kpombiere's review
3.0
I don't know if it's just me jumping in on the fourth book (first in the second trilogy?) or something, but it feels like I would've gotten more if I ended up starting from the beginning, even if this was completely readable stand-alone.
As well, when are we going to get out of these 'zombie' books where characters continually have to ask "but am I the real zombie here?"
FURTHER-- there were so many instances where characters' jackassery turned on a dime. I don't think I truly disliked most of the characters (save for one) until about five pages before they were killed because their dickish motivations came out of left-field.
As well, when are we going to get out of these 'zombie' books where characters continually have to ask "but am I the real zombie here?"
FURTHER-- there were so many instances where characters' jackassery turned on a dime. I don't think I truly disliked most of the characters (save for one) until about five pages before they were killed because their dickish motivations came out of left-field.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
3.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 2
Characters: 3
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 3.5
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 3.94
Characters: 3
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 3.5
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 3.94
nodoze's review
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
nikcc's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the book with a few twists and turns but the ending was just a bit flat. I didn't realize this was part of a series
beardysetgo's review
5.0
Read on In The Sheets
This will be a spoiler-free review of a great book that was well worth the wait.
As a huge fan of the original Hater trilogy, I was beyond excited when David announced he was writing three new books that took place in the same universe, albeit from another perspective. I've been anticipating this book ever since and can now say with complete certainly, I was not let down or disappointed. It fully lived up to my expectations and has made me nostalgic for the original trilogy, which I plan to start re-reading again shortly.
Where the first 3 books followed Danny on his journey through a world turned upside down by this vicious "Outbreak", One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning follows a different group of people from the opposite perspective. As it follows the same timeline, this trilogy starts right at the beginning of the onslaught where Hater did.
As stated in the synopsis, a group of people become trapped on Skek (half of them there for a work team-building day, the other half working on the island itself) when an untimely death sets in motion the next 300+ pages of non-stop story telling that I could not bring myself to put down. Any time my friends and I discuss what we would do in the event of a violent apocalyptic scenario, we always go for supplies first and then an island, I'm now torn on whether or not that's the best decision.
Additionally I want to note that I love the way David includes diverse characters in his books, whether it be a practicing religious character, an LGBT character, or a person of colour, they're regularly included across all of his novels and it's never made out to be anything other than totally normal and okay, which is exactly as it should be. It doesn't feel like he put them in just for sake of it, they're great characters with substance. His books represent a large spectrum of characters and people because that's how any world should be. Not something you find in a lot of novels of this genre, and I think that deserves a little recognition. It's not something that has to be done, but it's done anyways and done correctly.
In closing, One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning is a must read for anyone who loves any of David's other novels, but especially for anyone who loved the Hater series as much as I did. Sometimes a little Battle Royale, all-times a thriller that messes with your head, never knowing who to trust (at least with Zombies you know when someone's gonna turn!). More often than not, authors revisit an old series and it feels like a cash grab and beating a dead horse. This just feels right and like an obvious extension of an already killer series. Pun fully intended.
This will be a spoiler-free review of a great book that was well worth the wait.
As a huge fan of the original Hater trilogy, I was beyond excited when David announced he was writing three new books that took place in the same universe, albeit from another perspective. I've been anticipating this book ever since and can now say with complete certainly, I was not let down or disappointed. It fully lived up to my expectations and has made me nostalgic for the original trilogy, which I plan to start re-reading again shortly.
Where the first 3 books followed Danny on his journey through a world turned upside down by this vicious "Outbreak", One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning follows a different group of people from the opposite perspective. As it follows the same timeline, this trilogy starts right at the beginning of the onslaught where Hater did.
As stated in the synopsis, a group of people become trapped on Skek (half of them there for a work team-building day, the other half working on the island itself) when an untimely death sets in motion the next 300+ pages of non-stop story telling that I could not bring myself to put down. Any time my friends and I discuss what we would do in the event of a violent apocalyptic scenario, we always go for supplies first and then an island, I'm now torn on whether or not that's the best decision.
