Who Would Like This Book:
If you loved the quirky, unforgettable voice of a snarky crow from Hollow Kingdom, you’ll find the sequel just as hilarious, heartfelt, and surprising. The book masterfully balances laugh-out-loud humor with genuine emotion, all set in a post-apocalyptic world seen through the sharp eyes of animals. Animal lovers, fans of unique, offbeat storytelling, or anyone who enjoys stories that make you reconsider humanity from a new angle will find this book both clever and moving. The writing is original, the animal cast is memorable, and there’s never a dull moment on this wild adventure.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re not a fan of animal points of view or irreverent humor, you might not click with this one. Some readers found the repetitive story beats between the main characters to be tiresome, and those hoping for lots of deep human character development may be left wanting. If you didn’t connect with the style or pacing of Hollow Kingdom, this sequel may feel like more of the same (and possibly a bit too quirky or meandering for your taste).
About:
"Feral Creatures" by Kira Jane Buxton is a captivating sequel in the 'Hollow Kingdom' series that continues the apocalyptic tale from the perspective of S.T., a domesticated crow, and introduces new challenges and hazards for the protagonists. The book delves into the end of human civilization through a zombie apocalypse, providing incredible insight into the operations of the animal world and exploring deep themes of existence with a mix of humor and sadness. The writing style is praised for its originality, humor, and ability to make readers think about the natural world in a new light.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of violence, dark humor, and existential crises, which may be sensitive topics for some readers.
From The Publisher:
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"Sci-Fi Thriller" recommendation from Buzzfeed
An Indie Next Pick
In this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom and Seattle Times / Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller , the animal kingdom's "favorite apocalyptic hero" is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic (Helen Macdonald).
Once upon an apocalypse, there lived an obscenely handsome American crow named S.T. . . .
When the world last checked-in with its favorite Cheeto addict, the planet had been overrun by flesh-hungry beasts, and nature had started re-claiming her territory from humankind. S.T., the intrepid crow, alongside his bloodhound-bestie Dennis, had set about saving pets that had become trapped in their homes after humanity went the way of the dodo.
That is, dear reader, until S.T. stumbled upon something so rare-and so precious-that he vowed to do everything in his power to safeguard what could, quite literally, be humanity's last hope for survival. But in a wild world plagued by prejudiced animals, feather-raising environments, new threats so terrifying they make zombies look like baby bunnies, and a horrendous dearth of cheesy snacks, what's a crow to do?
Why, wing it on another big-hearted, death-defying adventure, that's what! Joined by a fabulous new cast of animal characters, S.T. faces many new challenges plus his biggest one yet: parenthood.
Includes a Reading Group Guide.
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