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alishajoy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
graywild's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Story from the viewpoint of a zombie, R, who is not quite like the other zombies. He can't remember his past and he does eat the living but for some reason he decides to save Julie during one of his hunting trips. Interesting twist to the zombie story. Parts fall short on plot but of course you have suspend disbelief to read this type of story. Recommend.
thepetitepunk's review
3.0
Warm Bodies was my favorite movie in middle school. I had wanted to read the book it was based off of ever since, but the reviews warning me of zombie sex were too alarming for my child self.
Good news! I honestly wasn’t too perturbed by the zombie sex. Don’t take that sentence out of context.
I’ll just straight out say it right away: I did enjoy the movie better. The tone of the movie was much more humorous and lovable. It smoothed over the ridiculous parts of the plot because hey, it’s just a silly little deathly love story! This may have been due to the audiobook’s narrator, but there was significantly less laugh-out-loud moments in the book, which is what I liked so much about the movie.
This book was still decent though. The beginning was a bit slow but the second half was much better. I had a couple “Really? That’s as creative as you can get?” moments regarding the execution of the plot, but otherwise, fine, good for R for picking up chicks even when he’s dead.
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≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
Good news! I honestly wasn’t too perturbed by the zombie sex. Don’t take that sentence out of context.
I’ll just straight out say it right away: I did enjoy the movie better. The tone of the movie was much more humorous and lovable. It smoothed over the ridiculous parts of the plot because hey, it’s just a silly little deathly love story! This may have been due to the audiobook’s narrator, but there was significantly less laugh-out-loud moments in the book, which is what I liked so much about the movie.
This book was still decent though. The beginning was a bit slow but the second half was much better. I had a couple “Really? That’s as creative as you can get?” moments regarding the execution of the plot, but otherwise, fine, good for R for picking up chicks even when he’s dead.
✧ ✧ ✧
≪reading 31 books for 31 days of january≫
╰┈➤ 1. all that's left in the world by erik j. brown
╰┈➤ 2. the female of the species by mindy mcginnis
╰┈➤ 3. the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan
╰┈➤ 4. exit west by mohsin hamid
╰┈➤ 5. don't call us dead by danez smith
╰┈➤ 6. warm bodies by isaac marion
cutenanya's review
4.0
After watching the movie, I must say I'm so glad I read the book first because the book is so much better than the movie. What I liked about this book:
1) The fact that the story was related from the main character (R's) point of view.
2) The world building
3) Interactions between Perry and R
What I disliked about the book:
1) While the story is interesting, there is a lack of climax in this book.
2) It's not clear how R changed (but probably we will learn more about that in the future books)
I shall elaborate a bit more below (with spoilers)
#1 POV: I think one of the strong points in this book is the use of first person narration as it brings out the contrast between the R (who is eloquent and intelligent inside) and the R (who is weak verbally and can hardly express himself well on the outside). Unfortunately, the movie takes a third person POV most of the time and failed miserably.
#2 The world: In the book, all the countries have vanished because of the plague and naturally, there is no longer racial discrimination because the human race is so worried about their own existence they have little time for other things and I like this notion. There is so much tension between countries and races that human seem to have forgotten fighting or hurting each other just won't work on the long run because we live in the same globe and frankly, we are facing more common threats than threats from each other. If we don't start working together, we'll end up like in a world like the one in Warm Bodies, or even worse.
#3 The interactions between Perry and R: I think a key to the change in R is Perry. After consuming Perry's brain and absorbing his memories and emotions, R began to transform and all through his change, I have a feeling it's partially powered by Perry, In the book, Perry is a more interesting character who seems to see the world more clearly after he's been absorbed by R. Unfortunately, Perry has been reduced to a totally unimportant and useless side character.
All in all, I am looking forward to the sequel though it seems this is not a planned series as other series.
1) The fact that the story was related from the main character (R's) point of view.
2) The world building
3) Interactions between Perry and R
What I disliked about the book:
1) While the story is interesting, there is a lack of climax in this book.
2) It's not clear how R changed (but probably we will learn more about that in the future books)
I shall elaborate a bit more below (with spoilers)
Spoiler
#1 POV: I think one of the strong points in this book is the use of first person narration as it brings out the contrast between the R (who is eloquent and intelligent inside) and the R (who is weak verbally and can hardly express himself well on the outside). Unfortunately, the movie takes a third person POV most of the time and failed miserably.
