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grizelybear's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This anthology really caters to the zombie lovers out there, including myself! The quality and enjoyability per story varied, but overall, I thought this was such a good collection. Really scratched that itch for a fun horror book. My favorites were Mira Grant's and Jonathan Maberry's, and I'd love to check out more of their works in the future.
ashtronomic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
3.0
A perfectly fine collection of short stories. I wasn’t particularly moved overall whilst reading, so I won’t spend my review dwelling on the book as a whole. None of the stories were bad, but very few offered any new ideas to the zombie genre. 3 stars.
However, there was one piece of writing which I loved; Orbital Decay by David Wellington. The idea is gripping and the delivery impeccable. What happens to Astronauts in space when a zombie outbreak overtakes earth? This short story immediately held my whole attention, and never lost it. The audio version with sound effects was really fun, I will definitely be looking into more of David’s work.
However, there was one piece of writing which I loved; Orbital Decay by David Wellington. The idea is gripping and the delivery impeccable. What happens to Astronauts in space when a zombie outbreak overtakes earth? This short story immediately held my whole attention, and never lost it. The audio version with sound effects was really fun, I will definitely be looking into more of David’s work.
stepriot's review
5.0
I started listening to this book at about 10am. I sat working and next thing I know it is 2:30. I've read very little zombie fiction so I'm not sure how original this are compared to the rest of the genre but this anthology was a ridiculous amount of fun for me. I typically rate an anthology based on the best stories. If it leads me to discover a couple of different authors then I consider it a success. This collection, however, opened me up to a new subgenre I'd overlooked. Williamson's Folly by David J. Shaw was also just a beautiful piece of writing. If nothing else I strongly recommend checking that story out.
jkohn's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
badseedgirl's review
5.0
An anthology of Zombie stories written by some of the biggest names in the horror (zombie specifically) field, edited by Jonathan Maberry and the Granddaddy of Ghouls (Zombies)?
Yes please, and where have you been all my life?
Dead Mans Curve" by Joe R Lansdale - Chicks who race are cool!
A Dead Girl Named Sue by Craig E Engler - Revenge is a dish best served on the bite of a zombie!
Fast Entry by Jay Bonansinga He has written several of the Walking Dead "Governor" books
In That Quiet Earth by Mike Carey - A scientist in the zombie apocalypse tries to reunite with his wife deceased for 9 months.
Jimmy Jay Baxter's Last Best Day on Earth John Skipp - Racist, redneck enjoys his time in the zombie uprising... until he doesn't.
John Doe by George A Romero - This became one of the chapters in his amazing novel The Living Dead!
Mercy Kill by Ryan Brown - set in 68, references to Vietnam. A veteran is unable to save his girl, but seeks revenge. This has a surprising twist in the genre and lore.
Orbital Decay by David Wellington. I think you have to be "of a certain age" to really appreciate the horror of being trapped in space. I still have dreams of going to Space Camp some day!"
Snaggletooth by Max Brallier - Do not trust your partner if they are cheaters, especially during the Zombie Apocalypse.
The Burning Days by Carrie Ryan - The Author of "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" gives us a love triangle, and a fire that must never go out.
The Day After by John A Russo - Set in the hours after the original Night of the Living Dead, we learn what happened to Barbara and Johnny. Plus a whole new group of almost survivors.
The Girl on the Table by Isaac Marion - This is the story of Karen Cooper and how she got bitten. Karen was the name of the little girl from Night of the Living Dead.
Williamson's Folly by David J Schow - In the original movie, there was discussion of a probe from Venus being the possible cause. This story blows that theory up.
You Can Stay All Day by Mira Grant - Mira Grant wrote one of IMO worst zombie series ever written in "Newsflesh." If the books had been more like this I might have enjoyed it more.
Pages from a Notebook Found Inside A House In The Woods by Brian Keene - Philly badmen/gangsters try to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Dead Run by Chuck Wendig - A truck driver takes care of his brother, who in his own way is only trying to take care of him.
Lone Gunman by Jonathan Maberry - "I'm playing Jenga with a bunch of f*cking corpses!" Sam Imura, a well known Joe Ledger character fights his way through a mountain of dead, and winds up at the farm from the original movie.
Live and On the Scene by Keith R.A. DeCandido - A Newsman's view of the zombie apocalypse.
Deadliner" by Neal and Brendan Shusterman - Putting Zombies in a circus act is never going to end well.
This book was going to get all the stars from me, but just to make it official
ALL. THE. STARS
Yes please, and where have you been all my life?
