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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
This book was crazy good with details. I loved all the gory descriptions, and the kills. It is definitely what I wanted in a zombie book! I overall got too involved with the main character Temple. Whilst I didn't want to put any emotion, she made me feel forever. I over all adored her and her lost innocence. She was so cleverly wished but only fifteen. What really pissed me off was how she died. She went to easily. Her long run in the book was ended by a mutant. She did not deserve the way she died, but I guess that's life. I enjoy this book, and will enjoy any other of Alden Bell's work. Hopefully more zombie books.
When I saw some great reviews with this book I knew I had to had it and read as soon as possible. I started nicely then I stopped to read another two anthologies then I came back in this weekend and finish it... with a bang. I must say what a ride.
This is a post-apocalyptic novel full of zombies or meatskins but in this book they aren't the main protagonists or antagonists if you want. This book starts twenty five years after the outbreak. Our main character is called Temple and she was born after the collapsed so she doesn't knew the world we know so it brought some perspective to this genre/character. Our main character is quite an interesting protagonist that is haunted by hidden horrors from her past (we learn about them as the chapters go) that she is constantly battling. She is more afraid of herslef and her actions than of the walking dead and that's why she shuns everyone. She also thinks that god hates her and won't forgive her actions... The book starts with "God is a slick god. Temple knows. She knows because of all crackerjack miracles still to be seen on this ruined globe." Then she meets Maury an retarted mute and she sees a chance to right some wrongs. In her travels she mets zombies (that aren't that oponnent) and other humans. Some help her and some don't. As she arrives at some place a guy tries to abuse her and she kills her and so she leaves the place and from this moment the brother of the abuser tries to find her to kill her. But this is not just a assassin against another assassin. He, called Moses Todd is a diferent kind of killer. He is the only one who understand her. As he tries to kill her he also tries to reasure her that she is not as evil as she thinks she is. As I said there is affinity, and understanding between them and it's quite good to see how it affects them. He performs a dual role as a father figure (as he helps her soul) and at the same time as a potential murderer. Temple as I said its a good character with a tragic life forced to live a lonely life.
The writing is also important with a prose beautiful to read. It's in the present tense and the lack of conventional dialogue is also a new thing to me. I thought I was listening rather than reading it. Maybe the audiobook (if there is one) can make this even at a greater scale. But believe me when I say that this book has a dark aura in it but at the same time there is something that makes you hope for a better world. As Temple travels to arrive at her destination she meets people on the road and there is friendship in them (most of them). There aren't that many meatskins as well. Most of the books on this genre paints a dark scenery where people loses her virtues and become not better than savages. I think the author risk in this way but I think he was compesated. It worked very well. This book is a must have not only to people who loves zombies but also to anyone who likes post apocalyptic fiction and books that dwell on people, characterization and their relations. Excelent. This writer has a future and I am sure to buy his next book..
This is a post-apocalyptic novel full of zombies or meatskins but in this book they aren't the main protagonists or antagonists if you want. This book starts twenty five years after the outbreak. Our main character is called Temple and she was born after the collapsed so she doesn't knew the world we know so it brought some perspective to this genre/character. Our main character is quite an interesting protagonist that is haunted by hidden horrors from her past (we learn about them as the chapters go) that she is constantly battling. She is more afraid of herslef and her actions than of the walking dead and that's why she shuns everyone. She also thinks that god hates her and won't forgive her actions... The book starts with "God is a slick god. Temple knows. She knows because of all crackerjack miracles still to be seen on this ruined globe." Then she meets Maury an retarted mute and she sees a chance to right some wrongs. In her travels she mets zombies (that aren't that oponnent) and other humans. Some help her and some don't. As she arrives at some place a guy tries to abuse her and she kills her and so she leaves the place and from this moment the brother of the abuser tries to find her to kill her. But this is not just a assassin against another assassin. He, called Moses Todd is a diferent kind of killer. He is the only one who understand her. As he tries to kill her he also tries to reasure her that she is not as evil as she thinks she is. As I said there is affinity, and understanding between them and it's quite good to see how it affects them. He performs a dual role as a father figure (as he helps her soul) and at the same time as a potential murderer. Temple as I said its a good character with a tragic life forced to live a lonely life.
The writing is also important with a prose beautiful to read. It's in the present tense and the lack of conventional dialogue is also a new thing to me. I thought I was listening rather than reading it. Maybe the audiobook (if there is one) can make this even at a greater scale. But believe me when I say that this book has a dark aura in it but at the same time there is something that makes you hope for a better world. As Temple travels to arrive at her destination she meets people on the road and there is friendship in them (most of them). There aren't that many meatskins as well. Most of the books on this genre paints a dark scenery where people loses her virtues and become not better than savages. I think the author risk in this way but I think he was compesated. It worked very well. This book is a must have not only to people who loves zombies but also to anyone who likes post apocalyptic fiction and books that dwell on people, characterization and their relations. Excelent. This writer has a future and I am sure to buy his next book..
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m so happy I finally got around to reading this. Everything worked for me: the writing, pacing, character development, the stakes. It reminded me of The Last of Us meets Station Eleven, but treated the zombies much more as a backdrop and not a driving force.
This is a sort of coming of age, but brutal and bleak. You follow the main character, Temple, and her companion, Maury, for the majority of the book, winding through the US. They encounter different communities, enemies, and hopes for a better world. It all reaches a breaking point at the end, which ended exactly as it should have.
I’m excited to read the second one.
This is a sort of coming of age, but brutal and bleak. You follow the main character, Temple, and her companion, Maury, for the majority of the book, winding through the US. They encounter different communities, enemies, and hopes for a better world. It all reaches a breaking point at the end, which ended exactly as it should have.
I’m excited to read the second one.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
there was one part of this plot I could have done without, but otherwise it was pretty much perfect. and boy oh boy do I love an apocalyptic wasteland...the descriptions of the abandoned & zombie overrun world were really beautiful.
I loved the language and feel of this book. The main character is a frank young woman who gets the most out of the present she lives in.
This book was truly unique and is not to be missed! If you're looking for a book that is exceedingly well written, features genuinely different and complex characters, is unpredictable, and just plain creepy then this book is the one for you. If you thing zombie books are overdone and overrated I challenge you to read this one. Temple our mc was simply brilliant and one helluva female heroine.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very enjoyable read, the twists aren't super surprising but enjoyable nonetheless.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
The southern dialogue was a pain to decipher and the fact that were no freakin dialogue tags. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful read with great imagery and relatable characters. Ending was so sad, though.
Good things about this book:
- it has a fun, slightly pretentious writing style
- it's a book about living in a zombie infested world without zombies popping up all over the place
- it has a strong female protagonist
Things that I could have lived without:
- weird mutants that didn't seem to have a real place or explanation
- an ending that was supposed to be a surprise, but wasn't really
- Moses Todd and his obsession that doesn't really make any sense
Overall a fun book.
- it has a fun, slightly pretentious writing style
- it's a book about living in a zombie infested world without zombies popping up all over the place
- it has a strong female protagonist
Things that I could have lived without:
- weird mutants that didn't seem to have a real place or explanation
- an ending that was supposed to be a surprise, but wasn't really
- Moses Todd and his obsession that doesn't really make any sense
Overall a fun book.