A review by matosapa
Ex-Heroes by Peter Clines
4.0
Yet another zombie series but this one has a new component that I've wanted for some time - super heroes (actually, more closer to mutants but you get the idea). It's a mash-up of a zombie apocalypse (set in LA) and superheroes who are fighting to protect an enclave in the middle of a city of zombies.
It worked for me on all levels. The plot was nothing new but the super powers where well-done and , in some cases, damn interesting. The main characters were engaging, believable, and developed in interesting ways as the story progressed. One of the mechanics I thought worked very well was the short flash-backs for each of the main characters; mainly focusing on the time when they acquired their powers or were actively using them before the apocalypse hit.
All in all, a great read for those who are looking for something new from the walking dead and those caped crusaders.
It worked for me on all levels. The plot was nothing new but the super powers where well-done and , in some cases, damn interesting. The main characters were engaging, believable, and developed in interesting ways as the story progressed. One of the mechanics I thought worked very well was the short flash-backs for each of the main characters; mainly focusing on the time when they acquired their powers or were actively using them before the apocalypse hit.
All in all, a great read for those who are looking for something new from the walking dead and those caped crusaders.