Dead Mans Curve" by Joe R Lansdale - Chicks who race are cool!
A Dead Girl Named Sue by Craig E Engler - Revenge is a dish best served on the bite of a zombie!
Fast Entry by Jay Bonansinga He has written several of the Walking Dead "Governor" books
In That Quiet Earth by Mike Carey - A scientist in the zombie apocalypse tries to reunite with his wife deceased for 9 months.
Jimmy Jay Baxter's Last Best Day on Earth John Skipp - Racist, redneck enjoys his time in the zombie uprising... until he doesn't.
John Doe by George A Romero - This became one of the chapters in his amazing novel The Living Dead!
Mercy Kill by Ryan Brown - set in 68, references to Vietnam. A veteran is unable to save his girl, but seeks revenge. This has a surprising twist in the genre and lore.
Orbital Decay by David Wellington. I think you have to be "of a certain age" to really appreciate the horror of being trapped in space. I still have dreams of going to Space Camp some day!"
Snaggletooth by Max Brallier - Do not trust your partner if they are cheaters, especially during the Zombie Apocalypse.
The Burning Days by Carrie Ryan - The Author of "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" gives us a love triangle, and a fire that must never go out.
The Day After by John A Russo - Set in the hours after the original Night of the Living Dead, we learn what happened to Barbara and Johnny. Plus a whole new group of almost survivors.
The Girl on the Table by Isaac Marion - This is the story of Karen Cooper and how she got bitten. Karen was the name of the little girl from Night of the Living Dead.
Williamson's Folly by David J Schow - In the original movie, there was discussion of a probe from Venus being the possible cause. This story blows that theory up.
You Can Stay All Day by Mira Grant - Mira Grant wrote one of IMO worst zombie series ever written in "Newsflesh." If the books had been more like this I might have enjoyed it more.
Pages from a Notebook Found Inside A House In The Woods by Brian Keene - Philly badmen/gangsters try to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Dead Run by Chuck Wendig - A truck driver takes care of his brother, who in his own way is only trying to take care of him.
Lone Gunman by Jonathan Maberry - "I'm playing Jenga with a bunch of f*cking corpses!" Sam Imura, a well known Joe Ledger character fights his way through a mountain of dead, and winds up at the farm from the original movie.
Live and On the Scene by Keith R.A. DeCandido - A Newsman's view of the zombie apocalypse.
Deadliner" by Neal and Brendan Shusterman - Putting Zombies in a circus act is never going to end well.
This book was going to get all the stars from me, but just to make it official
ALL. THE. STARS
blackenedwhiplash's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
3.5
As to be expected in anthologies, you have some fantastic stories mixed in with some abysmal stories, but the majority of the stories are pretty middleground. Still an essential book to read for completionists of George Romero media, Living Dead media, or general zombie media. Romero’s introduction offers fascinating insights on the creation and legacy of Night of the Living Dead (1968) as well as other installments in his zombie film franchise.
liltakeawaygirl's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
mellabella's review
4.0
Like any other anthology, there were stories that are very good, good and OK.
I did enjoy reading about George Romero's early life in the beginning.
Jonathan Maberry is also a favorite.
Good for horror and zombie fiction lovers.
I did enjoy reading about George Romero's early life in the beginning.
Jonathan Maberry is also a favorite.
Good for horror and zombie fiction lovers.
troilee's review against another edition
4.0
Great collection! Some of the stories didn't work for me, but most did. I really enjoyed the narrators, as well. There were a couple stories where they were done as full productions, which was a lovely surprise! Probably the two stand-outs for me were "Orbital Decay" by David Wellington and "Pages from a Notebook Found Inside A House In The Woods" by Brian Keene.
I do have to admit that when I was finishing up the audiobook, I was driving in a pretty secluded area of my state. When I reached my destination, a friend's house, I was like, "I'm a little creeped out because I just finished listening to a zombie anthology and now we're out in the dark countryside. So maybe we're gonna keep all the lights on for awhile." ;)
I do have to admit that when I was finishing up the audiobook, I was driving in a pretty secluded area of my state. When I reached my destination, a friend's house, I was like, "I'm a little creeped out because I just finished listening to a zombie anthology and now we're out in the dark countryside. So maybe we're gonna keep all the lights on for awhile." ;)
alexriviello's review against another edition
3.0
Very hit or miss, but worth it for both the Lansdale story and the Romero one which takes place in his hometown of The Bronx.