Elegy for the Undead by Matthew Vesely

Elegy for the Undead

Matthew Vesely

171 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Jude and Lyle's newlywed life is shattered when a vicious attack leaves Lyle infected with a disease that transforms him into a violent and often incomprehensible person. With no cure for the "zombie" virus in sight, the young husbands begin to fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 72%
dark 65%
reflective 30%
tense 30%
adventurous 16%
challenging 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 35%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.97

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