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its_me_roxy's review against another edition
3.0
Quick, easy, fun, fast, action packed book. Very far fetched but that's what makes it fun.
ghostly1's review against another edition
Got tired of the fat jokes and couldn't finish.
imzadirose's review against another edition
4.0
Quite enjoyable. Another good book from Jeremy Robinson. Action packed with a not so perfect MC. Love her and the book.
matosapa's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't a deep series but I love his writing style and it was one of my favorite "beach reads" of the year.
It modifies the standard zombie story slightly (with an interesting location - off the coast of Greenland - but what really sold it for me was the main character, Jane. She is the perfect anti-heroine - strong, a wise-ass, and hard as nails when needs must.
The book is filled with current pop references which might turn off some readers but I thought they were funny and not over-used. Be warned that the second in the series ends on a massive cliffhanger so the ride isn't over yet. If you like this book, be sure to check out his "Project ..." series, written under the pen name Jeremy Robinson.
It modifies the standard zombie story slightly (with an interesting location - off the coast of Greenland - but what really sold it for me was the main character, Jane. She is the perfect anti-heroine - strong, a wise-ass, and hard as nails when needs must.
The book is filled with current pop references which might turn off some readers but I thought they were funny and not over-used. Be warned that the second in the series ends on a massive cliffhanger so the ride isn't over yet. If you like this book, be sure to check out his "Project ..." series, written under the pen name Jeremy Robinson.
ziwxbhld's review against another edition
2.0
Entertaining in parts, but marred by a few grammar and spelling errors.
atyaman's review against another edition
2.0
I found the premise of this book interesting for a light reading and that is where it didn't disappoint. The plot and the flow of the story is quite good. After the free sample (about the first 10% of the book) I was hooked so I bought it.
Our main hero (a heroine actually) Jane Harper starts out as a very interesting character with her witty and sarcastic remarks. Unfortunately that will become only repetitive and dull after a while and boring plus tiresome towards the end. Throughout the whole novel only one person show any growth in character, but real the problem here is that none of the characters are written well enough to be engaging. I didn't really like any of them. No, that's not the right phrasing... I couldn't care less for them. If I don't care for the characters than I don't care for what's going to happen to them. See where I go with this? In this case, what's the point? What's left to carry me through the novel? The story – which I liked – and the writing.
So... the writing. It was ok at best, but weak a lot of times. Tons of short sentences and some cringe worthy lines. I think it mostly comes down to that the narrating was really weak. It was like: I see that. I thought that. I said that and I did that...
Please show what happens not just tell it in short sentences.
Let me show what I'm rambling about:
On the plus side I found only 3 or 4 typos (note, my native language isn't English and my spelling is bad). The formatting of the e-book could've been a little bit better, but it's ok.
And finally a personal side note if I may. Of coure this doesn't count towards my rating, just my views on the morality of the author.
While I've searched for reviews of this book I've found the author's facebook page. There's an entry on it from Mr. Bishop:
That's just low.
Our main hero (a heroine actually) Jane Harper starts out as a very interesting character with her witty and sarcastic remarks. Unfortunately that will become only repetitive and dull after a while and boring plus tiresome towards the end. Throughout the whole novel only one person show any growth in character, but real the problem here is that none of the characters are written well enough to be engaging. I didn't really like any of them. No, that's not the right phrasing... I couldn't care less for them. If I don't care for the characters than I don't care for what's going to happen to them. See where I go with this? In this case, what's the point? What's left to carry me through the novel? The story – which I liked – and the writing.
So... the writing. It was ok at best, but weak a lot of times. Tons of short sentences and some cringe worthy lines. I think it mostly comes down to that the narrating was really weak. It was like: I see that. I thought that. I said that and I did that...
Please show what happens not just tell it in short sentences.
Let me show what I'm rambling about:
»I turn on the gas and sprint across the open field. I pass the Viking ruins thirty seconds later. They're about fifty feet to my right. I can't see Jakob or Alvin through the entrance, but I can't see the tent, either. So I continue heading for Peach, who is running in a straight line across the plain, but not toward me, or the shelter.
As I get closer, I see her eyes have kind of a blank stare. "Peach," I shout to her.«
On the plus side I found only 3 or 4 typos (note, my native language isn't English and my spelling is bad). The formatting of the e-book could've been a little bit better, but it's ok.
And finally a personal side note if I may. Of coure this doesn't count towards my rating, just my views on the morality of the author.
While I've searched for reviews of this book I've found the author's facebook page. There's an entry on it from Mr. Bishop:
»Hey TORMENT fans. I need your help! Can you visit the Amazon review page for TORMENT: {amazon link}
See those "most helpful" one star reviews. Can you click "no" button where it asks, "Was this review helpful to you?" And then, on the top three 5 star reviews, can you click "Yes" Thanks!«
That's just low.
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
The story has an interesting setup for creating a new cast of heroes. None of them set out to be heroes but that's what happened. There are lots of unrealistic elements but none of them grated on my nerves to the point that I didn't like the book.
Nice highlights on environmental issues.
Good contrast of characters.
Thumbs up on the climax & plot tie ups.
Predictable & fun story.
The story has an interesting setup for creating a new cast of heroes. None of them set out to be heroes but that's what happened. There are lots of unrealistic elements but none of them grated on my nerves to the point that I didn't like the book.
Nice highlights on environmental issues.
Good contrast of characters.
Thumbs up on the climax & plot tie ups.
Predictable & fun story.
stig_dyrdal's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! A new spin on zombies, a sassy main character and a foundation on the norse lore. And what a cliff hanger! I went online and bought the next book in the series halfway through this book. More please!
mato's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't a deep series but I love his writing style and it was one of my favorite "beach reads" of the year.
It modifies the standard zombie story slightly (with an interesting location - off the coast of Greenland - but what really sold it for me was the main character, Jane. She is the perfect anti-heroine - strong, a wise-ass, and hard as nails when needs must.
The book is filled with current pop references which might turn off some readers but I thought they were funny and not over-used. Be warned that the second in the series ends on a massive cliffhanger so the ride isn't over yet. If you like this book, be sure to check out his "Project ..." series, written under the pen name Jeremy Robinson.
It modifies the standard zombie story slightly (with an interesting location - off the coast of Greenland - but what really sold it for me was the main character, Jane. She is the perfect anti-heroine - strong, a wise-ass, and hard as nails when needs must.
The book is filled with current pop references which might turn off some readers but I thought they were funny and not over-used. Be warned that the second in the series ends on a massive cliffhanger so the ride isn't over yet. If you like this book, be sure to check out his "Project ..." series, written under the pen name Jeremy Robinson.
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
The story has an interesting setup for creating a new cast of heroes. None of them set out to be heroes but that's what happened. There are lots of unrealistic elements but none of them grated on my nerves to the point that I didn't like the book.
Nice highlights on environmental issues.
Good contrast of characters.
Thumbs up on the climax & plot tie ups.
Predictable & fun story.
The story has an interesting setup for creating a new cast of heroes. None of them set out to be heroes but that's what happened. There are lots of unrealistic elements but none of them grated on my nerves to the point that I didn't like the book.
Nice highlights on environmental issues.
Good contrast of characters.
Thumbs up on the climax & plot tie ups.
Predictable & fun story.