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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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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
heyoitsrachel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ariaunarae's review against another edition
I couldn't finish it. I watched the movie first, and I realize that that was a bad idea.
hansem's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alli_thebookgiraffe's review against another edition
5.0
This is the story of R and his struggles as a zombie and its told in his point of view. i think this is a really great zombie story, its quite different. through the story he starts becoming more human. He starts seeing that eating humans is wrong, gets a heartbeat and starts getting his human complexion back. It gives a new light to zombies. No one ever thought they had feelings and thoughts and even marriages. R doesn't even know if the other zombies have thoughts like his. It is a wonderful story. I recommend this book to anyone. Even people like me who are not fans of zombies.
cheye13's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this story. The movie adaptation is absolutely watered down and wrung out compared to the book. Going in, I was a little wary of both the male author and the male narrator's pov, but I found it sufficiently well-rounded while also feeling like a unique character. It did feel a little long-winded, and I questioned the message or theme quite a bit, but overall, it was a perfectly fine read. Unlike the movie, it's not a romcom, or a zombie/post-apocalypse story. I'd describe it more as YA speculative literary fiction, and recommend it as a sort of bridge from genre fiction to literary.
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. I loved the original take on zombies but I wasn’t really feeling the relationship.