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bbckprpl's review against another edition
4.0
This book was not what I expected - a horror-filled, gory, Dawn-of-Dead-type battles with Zombies on every other page - but somehow the chosen format - that of a collection of personal anecdotes and stories from survivors of the Z-War 10 years later - was somehow more intimate, more realistic, and therefore scarier than most zombie books I've read (granted, I'm not a huge zombie reader).
The thing is that, from the perspective of people looking back at the horrors they perpetrated or the unimaginable evil they managed to live through, you can see how bad things happen. You can see how people can convince themselves of what's "right", in that moment, and how they can blind themselves to what's wrong - locally and universally. It's all too real, is this book's best - and worst - quality.
If the author can make me believe that, faced with an unknown, seemingly unkillable army of undead former-people, ordinary humans can step up and turn into saviors and heroes and villains and madmen, then he's done his job, but, at the same time, I kind of hate him for doing it so well.
The thing is that, from the perspective of people looking back at the horrors they perpetrated or the unimaginable evil they managed to live through, you can see how bad things happen. You can see how people can convince themselves of what's "right", in that moment, and how they can blind themselves to what's wrong - locally and universally. It's all too real, is this book's best - and worst - quality.
If the author can make me believe that, faced with an unknown, seemingly unkillable army of undead former-people, ordinary humans can step up and turn into saviors and heroes and villains and madmen, then he's done his job, but, at the same time, I kind of hate him for doing it so well.
jmbreslin's review against another edition
3.0
I was going to wait to write a review as I am still not sure how I truly feel about this book and the style of writing. I read half and listen to the audio book. I can honestly say I truly enjoyed the audio book which is read by a full cast.
_annabanana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gilroy0's review against another edition
5.0
Strikingly relevant, surprisingly uplifting
I reread this in the time of COVID, at least a little for the ghoulish thrill. The early parts are a bit chilling. But later, it becomes unexpectedly comforting - not because Brooks sugarcoats things but because he does. More than heroes and villains, there is meaning in people persevering.
I reread this in the time of COVID, at least a little for the ghoulish thrill. The early parts are a bit chilling. But later, it becomes unexpectedly comforting - not because Brooks sugarcoats things but because he does. More than heroes and villains, there is meaning in people persevering.
meganem99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
starringpamela's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
soundsgay_imin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
evielynn0713's review against another edition
5.0
After reading for third time, this book is just as exciting, stressful, and sad as the first time I read it!