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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
I'm still unsure as to what I really thought about this book. It wasn't as graphic as I was expecting. The decriptions of the vampires was great and really gripping, along with the beginning of the book where the plane was discovered. Very 'edge of the seat' style of writing and during the first half of the book I found it difficult to put down. I was expecting a lot more from the ending. I guess I'll have to read the next one now. - Will probably make a great movie.
A twist on the vampire premise, a quick pace, and some interesting characters, make for an enjoyable read. Del Toro and Hogan’s story builds on the conceit that vampirism is a virus, and in modern day USA, dangerous viral infections are managed by the CDC – enter our story’s protagonist, a mild-mannered CDC virologist. Additional characters join the fray in this battle against a vampiric outbreak, but plot-wise things progress as to be expected, giving us a serviceable story, but sadly little to set it apart from any other fast paced action story. A good, but quickly forgettable story.
This was a really cool take on vampires, I'm looking forward to the next book!
A twist on the ever popular vampire story. Horrifying and gruesome to the full extent.
Trashy biological/vampire book that was mostly enjoyable. I read it quickly and it was mostly fun but it left me feeling like I was given part 1 of 2 without being told beforehand. The resolution of the story felt rushed and uninspired. Save yourself the time and read something else unless you're really desperate.
I’ve never had to give a story so many chances, but I love it for that now.
Pretty good vampire story. Not earth shattering, but it kept me reading and will probably read the next one. Ron Perlman is great as a narrator.
I've been eyeing this book for a while. Had it on my to-read list. Removed it from my list. Added it again a couple of weeks ago and read it in short order. I wasn't sure what to expect, other than it would involve non-sparkly vampires.
The book starts with a plane landing safely on the tarmac of JFK airport, but with most passengers dead and the few survivors not remembering anything useful. A CDC employee and docter, Ephraim Goodweather, "Eph", investigates together with his friend Nora. The results are troubling. Eph travels to his ex, Kelly, to warn her to take his son and her new man out of town. Does she listen? Of course not.
The build up is long and slow. The investigation into the airplane. The coffin at the site which disappears. The old pawn owner and Holocaust survivor, Abraham Setrakian, who knows more about vampires than anyone else around, joins with Eph to try to weed out the vampires before all hell breaks lose. To find the mastermind behind the plan to unleash terror upon the New World.
The vampires, they are a truly foul lot. There is not a trace of grace or romance around them. They are overrun with parasites, that is what leads to the vampirisim. They are truly abhorrent, stinking of ammonia and redolent with bloodlust. Certainly unlike any of the ones I've ever read about before.
This is a well-wrought thriller, very much to my taste. I like authors taking their time destroying our world as we know it. Of course in an apocalyptic novel, all must eventually go to hell, but at least you've had time to prepare for the ride.
The book starts with a plane landing safely on the tarmac of JFK airport, but with most passengers dead and the few survivors not remembering anything useful. A CDC employee and docter, Ephraim Goodweather, "Eph", investigates together with his friend Nora. The results are troubling. Eph travels to his ex, Kelly, to warn her to take his son and her new man out of town. Does she listen? Of course not.
The build up is long and slow. The investigation into the airplane. The coffin at the site which disappears. The old pawn owner and Holocaust survivor, Abraham Setrakian, who knows more about vampires than anyone else around, joins with Eph to try to weed out the vampires before all hell breaks lose. To find the mastermind behind the plan to unleash terror upon the New World.
The vampires, they are a truly foul lot. There is not a trace of grace or romance around them. They are overrun with parasites, that is what leads to the vampirisim. They are truly abhorrent, stinking of ammonia and redolent with bloodlust. Certainly unlike any of the ones I've ever read about before.
This is a well-wrought thriller, very much to my taste. I like authors taking their time destroying our world as we know it. Of course in an apocalyptic novel, all must eventually go to hell, but at least you've had time to prepare for the ride.
This was a slower read than I expected. The authors made sure to paint a very detailed and elaborate picture of the events. As a result I spent some time re-reading those pages to really dive into the world they were laying out for me. Well written with a great mix of suspense and action. I'm excited to read the rest of the series. I'm glad the book didn't leave me with a large cliffhanger because it will probably be a while before I go back to this series. This is a definite must read!
I read this because I watched the (slightly terrible) TV show and had a bunch of questions. Instead of waiting for the next installment of the show, I just read the book. The book didn't answer all the questions, but it covered a lot of ground, and now I feel better.
Oh, about the book itself: it's like one of Stephen King's lesser works. It's not deep or particularly terrifying or particularly literary.
But it's pretty interesting.
You've got a sweet-ass broken-handed warrior Jew who survived the concentration camps.
And a hive-mind parasite-body vampire clique.
And a pest control exterminator who knows how to destroy shit.
And a Marilyn Manson guy who fakes being goth "for the pussy."
Unfortunately, the protagonist is a super-dull former-alcoholic disease specialist who's obsessed with the kid he has no time for. The authors' attempts at making him well-rounded fail. He sucks. I don't like him. I hope he sacrifices himself for the cause in a later installment.
Oh, about the book itself: it's like one of Stephen King's lesser works. It's not deep or particularly terrifying or particularly literary.
But it's pretty interesting.
You've got a sweet-ass broken-handed warrior Jew who survived the concentration camps.
And a hive-mind parasite-body vampire clique.
And a pest control exterminator who knows how to destroy shit.
And a Marilyn Manson guy who fakes being goth "for the pussy."
Unfortunately, the protagonist is a super-dull former-alcoholic disease specialist who's obsessed with the kid he has no time for. The authors' attempts at making him well-rounded fail. He sucks. I don't like him. I hope he sacrifices himself for the cause in a later installment.