Review of Gone With the Wind in Piggy Hollow

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 20 Sep 2024, 07:32

Claudia Angelucci wrote: ↑20 Sep 2024, 05:29 Thanks for sharing this, Gerry! This book definitely sounds unique. I agree, at first glance it feels like a children's book—so clever! I’ve always enjoyed The Three Little Pigs too, but I’m curious, why are there four pigs in this book?
Great review and such an intriguing read!

Hi, Claudia. In The Three Little Pigs, the wolf could not blow down the brick house, which was built by the third pig. In hurricane areas, brick houses are vulnerable to being damaged. The hurricane is the wolf. Therefore the author added a fourth pig who built a fortified house, which is superior to a regular brick house.

Alissa Nesson · Post by **Alissa Nesson** » 27 Sep 2024, 11:50

What an interesting idea! I sometimes wish that books like these were more fun. It’s nice to read a book that is both informative and entertaining. We adults like to have fun too, and it helps the information stick better than just a dry recitation of information. Thanks for another great review!

Qwerty Writes · Post by **Qwerty Writes** » 28 Sep 2024, 05:09

Your review was very insightful! I liked the way you narrated the story and openly left your bait out and hooked me into wanting to know what happened in the aftermath. The analogy of the 'little pigs' story and good homes for extreme weather in the book sounds amazing. Anthropomorphism is something I'm always skeptical about but I'd give it a try if it was this book.

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 28 Sep 2024, 06:43

Qwerty Writes wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 05:09 Your review was very insightful! I liked the way you narrated the story and openly left your bait out and hooked me into wanting to know what happened in the aftermath. The analogy of the 'little pigs' story and good homes for extreme weather in the book sounds amazing. Anthropomorphism is something I'm always skeptical about but I'd give it a try if it was this book.

Thank you, Qwerty. Hurricanes and flooding from the roof are major issues faced by people who live in certain areas of the world. Fortified homes seem to be an answer to this problem that is here to stay. I believe it is hurricane season now in North America and the Caribbean.

Qwerty Writes · Post by **Qwerty Writes** » 28 Sep 2024, 06:51

Gerry Steen wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 06:43
Qwerty Writes wrote: ↑28 Sep 2024, 05:09 Your review was very insightful! I liked the way you narrated the story and openly left your bait out and hooked me into wanting to know what happened in the aftermath. The analogy of the 'little pigs' story and good homes for extreme weather in the book sounds amazing. Anthropomorphism is something I'm always skeptical about but I'd give it a try if it was this book.
Thank you, Qwerty. Hurricanes and flooding from the roof are major issues faced by people who live in certain areas of the world. Fortified homes seem to be an answer to this problem that is here to stay. I believe it is hurricane season now in North America and the Caribbean.

Yes, I've been hearing a lot about it actually. I remember seeing news articles on Hurricane Helene in Florida. I don't appreciate the weather's destruction. There are people who lose their homes and even more. Even in my area, there are warnings of potential twisters. It's happened before and a lot of people were left homeless.

Terry Kimble · Post by **Terry Kimble** » 05 Oct 2024, 06:21

Ok, wait...what? Was this a humorous story? I live in Florida (since childhood 1972) and just experienced my umpteenth hurricane (Helene). I probably should read this book! Is the author a home builder/fortifier? You know what? I'm going to read this book! Enjoyed your review, Gerry--as usual!

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 05 Oct 2024, 07:41

Terry Kimble wrote: ↑05 Oct 2024, 06:21 Ok, wait...what? Was this a humorous story? I live in Florida (since childhood 1972) and just experienced my umpteenth hurricane (Helene). I probably should read this book! Is the author a home builder/fortifier? You know what? I'm going to read this book! Enjoyed your review, Gerry--as usual!

Hi, Terry. If I remember correctly, I believe the author was someone who had a fortified home built and wanted to spread the word about the need to do this and its benefits. He gives a short history of a couple of well-known hurricanes that did damage in the past. He also talks about home insurance and the difference between being flooded from the roof and flooded from the ground. These two types of flooding create a lot of mayhem for insurance companies and their clients. Worth the read. Informative.

Abdullah Fawmi · Post by **Abdullah Fawmi** » 14 Oct 2024, 11:17

I can understand why you thought of this as a children's book. When I saw the cover I too thought the same. You review was very insightful and detailed. I might pick up this one someday.

Post by **Mona Alves** » 15 Oct 2024, 05:14

Excelent review! I'm very curious about this reinterpretation of the three little pigs story, now focused on home remodeling and fortifying. Sounds pretty educational and useful, specially for folks in certain parts of the US right now.

Leia Temple · Post by **Leia Temple** » 21 Oct 2024, 12:27

I must confess, at first glance, I too mistook this for a children's book. But after digesting your review, I’m quite heartened by the author’s creative use of fable to tackle such a gravely important topic. There’s something wonderfully disarming about employing the age-old tale of the three little pigs to illuminate the neglected vulnerabilities of homeownership. It's a clever way to broach the perils of inclement weather and the paramount need for fortified homes in our increasingly volatile climate.

Lawrence Stein · Post by **Lawrence Stein** » 27 Oct 2024, 03:08

Well, some other factors would need to be considered to know finally that it can still be called Children's book. I guess the presence of illustration and the plot itself make it suitable for children. The writing style will now have to be checked if it is children-friendly.

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 27 Oct 2024, 08:29

Lawrence Stein wrote: ↑27 Oct 2024, 03:08 Well, some other factors would need to be considered to know finally that it can still be called Children's book. I guess the presence of illustration and the plot itself make it suitable for children. The writing style will now have to be checked if it is children-friendly.

Hi, Lawrence. This is not a children's book. Adults who are familiar with the old and popular fable entitled "The Three little Pigs" will appreciate the lightheartedness that the author used to once again demontrate the moral of the story that it is important to build a very strong house to prevent the Big Bad Wolf(a hurricane) from blowing it down. This book is about the building of fortified homes in hurricane prone areas.

Post by **Neha Panikar** » 29 Oct 2024, 21:48

Wow, how creative of the author to convert this old fable into something useful in real-life for building homes!! Love the concept!!

Lene Lena · Post by **Lene Lena** » 06 Nov 2024, 15:16

Thank you Gerry for your thought-provoking review. “With the Wind in Piggy Hollow” cleverly blends whimsical storytelling with practical advice for homeowners. The anthropomorphized pig characters engage readers while imparting valuable lessons on home construction and weather preparedness, making it a delightful read for adults who appreciate both fables and real-life applications. This unique approach not only entertains but also educates, ensuring that readers can enjoy the narrative while gaining insights into home safety.

patricia MGBEMENA · Post by **patricia MGBEMENA** » 09 Jan 2025, 04:16

I would love to find out what the four piggy brothers, Oink, Snout, Rooty, and SmartyPig achieved at the end after inheriting something huge from their uncle Boss Hog.