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gabyelle_97's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
yodamom's review
5.0
Imagine you are in the head of a zombie. You hunger, you moan, you go about routines, and you search for something. Wow, this book takes you there and it's not at all what you would expect. Yes, they is the eating of flesh/brains and the rotting, but there is also desire for more. they can't remember how they became, nor their old lives. The living are few and killing them at every chance. Everyone is in survivor mode, there has been no time for discovering what this new existence is. Till "R" eats a brain that takes him down a road of revelations that change everything. His friend "M" is a favorite character and steals several scenes.
I loved, loved, loved this book. I found myself cheering for the zombies, I really liked them.
I loved, loved, loved this book. I found myself cheering for the zombies, I really liked them.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, in a strange way. Wish it didn't swear so much or refer to sex and the like so often. But still, it was great. Good writing, though maybe a little more flowery that I usually like, it wasn't too much and instead actually added to the story. It was a little confusing at times with dreams and the like, but very readable. I just loved it in a weird way. I'm not usually one to like zombie/apocalypse books, but this one charmed me. Possibly because it's romeo and juliet, but better.
wafaasher's review
4.0
Warm Bodies is the first zombie-related book I've ever read and I wasn't expecting much from it. But it blew me away!
The writing style of the author was so beautiful and unique; I loved it. A lot of the stuff was very deep and poetic. I didn't think it was possible to incorporate such well written and thought provoking stuff into a story about zombie apocalypse, but Isaac Marion proved me wrong.
I grew more in love with R with every page- it was hard not to like him.
I was a tad bit disappointed with the ending.. I thought it was slightly rushed. Or maybe I just wanted to read more of it? I don't know. I think it wasn't explained much so everything about the cure and the progress can be described in the later books in the series. Very excited for the sequel!
The story over all was very riveting and engrossing- I'm glad I got to read it before the movies comes out. :D
Speaking of which, I absolutely adore the actors they have cast, and the trailer looks awesome!
The writing style of the author was so beautiful and unique; I loved it. A lot of the stuff was very deep and poetic. I didn't think it was possible to incorporate such well written and thought provoking stuff into a story about zombie apocalypse, but Isaac Marion proved me wrong.
I grew more in love with R with every page- it was hard not to like him.
I was a tad bit disappointed with the ending.. I thought it was slightly rushed. Or maybe I just wanted to read more of it? I don't know. I think it wasn't explained much so everything about the cure and the progress can be described in the later books in the series. Very excited for the sequel!
The story over all was very riveting and engrossing- I'm glad I got to read it before the movies comes out. :D
Speaking of which, I absolutely adore the actors they have cast, and the trailer looks awesome!
bewitchedandbewildered's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much. R was the sweetest zombie ever and I loved how Julie's character was so independent and strong. I actually saw the movie before I finished the book but it was amazing but very different in my opinion. I recommend it to everyone. Its funny but still gruesome and romantic.
magnolia4039's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mimimilaa's review against another edition
3.0
I watched this movie a few years ago and I thought that it was just the cutest story, so I wanted to read it. It's been on my TBR for a while, and this book was exactly what I expected it to be. It was weird and cute at the same time; a very interesting take on Romeo and Juliet and forbidden love. It was one of those cutesy reads that you pick up just because you want something a little heart-warming. Oddly enough that's exactly what this book does.
That being said, I cannot bring myself to rate it more than 3.5 stars for two reasons:
1. While I did think it was a cutesy read, I just didn't get a lot of out it. I didn't want to get a lot out it either, that's not what I was expecting. But it's not one of those blow-you-away kind of books which is totally fine. I loved the story but it didn't make me think and I didn't think it was overly impressive, just an interesting new way to think about Romeo and Juliet.
2. While the story is really cute, the writing isn't necessarily impressive. If I hadn't watched the movie before reading the book, I may not have even finished this book. At about 150 pages in, I just kind of wanted to power through it and get the story over with because I just wasn't a fan of the way it was written. I can't exactly pinpoint why that is, but it just wasn't my style.
I still think this story is so adorable, but I honestly prefer the movie version of this story rather than the book. I think it translated into a movie very well and it just didn't drag like it did in the book.
That being said, I cannot bring myself to rate it more than 3.5 stars for two reasons:
1. While I did think it was a cutesy read, I just didn't get a lot of out it. I didn't want to get a lot out it either, that's not what I was expecting. But it's not one of those blow-you-away kind of books which is totally fine. I loved the story but it didn't make me think and I didn't think it was overly impressive, just an interesting new way to think about Romeo and Juliet.
2. While the story is really cute, the writing isn't necessarily impressive. If I hadn't watched the movie before reading the book, I may not have even finished this book. At about 150 pages in, I just kind of wanted to power through it and get the story over with because I just wasn't a fan of the way it was written. I can't exactly pinpoint why that is, but it just wasn't my style.
I still think this story is so adorable, but I honestly prefer the movie version of this story rather than the book. I think it translated into a movie very well and it just didn't drag like it did in the book.
mehsi's review
2.0
I heard many things about this book, quite a lot of it was good and glorious. And of course I should mention all the hype that was around this book and its movie.
Now, I have to say, after reading the book, that I can somehow see why everyone would like it. Zombies + capability to think + young, gorgeous living girl + love, it sounds all perfect, but I can tell you, it got quite boring soon.
First of all R, he was a nice zombie (that sounds quite strange, I know), but he was, he thought and his thoughts were all pretty philosophical. He was wondering about his existence, who he was and what he was doing. He can also utter words, unlike what seems most zombies who just grunt and moan. I don't know for sure, but I couldn't find anything that indicated why R and M could talk. And I would have loved to know about it.
Juliet, mm she was ok, but also at times an idiot. Going out? While there are zombies and such all around you? Bad idea, girl, bad idea.
And ugh, at the whole Perry parts, at first I liked it, but soon it took quite a big part of the book and I just skimmed/skipped through most of them.
The whole fixing zombies part was interesting, it was new, but I also found it a bit lame and I am still not 100% what the cure was after all that, maybe because I just gave up after that.
I also don't see in why we would need a second book, this book pretty much finishes most of the things I would want to know, and it ends on a pretty good and final note.
In overall, a decent book, 2 to 3 stars. I would recommend it to those who are seeking a fun zombie book.
Now, I have to say, after reading the book, that I can somehow see why everyone would like it. Zombies + capability to think + young, gorgeous living girl + love, it sounds all perfect, but I can tell you, it got quite boring soon.
First of all R, he was a nice zombie (that sounds quite strange, I know), but he was, he thought and his thoughts were all pretty philosophical. He was wondering about his existence, who he was and what he was doing. He can also utter words, unlike what seems most zombies who just grunt and moan. I don't know for sure, but I couldn't find anything that indicated why R and M could talk. And I would have loved to know about it.
Juliet, mm she was ok, but also at times an idiot. Going out? While there are zombies and such all around you? Bad idea, girl, bad idea.
And ugh, at the whole Perry parts, at first I liked it, but soon it took quite a big part of the book and I just skimmed/skipped through most of them.
The whole fixing zombies part was interesting, it was new, but I also found it a bit lame and I am still not 100% what the cure was after all that, maybe because I just gave up after that.
I also don't see in why we would need a second book, this book pretty much finishes most of the things I would want to know, and it ends on a pretty good and final note.
In overall, a decent book, 2 to 3 stars. I would recommend it to those who are seeking a fun zombie book.
tapertuva's review
dark
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0