litwrite's review against another edition
4.0
I was in a zombie kind of a mood and this scratched the itch perfectly. Not necessarily anything ground breaking going on here, but the novel was light, fun, easy to read and pretty addicting.
paulataua's review against another edition
3.0
There is really nothing wrong with ‘100 Days in Deadland’, especially if you are interested in blood and action. It has zombies, moves long at pace, and is fairly well-written. Being more into the philosophical and emotional side of the genre, I was not all that enthusiastic about it, and I got less so with the arrival of the military. Don't let me put you off. Eat your brains out!
wynnz's review against another edition
4.0
A zombie apocalypse, so how do these books pan out, let’s see, some people get together, they become the heroes. They get caught by the bad group, they escape, they, then have to go on a supply run, lo and behold they get surrounded by zombies, they escape, someone gets bitten, and so on and so on. Therefore I imagine it must be a difficult genre to write about. Surprisingly the author has done a very good job, having said that, the story is engaging and entertaining. I found myself heavily invested in the main characters and fully engrossed in their adventures. I read all three books back to back, and didn’t ounce get bored or ennuied by the narrative. Well worth the time.
anne_seebach's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
reading_rainy's review
5.0
A non-stop zombie, survivalist, post-apocalypse story with a fabulous female character! I actually think I lost a few pounds due to the copious amount of sweating I did reading this. That scene in the elementary school? Holy hell, nope.
Cash is a wonderful character. It’s hard to find a female lead that isn’t wimpy, annoying, or needing a man to save her every time. Cash is incredibly relatable because she’s spent her life working in an office. She realizes she needs to work on herself if she is going to survive, she learns hand-to-hand combat, how to use a gun and properly throw a knife. It made me wonder how I would handle all that, because I know my glowing excel skills won’t do much damage against a zombie.
Clutch is a truck-driving-ex-Ranger-grouch, with a heart of gold. He helps Cash learn the skills she needs to help fortify their ranch and protect herself.
I liked the twist on Dante's Divine Comedy, the horrors of hell. A zombie apocalypse seems a fitting place for it.
I have a few issues with the villain, he’s a bit of a Thanos. His ideas might be harsh, but he’s willing to sacrifice everything for them.
I was also a little disappointed in the hint of a romance. I’m not looking for a lusty hook-up during an apocalypse, but this one left me wanting. There was no build up, no real talk of feelings or emotions. Why do these characters like each other? Is it only survival and an animalistic need to procreate that drives them together?
Not sure if I’ll read the next one. I have to get my heart rate back to a normal before I attempt it. Huge thanks to my friend Tanya who recommended it to me! (I would link her but my ancient Mac is argumentative)
Cash is a wonderful character. It’s hard to find a female lead that isn’t wimpy, annoying, or needing a man to save her every time. Cash is incredibly relatable because she’s spent her life working in an office. She realizes she needs to work on herself if she is going to survive, she learns hand-to-hand combat, how to use a gun and properly throw a knife. It made me wonder how I would handle all that, because I know my glowing excel skills won’t do much damage against a zombie.
Clutch is a truck-driving-ex-Ranger-grouch, with a heart of gold. He helps Cash learn the skills she needs to help fortify their ranch and protect herself.
I liked the twist on Dante's Divine Comedy, the horrors of hell. A zombie apocalypse seems a fitting place for it.
I have a few issues with the villain, he’s a bit of a Thanos. His ideas might be harsh, but he’s willing to sacrifice everything for them.
I was also a little disappointed in the hint of a romance. I’m not looking for a lusty hook-up during an apocalypse, but this one left me wanting. There was no build up, no real talk of feelings or emotions. Why do these characters like each other? Is it only survival and an animalistic need to procreate that drives them together?
Not sure if I’ll read the next one. I have to get my heart rate back to a normal before I attempt it. Huge thanks to my friend Tanya who recommended it to me! (I would link her but my ancient Mac is argumentative)
reanimatedreader's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this book. Great pace, Cash is a well rounded character, Clutch is believable, and the zombies are realistically deadly and funny.
skemble's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
setaian's review
3.0
I have a problem with this book and I think a lot of zombie apocalypse books skirt this edge.
The heroes, the people you're supposed to love are often kind of rotten.
Throwing around words like treason and traitor and summarily executing folks for telling lies or backing the wrong horse, those things left a bad taste in my mouth.
For what it is, it's not too bad...and those things are only a small part of the book. There is enough good in there that I'm moving on to Book 2 & 3.
The heroes, the people you're supposed to love are often kind of rotten.
Throwing around words like treason and traitor and summarily executing folks for telling lies or backing the wrong horse, those things left a bad taste in my mouth.
For what it is, it's not too bad...and those things are only a small part of the book. There is enough good in there that I'm moving on to Book 2 & 3.
caitlyn999's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0