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A BULLETIN REVIEW of the first book of the Promises of Dr. Sigmundus: The Hollow People proclaimed: “Brian Keaney’s concoction of science fiction, horror, and fantasy is remarkably effective” and “Sigmundus is a worthy and
memorable villain that will haunt readers. As the first in a series, this is a promising start, and the cliffhanger ending all but guarantees return readers.”
The Cracked Mirror continues its chronicle of a moody, fantastical world in which its teenage hero and heroine must endure more risk, make riskier choices, and sacrifice their very lives in the cause of freedom and self determination. This haunting installment keeps the pages turning, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown, a battle between good and evil coming in fall 2009.
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memorable villain that will haunt readers. As the first in a series, this is a promising start, and the cliffhanger ending all but guarantees return readers.”
The Cracked Mirror continues its chronicle of a moody, fantastical world in which its teenage hero and heroine must endure more risk, make riskier choices, and sacrifice their very lives in the cause of freedom and self determination. This haunting installment keeps the pages turning, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown, a battle between good and evil coming in fall 2009.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Format:Paperback
This book is the second of the Promises of Dr.Sigmundus, and I really enjoyed it. I've already read the first book 'The Hollow People' and if you haven't already read it before purchasing this I suggest you do so. It will make the Gallow Glass actually make sense. The world that Brian Keaney has set up is a facinating one. Dreams are taboo. People can stop time. Plants can send you doolally. To be able to pull this off whilst keeping the whole thing feeling as natural as the sun rises and sets.
The Gallow Glass is as brilliant as the first book. It advances the story whilst introducing a few new characters too. I can't say that it is the BEST book I've ever read as there are many that easily surpass it. But I think that it is a great read as a part of a great series of books.
I'm not about to give it away, but the ending leaves us on quite a shocker, I'm eager to read the third installation as soon as it comes out and I have no doubt that it will be just as captivating and page turning as The Gallow Glass was.
The Gallow Glass is as brilliant as the first book. It advances the story whilst introducing a few new characters too. I can't say that it is the BEST book I've ever read as there are many that easily surpass it. But I think that it is a great read as a part of a great series of books.
I'm not about to give it away, but the ending leaves us on quite a shocker, I'm eager to read the third installation as soon as it comes out and I have no doubt that it will be just as captivating and page turning as The Gallow Glass was.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When a author has too much material to fit in just one book, he decides to split it in two. If there is really a lot, in three, thus a trilogy is born.
After reading "The Gallowglass", with just 178 pages (which I read in just two evenings, after I got home from work, after dinner, putting the kids to bed and before I got some sleep for the next day), I feel cheated.
I think at least this book could had shed some light on the Odyllic force and maybe explain how Dante got out on the end of the first book, that could easily add 20 to 30 pages.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I do have the feeling that a trilogy was uncalled for, we will have to wait for the third and final book to decide.
After reading "The Gallowglass", with just 178 pages (which I read in just two evenings, after I got home from work, after dinner, putting the kids to bed and before I got some sleep for the next day), I feel cheated.
I think at least this book could had shed some light on the Odyllic force and maybe explain how Dante got out on the end of the first book, that could easily add 20 to 30 pages.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I do have the feeling that a trilogy was uncalled for, we will have to wait for the third and final book to decide.
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2 reviews
I thought it was just as good as the first
15 Aug 2009
Format:Hardcover
I absolutly loved it! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time! The only thing I didnt like was the way it ended which is the way the first one ended also, it totally just stopped, and it will pick up at the beginning of the 3rd book, which did I mention that I cant wait to read? :) Anyway if I were you I would defently give it a try :)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Not a good sequel
8 May 2009
Format:Hardcover
"The Cracked Mirror" picks up where "The Hollow People" left off, with teenager Dante Cazabon, recently escaped from the asylum island where he and his friend Bea grew up, realizing his potential to tap into the Odyllic Force, a power to act outside of time and dreams. The country is controlled by the possessed Dr. Sigmundus, who rules citizens through drug-induced mind-control. The story opens with Dante searching for Bea and trying to reunite with the Puca, a group of freedom fighters. The narrative switches between Dante, Bea (who has been brainwashed and is now working at a museum dedicated to Sigmundus), and new character Nyro. Along the way, Dante discovers new powers and learns that he has a guardian angel and a long-lost twin brother, the evil Gallowglass.
The first book in the series, which seemed to borrow from "The Matrix" and Lois Lowry's "The Giver," showed some promise. However, this sequel is sloppy and has little appeal. This book is a classic case of being told, not shown, through below-average dialog and convenient plot devices. Characters are quickly introduced and go out of their way to assist Dante and Bea without any cause. It's almost impossible to become emotionally invested in Dante because he is such a flat character. The chapters focused on Bea, Nyro, and Gallowglass have a bit more drive, but not enough to justify continuing this series. There's another cliff-hanger ending, which might throw readers, but will most likely not encourage them to read the next book.
The first book in the series, which seemed to borrow from "The Matrix" and Lois Lowry's "The Giver," showed some promise. However, this sequel is sloppy and has little appeal. This book is a classic case of being told, not shown, through below-average dialog and convenient plot devices. Characters are quickly introduced and go out of their way to assist Dante and Bea without any cause. It's almost impossible to become emotionally invested in Dante because he is such a flat character. The chapters focused on Bea, Nyro, and Gallowglass have a bit more drive, but not enough to justify continuing this series. There's another cliff-hanger ending, which might throw readers, but will most likely not encourage them to read the next book.
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