Additionally I want to note that I love the way David includes diverse characters in his books, whether it be a practicing religious character, an LGBT character, or a person of colour, they're regularly included across all of his novels and it's never made out to be anything other than totally normal and okay, which is exactly as it should be. It doesn't feel like he put them in just for sake of it, they're great characters with substance. His books represent a large spectrum of characters and people because that's how any world should be. Not something you find in a lot of novels of this genre, and I think that deserves a little recognition. It's not something that has to be done, but it's done anyways and done correctly.
In closing, One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning is a must read for anyone who loves any of David's other novels, but especially for anyone who loved the Hater series as much as I did. Sometimes a little Battle Royale, all-times a thriller that messes with your head, never knowing who to trust (at least with Zombies you know when someone's gonna turn!). More often than not, authors revisit an old series and it feels like a cash grab and beating a dead horse. This just feels right and like an obvious extension of an already killer series. Pun fully intended.
treehuggeranonymous's review against another edition
2.0
Too gore-y for my tastes. I should have stopped reading after the level of detail given to the first death (which happens in like the first chapter) - I have no idea what any of the characters look like, but the picture painted for each death is very clear.
I didn't realise that I was reading part of a series until I went to put it in goodreads, so it is possible to read it without the background of the first three books. I'm not personally tempted to read the other books (given that the second book was describe by someone as bloodier and gorier than the first). I'd really like to know why everyone turned into haters so if anyone wants to spoil that for me, go ahead. Although it doesn't seem from the summaries that they answer that question.
I didn't realise that I was reading part of a series until I went to put it in goodreads, so it is possible to read it without the background of the first three books. I'm not personally tempted to read the other books (given that the second book was describe by someone as bloodier and gorier than the first). I'd really like to know why everyone turned into haters so if anyone wants to spoil that for me, go ahead. Although it doesn't seem from the summaries that they answer that question.
numberedbones's review
5.0
I normally don't rate books 5 stars, but this story was honestly worth it.
Upon starting the book, I imagined it would be a tired trilogy of the same events from the two previous books in his 'Hater' series, and though he continues with the base of 'Hater', it is anything but. This story was fast-paced and kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time with one unanticipated twist and turn after the other.
When characters are forced to choose sides, so do you.
But are you really rooting for the good or the bad? You never know until the end.
I highly recommend this book for a quick yet thoroughly pleasing read.
But be warned, if it hits you anything like it did me, you'll now feel wary around your friends.
Upon starting the book, I imagined it would be a tired trilogy of the same events from the two previous books in his 'Hater' series, and though he continues with the base of 'Hater', it is anything but. This story was fast-paced and kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time with one unanticipated twist and turn after the other.
When characters are forced to choose sides, so do you.
But are you really rooting for the good or the bad? You never know until the end.
I highly recommend this book for a quick yet thoroughly pleasing read.
But be warned, if it hits you anything like it did me, you'll now feel wary around your friends.
caredavidson's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good! I was expecting the writing to be a little better (my first David Moody book). However, it read easy and kept me entertained. The characters didn’t annoy me, which is always a plus.
There was something I can’t put my finger on as of why I can’t rate this a 5 star. I was never like “yes! I have time to read my book!” It was more like “wow, I have another 300 pages to go still??” So that’s why I’m giving it 4 stars. But it was almost a 5 for what it’s worth.
There was something I can’t put my finger on as of why I can’t rate this a 5 star. I was never like “yes! I have time to read my book!” It was more like “wow, I have another 300 pages to go still??” So that’s why I’m giving it 4 stars. But it was almost a 5 for what it’s worth.
sailingqueen's review
4.0
I received this in my December Horror PageHabit. I was originally confused because I thought I would have to read the other Haters books first; however, I seemed to be sucked in from the beginning without reading the others. I was a bit nervous with the amount of characters but it was actually a very easy and thrilling read. (Not so much horror) He also compared this to the walking dead but I see this as more closely resembling elements of “The Lord of the Flies”. I completed this book in one day and I cannot really say I’m excited for the next book in terms of relationship wise. Although geographically I would love to see what happens next. I rated this a four because I don’t like that they are called Haters. It seems very middle school. I also don’t like how you start to enjoy a character and then he goes all Game of Thrones on that character. I am not mad at the end though. Definitely could read again.