Hallowed Ground:
The Mystery of the
African Fairy Circles
by Paul Twivy
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Trigger Warning: this book contains genocide and suicide.
This is where I normally will spill out my version of what happened in the book, however for this one I'm going to stick with the Synopsis because I think it would be most beneficial for this review.
Until reading this book I had no idea the Fairy Circles of Namibia existed. This book inspired me to do some research and learn about something I never would of known about otherwise.
Hallowed Ground is quite an interesting story involving four new friends who are determined to find the secrets of the Fairy Circles. Together with their parents they embark on a journey that just might give them the answers they're looking for. Of course finding the answers won't be easy but together with their parents they are sure they can figure out the truth.
Throughout the story we are told these captivating legends. I'm not sure if these are actual legends or if they come from the authors imagination but they are simply incredible to read. I found they brought life and character into the story.
Something I didn't like about this book was the characters. It's not that they weren't likable or that they were poorly written, it's simply that I found them to be just okay. I didn't find any of them to be memorable even with the awesome adventure they were on when trying to figure out the truth about the Fairy Circles. The characters are supposed to be teenagers but they don't come across as teens but more so as young adults. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, it was just the way it read.
The authors take on the Fairy Circles was very interesting. I thought the way he wrapped everything up was quite clever and I really enjoyed the ending. It was a win for me.
Overall, I found the story to be an intriguing read. The pace is steady. Although the characters are teenagers, I would recommend this for older teens as there is some mature content.
Trigger Warning: this book contains genocide and suicide.
This is where I normally will spill out my version of what happened in the book, however for this one I'm going to stick with the Synopsis because I think it would be most beneficial for this review.
This magical story is inspired by the most haunting and least explored country in the world - Namibia - with its foggy Skeleton Coast, buried goldmines, shocking secrets and awe-inspiring sand dunes.
Spread across the face of its deserts are hundreds of miles of ‘fairy circles’ : vast enough to be seen from space. They grow and die with the same lifespan as humans, yet no-one has been able to explain why or how they appear.
Then one day, three teenagers and their families arrive from different parts of the globe. Helped by bushmen, the buried possessions of a Victorian explorer, and a golden leopard, they solve the mystery of the African Circles. What will be discovered beneath the hallowed ground? And how will it change the future of the planet above it?
Until reading this book I had no idea the Fairy Circles of Namibia existed. This book inspired me to do some research and learn about something I never would of known about otherwise.
Hallowed Ground is quite an interesting story involving four new friends who are determined to find the secrets of the Fairy Circles. Together with their parents they embark on a journey that just might give them the answers they're looking for. Of course finding the answers won't be easy but together with their parents they are sure they can figure out the truth.
Throughout the story we are told these captivating legends. I'm not sure if these are actual legends or if they come from the authors imagination but they are simply incredible to read. I found they brought life and character into the story.
Something I didn't like about this book was the characters. It's not that they weren't likable or that they were poorly written, it's simply that I found them to be just okay. I didn't find any of them to be memorable even with the awesome adventure they were on when trying to figure out the truth about the Fairy Circles. The characters are supposed to be teenagers but they don't come across as teens but more so as young adults. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, it was just the way it read.
The authors take on the Fairy Circles was very interesting. I thought the way he wrapped everything up was quite clever and I really enjoyed the ending. It was a win for me.
Overall, I found the story to be an intriguing read. The pace is steady. Although the characters are teenagers, I would recommend this for older teens as there is some mature content.
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Author Bio
Paul Twivy studied English at Oxford
University and became one of the most famous British admen. He has
written comedy and drama for the stage and radio. He edited the
bestseller Change the World for a Fiver. He is married with
five children. He was inspired to write Hallowed Ground by his
first-hand experiences of the extraordinary landscapes and culture of
Namibia.
www.thefairycircles.com and https://hallowedground.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/paultwivy
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