#2 The world: In the book, all the countries have vanished because of the plague and naturally, there is no longer racial discrimination because the human race is so worried about their own existence they have little time for other things and I like this notion. There is so much tension between countries and races that human seem to have forgotten fighting or hurting each other just won't work on the long run because we live in the same globe and frankly, we are facing more common threats than threats from each other. If we don't start working together, we'll end up like in a world like the one in Warm Bodies, or even worse.
#3 The interactions between Perry and R: I think a key to the change in R is Perry. After consuming Perry's brain and absorbing his memories and emotions, R began to transform and all through his change, I have a feeling it's partially powered by Perry, In the book, Perry is a more interesting character who seems to see the world more clearly after he's been absorbed by R. Unfortunately, Perry has been reduced to a totally unimportant and useless side character.
All in all, I am looking forward to the sequel though it seems this is not a planned series as other series.
themandimonster's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this book seven times now and it moves me every time like it's the first time I'm reading it. It's witty, quirky, and simply the most poetic novel I've ever had the pleasure of reading. And the message in it... Stunning.
themandimonster's review
5.0
What makes you feel alive???
The zombie has long been used as a metaphor for a lot of things. I love the zombie genre because not only is it a metaphorical wonder, but what's more terrifying than your friends and family coming after you trying to eat you because they're no longer what they used to be?
Warm Bodies is not like any zombie book I've before. R is a metaphor for how I imagine a lot of people feel...lifeless and longing for more. He knows he's a zombie and he has a higher functioning brain. All he wants is more. He longs for better speaking abilities and the connections in life that we take for granted most of the time.
R's journey takes him to Julie and he falls for Julie, though I won't disclose how or why. The more time he spends with Julie the more humanity returns to him. They're relationship ends up with obstacles and the journey they take together and where they end up is amazing.
Aside from my love for the characters and the great story-line, the writing is some of the most poetic I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I've since read the prequel novella, The New Hunger, which is also really amazing and I anxiously await the sequel. I just can't get enough of this!!!
I'm currently in the process of rereading The New Hunger and Warm Bodies to write down and collect all my favorite lines, excerpts and quotes...and there are many of them. Isaac Marion is an amazing writer!
P.S. The short story, I Am a Zombie Filled With Love, is where it all started and you should definitely check that out. http://www.burningbuilding.com/zombie.htm
The zombie has long been used as a metaphor for a lot of things. I love the zombie genre because not only is it a metaphorical wonder, but what's more terrifying than your friends and family coming after you trying to eat you because they're no longer what they used to be?
Warm Bodies is not like any zombie book I've before. R is a metaphor for how I imagine a lot of people feel...lifeless and longing for more. He knows he's a zombie and he has a higher functioning brain. All he wants is more. He longs for better speaking abilities and the connections in life that we take for granted most of the time.
R's journey takes him to Julie and he falls for Julie, though I won't disclose how or why. The more time he spends with Julie the more humanity returns to him. They're relationship ends up with obstacles and the journey they take together and where they end up is amazing.
Aside from my love for the characters and the great story-line, the writing is some of the most poetic I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I've since read the prequel novella, The New Hunger, which is also really amazing and I anxiously await the sequel. I just can't get enough of this!!!
I'm currently in the process of rereading The New Hunger and Warm Bodies to write down and collect all my favorite lines, excerpts and quotes...and there are many of them. Isaac Marion is an amazing writer!
P.S. The short story, I Am a Zombie Filled With Love, is where it all started and you should definitely check that out. http://www.burningbuilding.com/zombie.htm
desilu94's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
another_bookgirly's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
roglows's review
4.0
i loved it. the writing was great...such good words...great flow.
sweet but not saccharine, bits of nostalgia (on R's parT) but never sentimental. i loves Julie's snark and sass.
the ending felt a little abrupt. maybe i just wanted a little more after the general climax. but so well done.
sweet but not saccharine, bits of nostalgia (on R's parT) but never sentimental. i loves Julie's snark and sass.
the ending felt a little abrupt. maybe i just wanted a little more after the general climax. but so well done.