Orwell meets Wells I can't describe "Hollow World" any better than that.I really enjoyed Michael J. Sullivan's blend of "Animal Farm" and "The Time Machine," right down to the love plea at the end.The way the author lets Ellis realize that you can't run away from your past was ingeniously resolved and very entertaining to read.Now I also understand why the story wasn't well received (especially in the USA). Ellis's antagonist draws confirmation for all his selfish plans from the Bible, even to t...

What can I say? I enjoyed this reimagining of Wells' *Time Machine* even more than the original. I'm talking about Michael J. Sullivan's *Hollow World*, by the way. It’s brimming with modern sensibilities and cool sci-fi concepts. It even throws in a bit of that classic 50's villainization, set against a backdrop of a populace that's miraculously achieved a post-scarcity paradise. There's true gender equality because sexual dimorphism has been eradicated (but thankfully, not orgasms!). Plus, th...

I devoured "Hollow World" in a single day – it was seriously entertaining. This book is incredibly suspenseful, and I was genuinely surprised by how quickly it grabbed my attention. I'm happy I didn't opt for the audiobook because I was reading at about triple my usual speed, desperate to find out what would happen next. Ellis discovers he only has six months to live, so he decides to finally use that time travel device he has in his garage. You know, that one we all have? So, he sets it to tra...

While I'm a massive fan of Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria series, I can honestly say that *Hollow World* just didn't click with me. Time travel books and I don't usually get along. There are a few exceptions, like *Endymion*, but for the most part, the ones I've tried just haven't worked for me. It's not really my preferred type of science fiction. So, *Hollow World* already had a strike against it from the start, but I love Sullivan's work, so I gave it a shot. Ellis Rogers discovers his wife'...

Originally reviewed at Bookwraiths Reviews Hollow World was a novel that I was really excited about reading. I mean, one of my favorite fantasy authors, Michael J. Sullivan, penned it, and it promised to be a science fiction novel in the mold of H.G. Wells classic The Time Machine, which is one of my childhood favorites. So, all the stars seemed to be lined up for me to thoroughly enjoy this one. Unfortunately, the novel and I quickly took a dislike to one another, and while I did finish it, I c...

Michael J. Sullivan has made a name for himself not only by mastering the self-published market but by making the transition to traditional publishing. Successful on both fronts, Sullivan continues to publish books whether a publishing house wants to pursue it or not. This is ideal for an author because their ideas need not be limited by whether a traditional publishing house can make money or not. The author can just write stories. In the case of Hollow World, it was the best of both worlds. T...

Executive Summary: Quite a departure from his Riyria books, *Hollow World* was still something I really enjoyed, but it's probably not for everyone. If you're looking for a thought-provoking science fiction read, keep reading this *Hollow World* review! Full Review I was a little nervous about reading and reviewing this book. I've been fortunate enough to exchange several emails and discussion posts with Michael J. Sullivan over the last few months after discovering his Riyria books late last ...

Anyone who's been immersed in science fiction for a while, or has devoured some of the genre's classics, understands its core strength (along with its sibling, fantasy): exploring real-life ideas within settings detached from our preconceived notions. You can dissect the horrors of slavery through robot narratives or expose the truth of the Vietnam War via spaceships and time dilation. Classic science fiction has consistently excelled at this.However, the genre took a detour somewhere along the ...

"Hollow World" was easily one of my top reads of 2013. I was lucky enough to get the ebook early because I backed the Kickstarter campaign. As a fan of Michael J. Sullivan, I pledged my support the second I heard about it. I had just finished his Riyria Revelations series and was still riding that high, so I was really excited to see "Hollow World" take off. First, a little background: Michael J. Sullivan mentions in his afterword that he initially took this project to Kickstarter because, whil...

Okay, so, I wrote this book, so obviously I'm not going to *rate* it. But I do want to give you some background on how it came to be.You know how authors sometimes talk about their books like they're their kids, especially when you ask them which one they like best? Well, like kids, some are planned, and others… just kinda happen. Last summer, I had this thing going on that turned into a novel I wasn't expecting.I'd just wrapped up drafts for *The Crown Tower* (coming out August 6th) and *The Ro...