The Hollow Hills Paperback – International Edition, 2 February 2012

This is the ULTIMATE Merlin/King Aurthur series.I have TRIED to read other Merlin/King Aurthur books/series and they just were lame and went over what every person (even those, which I am one of, not into the genre) is familiar with the legends.Mary Stewart took the original writings and legends and placed them into history seamlessly! She made them REAL historical figures. People who DID live.The writing is impeccable. The stories flow and you can't wait to read the next one! You are emersed into that historical world. It is vivid, alive, and swirling around you.Mary Stewart is one of the five greatest story tellers of the 20th century. She enthralls you, carries you breathlessly into her world and then slips you back into reality longing to go back again and again.I have read this series at least three times and I LOVE it more and more each time.This is a story/series you can read to/with your children. One to pass down as a family favorite!I can't wait until the urge to return to Mary Stewart's world filled with Merlin, King Aurthur, and the rest of the those that populate the legends hits me and I can once again be surrounded by them!

This is an excellent read for anyone who is into the legend of Merlin.

As always Mary Stewart is a great story teller and "The Hollow Hills" is a must in the Merlin series of 3 books with "Crystal Cave" the first, Hollow the second and the final one, "The Last Enchantment."Stuart did get bogged down a bit with too much descriptive language of the forest, lake or whatever. Skimmed that when grew tired of it and it did not lend itself in my opinion to the story line.Despite purchasing the used book that was stated as in "good" condition, the paperback (Hollow) book literally fell apart in my hands. It was interesting reading in clumps of pages. I wish I had noted the seller's name. Not sure how to give negative feedback for that vendor. The other 2 used books were in excellent condition.A word of advice to young families. This series, especially "The Crystal Cave" is a great introductory work for pre-teens or teenagers who admire, mystical, magical, noble and courageous European characters in a 5th century setting. I read Crystal myself as a young woman and did not know about the following books until now.A big "Thumbs up" for all 3 books!!!

This item came on time and was good quality. It is a good read if you like the era of King Arthur and Merlin.

I have just begun reading the second in the trilogy. It is starting off well and I am looking forward to getting into it. The book came in good condition and I am happy with my purchase. Thank you.