shawna_reads's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"I figure the end of the world just ripped off humanity's mask, and now the true face of mankind is out there grinning like a mad skull in the moonlight."
Coburn has woken up from a five year slumber to find himself in a zombie apocalypse. He is a vampire. He's hungry, nocturnal, and pissed off. He needs blood, but theirs won't do. He must find human survivors and protect his food supply.
I forgot how much I love Wendig's writing. I was immediately sucked in from the very first chapter. I felt like I couldn't turn the pages quick enough as I found myself fully invested in how one vampire was going to survive in a world of zombies. This book was bloody, action-packed, crude, and hilarious.
Coburn was an asshole you either come to love or hate. I, for one, loved him. He had a vulgar personality and every word out of his mouth was an insult or sarcastic remark (it me 💁🏾♀️). His character developed so well as he met a group of humans who were wary of traveling with him, but struck a deal - they would supply him with blood as long as he protected them along their journey. The way he acted like a dick to them, but deep down, started caring for them was endearing.
This isn't your typical vampire story, but I recommend this book to everyone who would love an action-packed apocalyptic vampire vs. zombies story full of crude humour.
Coburn has woken up from a five year slumber to find himself in a zombie apocalypse. He is a vampire. He's hungry, nocturnal, and pissed off. He needs blood, but theirs won't do. He must find human survivors and protect his food supply.
I forgot how much I love Wendig's writing. I was immediately sucked in from the very first chapter. I felt like I couldn't turn the pages quick enough as I found myself fully invested in how one vampire was going to survive in a world of zombies. This book was bloody, action-packed, crude, and hilarious.
Coburn was an asshole you either come to love or hate. I, for one, loved him. He had a vulgar personality and every word out of his mouth was an insult or sarcastic remark (it me 💁🏾♀️). His character developed so well as he met a group of humans who were wary of traveling with him, but struck a deal - they would supply him with blood as long as he protected them along their journey. The way he acted like a dick to them, but deep down, started caring for them was endearing.
This isn't your typical vampire story, but I recommend this book to everyone who would love an action-packed apocalyptic vampire vs. zombies story full of crude humour.
amy_reading_23's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I actually really enjoyed this book! It finally answers the question of what would happen to a vampire in the zombie apocalypse. I loved the character of Coburn, idk he's just funny, he's not really what you could call a good person, but his arc is really interesting and overall just a good character. If you love vampires like I do, I think you'd enjoy his story.
There are some bits that are disturbing and pretty unhinged but I think that's to be expected with horror. There is some not great language used, although since the main character is not meant to be 100% likeable I think thats to eb expected too. Overall I am really glad I read it and honestly wish there was a sequel.
There are some bits that are disturbing and pretty unhinged but I think that's to be expected with horror. There is some not great language used, although since the main character is not meant to be 100% likeable I think thats to eb expected too. Overall I am really glad I read it and honestly wish there was a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Body horror, Cancer, Cannibalism, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Medical content, Cancer, Kidnapping, War, Confinement, Addiction, Body shaming, Car accident, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, and Terminal illness
meerathewriter_levamp's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
Not for me, personally. May be for someone else but it wasn’t personally for me.
texaswolfman's review
5.0
I loved this book. Gritty, zombie apocalypse versus vampire story that's a page turner. This needs to be a movie....wait no because they would just screw it up. Well worth the read!!!
patrick6367's review
4.0
Started out great, but drifted into "just good". The cannibalism didn't make a lot of sense given that there were other food sources and the clown cult seemed goofy too. So did the Sons of Man come to that.
diziet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
T. Ryder Smith does a good job of narrating and makes audio a fun and entertaining listen. Vampire & zombie combo works well and the 'over the top' action/vampire resurrections with humorous details as Creampuff the dog makes this an overall fast paced great listen.
freyjaedwards42's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the writing, but the author seemed to not know where the story was going and what characters were in it.