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friarzero's review against another edition
2.0
There's no third act. The situation is established, it gets worse, and then it ends. I know every book has to be a trilogy these days but I still expect each entry to be a complete story. This is just the cherry on top of the cake of mediocrity. In this world characters are assigned a job and one personality trait, so it's hard to feel invested in these cardboard people. When the guns are out the prose shifts to short declarative prose shotgunned at us to create the illusion of tension but the descriptions are so flat and matter of fact that the effect wears thin fast. When the guns aren't in sight the story proceeds down an assembly line of things that happen. There's not a lot of build up or reflection, a thing happens and then it is done happening and another thing happens. It's as lifeless as the protagonists.
Honestly this feels like a hastily assembled work made to fill contract obligations, so the author can go back to the books they actually care about. I don't know, maybe all this author is capable of is this recycled grey pulp? I'm in no hurry to find out.
Honestly this feels like a hastily assembled work made to fill contract obligations, so the author can go back to the books they actually care about. I don't know, maybe all this author is capable of is this recycled grey pulp? I'm in no hurry to find out.
suleika's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! This was incredibly good. *Ecopy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review, this in no way influenced my rating/review
If you like zombies then you will like this story but if you don't like zombies you will still like it, ha! The monsters in the story are not quite zombies but pretty close, they are a mutation from a virus (Ebola and something bioengineered) it was the best of mother nature and man made.
The story is all action, I loved it. It was a very entertaining story and very intense. It had me at the edge of my seat and didn't bore me one second.
It also has some mystery and even a little itty bit of romance or at least I see a romance brewing in the future. Can't wait to read the next book to see if it goes anywhere.
Loved the characters, they are all strong and they are all different with very different personalities. Kate and Reed are my faves of course but I also love Riley and Horn and Dr. Ellis. The story is well written and I have to say that this is definitely the best post-apocalyptic story I have ever read. The infected are a bit on the scary side and the descriptions are awesome, you can really see it in your head and it does paint a very scary picture. They are fast and strong and you just want them to die and stop killing the good people. The measures taken by the government were very scary and something that made you think what if?
I have to say that this book would make a really awesome movie and I would definitely watch.
It really is an awesome story and one I will recommend to all my friends.
This author is definitely one I will read from again.
If you like zombies then you will like this story but if you don't like zombies you will still like it, ha! The monsters in the story are not quite zombies but pretty close, they are a mutation from a virus (Ebola and something bioengineered) it was the best of mother nature and man made.
The story is all action, I loved it. It was a very entertaining story and very intense. It had me at the edge of my seat and didn't bore me one second.
It also has some mystery and even a little itty bit of romance or at least I see a romance brewing in the future. Can't wait to read the next book to see if it goes anywhere.
Loved the characters, they are all strong and they are all different with very different personalities. Kate and Reed are my faves of course but I also love Riley and Horn and Dr. Ellis. The story is well written and I have to say that this is definitely the best post-apocalyptic story I have ever read. The infected are a bit on the scary side and the descriptions are awesome, you can really see it in your head and it does paint a very scary picture. They are fast and strong and you just want them to die and stop killing the good people. The measures taken by the government were very scary and something that made you think what if?
I have to say that this book would make a really awesome movie and I would definitely watch.
It really is an awesome story and one I will recommend to all my friends.
This author is definitely one I will read from again.
shanblackman's review against another edition
4.0
There's nothing new here. This story is your typical virus to "zombie" type, in the vein of 28 Days, The Crazies and World War Z among countless others. But it was still very enjoyable. I don't think I've met a zombie story I haven't liked.
bytor's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.5
entrejl's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lazyreader's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
4 Stars for Narration by Bronson Pinchot, 3 Stars for Story
Solid apocalypse story due to humane mistakes. For those who label this as a zombie story? Maybe they need to re-read/listen to details about the bio-weapon and what it did. Those exposed are changed to an extreme. It's not dead flesh being animated by some other source.
The story is very focused on events and what is happening. I'm not really attached to any of the characters. I like that I'm kept on my toes on who is going to get the axe. The important bits are predictable but told in a manner that's entertaining.
4 Stars for Narration by Bronson Pinchot, 3 Stars for Story
Solid apocalypse story due to humane mistakes. For those who label this as a zombie story? Maybe they need to re-read/listen to details about the bio-weapon and what it did. Those exposed are changed to an extreme. It's not dead flesh being animated by some other source.
The story is very focused on events and what is happening. I'm not really attached to any of the characters. I like that I'm kept on my toes on who is going to get the axe. The important bits are predictable but told in a manner that's entertaining.
erikam's review
3.0
Better than Orbs, but still not on the Hell Divers level. The writing needs work as far as character depth, but the story line is great. I really like that this author has such a range of stories.
Is there a possible romance brewing between Kate & Beckham? (I hope so!) There is good science behind the infected, but I wouldn't consider this a true zombie story. The military aspect seems almost forced, but not exactly realistic (based solely on other military fiction I've read). The author makes a point to let us know that the infected still have some sot of humanity left deep inside (a "hint") which makes them less mindless or monstrous at times, although it is unclear if this is really the case or if it is wishful thinking on the protagonist's part.
Gibson's character is the epitome of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." Overall good story.
Is there a possible romance brewing between Kate & Beckham? (I hope so!) There is good science behind the infected, but I wouldn't consider this a true zombie story. The military aspect seems almost forced, but not exactly realistic (based solely on other military fiction I've read). The author makes a point to let us know that the infected still have some sot of humanity left deep inside (a "hint") which makes them less mindless or monstrous at times, although it is unclear if this is really the case or if it is wishful thinking on the protagonist's part.
Gibson's character is the epitome of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." Overall good story.
hazelbright's review
3.0
Not bad enough to stop me from going on to the second in the series. The second book in the series got rid of me, though.
lilyn_g's review
4.0
Good book. Not amazing, didn't cover any new ground, but nonetheless very good.
Enough that I'm genuinely looking forward to reading the next one.
Enough that I'm genuinely looking forward to reading the next one.