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The Great Empty: A Novel was a great novel. Donovan is fully-rounded character. He is impulsive, mischievous, reckless and loveable. Someone once told me that the difference between boys and girls is that boys will throw themselves out of moving vehicles just to see what will happen. Donovan is that boy. Melillo writes her main character in a way that causes adults to chuckle and will keep young readers fully engaged with a desire to know what happens next and if young Donovan will escape the perils he faces.

Melillo's writing employs a strong sense of humor but at no time is the plot sacrificed for that laugh out loud moment. Everything that happens within the course of the story-line could realistically happen in life and that very sense of realism is enchanting. On the other hand, my heart tugged a bit as a parent. The idea of not knowing where ones child is and the danger Donovan faces hurts the soul. His family is worried and they have good reason. That the narrative switches back and forth between Donovan and the search for him plays on the emotion of the reader. They're worried and they have good reason.

The pacing of the plot-line within The Great Empty: A Novel made the novel a quick but satisfying read. Either Melillo has a talent for conveying action in the least amount of syllables possible or heavy editing went into this great work. The end result is a story that is fast-paced and leaves the reader with their hearts pounding.

The Great Empty: A Novel is a delightful read for all ages.


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The Great Empty A Novel Anita Melillo Books Reviews

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I gave this book a four star rating. Probably for younger teens. But I enjoyed the book. Made me feel like I was in Australia. Enjoyed the description of the country and Its History. Good read.
The first chapter of this story reminds me of O Henry's "The Ransom of Red Chief." Spoiled rich kid finds himself in danger when he slips away from his sister and their guardian. Donovan survives the jungles of Australia with the aid of an Aborigine youngster, while escaping a dangerous man, who is tracking him for profit. Descriptive narration, comical at times, yet suspenseful. Donovan's family rethink their personal values as they desperately search for their lost son.

Entertaining and suitable for readers of all ages.
I really loved this book, i have to admit the first few pages were slow, but it picked up fast and i could not put it down, it was an easy read, and an adventure in growing up understanding the real world. i have already passed it own to my children to read, my 12 your daughter is half way through and is already wanting to go on such a journey...
I found it really easy to get drawn into this story, especially after the first chapter. The characters are all well developed and realistic, and the situations they find themselves in are hilarious yet believable. One unanticipated event after another sends a little brat named Donovan into the great Australian outback, in complete wilderness where he is pit against survival. In the meantime his family and the old man who was supposed to be watching over him engage in a hysterical effort to find him. The book has a vivid way of describing the scenery and evokes a strong sense of adventure. It also has a good sense of humor and keeps you entertained. It is a sort of coming-of-age book, and I think there's alot to be learned from it.
On a side note, many of the best authors I know of are able to realistically portray a main character that's totally different than the author, through personality, age, and even gender, like William Sleator, Stieg Larsson, Mark Z. Danielewski, and William Gibson.
This is a good book for all ages, and I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys humorous and meaningful adventure novels.
I found this story so easy to read, it is very well written.
The characters are easy to recognise and understand Although they do not reflect the majority of families, there are similarities in family values.
Lovely book for young readers and for parents to read aloud. And a nice relaxing read for us adults who indulge in reading voraciously !!
There is a cool message about families and what is important in life.

Definitely recommend this

Thank you for the low kindle price.

Jenni Clarke
I found it was fairly easy to get pulled into the story. Right from the start the author has a way of being descriptive as the story unfolds and you learn about the protagonist, a young boy named Donovan. One event after another unfolds and soon Donovan finds himself in the Australian Outback where he must learn to survive or perish.

During Donovan's misadventures where he goes missing, his parents and an older man who was supposed to be keeping an eye on Donovan, have a few humorous events that take place while trying to locate the missing boy, that will make you chuckle and even sometimes laugh out load.

All in all the story is wonderful coming of age tale, which was fun to read, and leaves you hoping for more from the author.
The Great Empty A Novel was a great novel. Donovan is fully-rounded character. He is impulsive, mischievous, reckless and loveable. Someone once told me that the difference between boys and girls is that boys will throw themselves out of moving vehicles just to see what will happen. Donovan is that boy. Melillo writes her main character in a way that causes adults to chuckle and will keep young readers fully engaged with a desire to know what happens next and if young Donovan will escape the perils he faces.

Melillo's writing employs a strong sense of humor but at no time is the plot sacrificed for that laugh out loud moment. Everything that happens within the course of the story-line could realistically happen in life and that very sense of realism is enchanting. On the other hand, my heart tugged a bit as a parent. The idea of not knowing where ones child is and the danger Donovan faces hurts the soul. His family is worried and they have good reason. That the narrative switches back and forth between Donovan and the search for him plays on the emotion of the reader. They're worried and they have good reason.

The pacing of the plot-line within The Great Empty A Novel made the novel a quick but satisfying read. Either Melillo has a talent for conveying action in the least amount of syllables possible or heavy editing went into this great work. The end result is a story that is fast-paced and leaves the reader with their hearts pounding.

The Great Empty A Novel is a delightful read for all ages.