chillers and witchy tales.
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Repetitive, stereotypical and failing to lure me in
Before I start off by offering my thoughts on this book, I have to say that I'm having a really hard time writing this review. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Daph
A blend of contemporary and ancient, wrapped up in excellent writing!
Hollow Pike tells the story of Lis London, a teenager who moves in with her older sister to escape bullying at her old school. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Michelle Moore
Good and different
seemed like the classic supernatural teen book at first, but actually had a bit of a twist, a worthwhile read. I enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by light
Creepy and tense with a dash of paranoia
Liz has been having recurring nightmares. When she moves away from Wales to escape bullying, she finds the place of her dreams of the edge of Hollow Pike. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Curiosity Killed The Bookworm
A cross between Heathers and The Craft
Even when I was a teenager, I found it hard to think from the perspective of a teenager, so I approached James Dawson's young adult horror novel Hollow Pike with some trepidation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne Sheppard
Definitely want to return to Hollow Pike some day!
Review: I wasn't really sure what to expect with this one-I got it on the basis that everyone was saying good things about it, and that witchcraft and murder were involved. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nina from Death Books and Tea
Hollow Pike Is Amazing
I REALLY enjoyed Hollow Pike. I could not put it down. I was kept in mystery all the way through the book and it kept me entranced at every moment. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Brown
An OMG-fest for Teens
I'm not a 15-year-old girl. While reading Hollow Pike, however, I tried to get into the mindset of a female adolescent, as that was the only way I could give the book a fair... Read more
Published 2 months ago by HeavyMetalMonty
Hollow Pike
Hollow Pike is like a book of two halves. The first introduces us to fifteen year old Lis, who has moved away from her mother in Wales to live with her older sister in Yorkshire to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vicki @ Cosy Books
great
i love any novel about witches and this did not dissapoint a fast paced book and i hope the writer will write more about this girl in the furture. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. B. E. Harris
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