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thebibliovile's review
adventurous
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
karadavis1990's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I disagree with Adhfords sentiments on bin chickens.
sofeeeee's review
5.0
Somehow this author managed to top the first book, this one was truly amazing , I couldn't believe how hectic this all got but am so pleased it did, the characters were awesome and the situation is truly strange, I had so much fun reading this book and will definitely re-read at some point. Top marks for this one!
neencohen's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Sole survivor was a gruesome mix of dark humour and flinch worthy horror. Sole survivor II takes that same feeling and triples is (much like a certain character … shhhh spoilers). The same brilliant writing that sucks you in and gets directly into the action and meat of the story … yep, I really did just say meat (eeeeeekkkkk you’ll get it when you read it).
It’s a short fantastic read. Great characters, some that even made me want to hit things, into their faces, with a bat.
The horrific details throughout the book alternated in making me cringe and laugh. I might have some issues.
It was also a fun experience reading a book that talks about the scenery and the places the characters go and know exactly what they are seeing because it’s actually set in my home town. … this is ridiculously rare and damn did I get a kick out of it.
Overall the book highly disturbed me and for that Zachary Ashford gets top rating because for me to be both disturbed and still enjoy the book this much is definitely a rare feat.
voidedlux's review
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
blatdriver's review
5.0
This is such a awesomely fun read, this book has everything you want in a creature feature sequel, more and bigger in everyway.
You don't have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it dose add a lot of the background story, so I highly recommend reading it first.
The Unnerving's Rewind or Die series, is reminiscent of the 80s and 90s classic cheesy slasher movies.
You don't have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it dose add a lot of the background story, so I highly recommend reading it first.
The Unnerving's Rewind or Die series, is reminiscent of the 80s and 90s classic cheesy slasher movies.
catsluvcoffee's review
4.0
Unnerving's Rewind or Die series is an love story to the blood-spattered covers of horror movies of the 70s', 80s', and 90s'. Capturing the spirit of those garish gore-filled films, this series seeks to recreate the B-horror feel of those decades and once again, Zachary Ashford has created a volume overflowing with viscera and wit.
Sole Survivor II: Drop Bears on the Loose picks up after the island carnage of Sole Survivor. Now our lone survivor December Foss is trying to find her way back in the "real world" after the broadcaster reality slaughter. Permeated with survivor's guilt, December is struggling to fulfill her obligation to continue to promote the show that took the life of her friend Robin. Constantly bombarded with the same questions on every talk show and podcast that she has to appear on, now December is the target of an animal rights group known as the Ark—as if she is the one responsible for using the drop bear massacre as entertainment. You certainly don't need to read the first novella to enjoy this one, but it definitely ups the enjoyment.
Ashford wastes no time in delivering the same ridiculous amount of mangling and macerating as before, beginning with the gruesome death of an activist cameraman. With blood fountaining and teeth and nails tearing, it's a bloody start to a second helping of transmogrified drop bear chaos. It's a slice-and-dice free-for-all as the modified bears proliferate and dispense havoc and destruction over all who come in contact with them. As before, there is unquestionably nothing cute and furry about these creatures but it's even worse now. This time we get behind the scenes and some up close and personal action with television network owner and producer, Joseph Steinberg and his pet scientists as they perfect their creature mutations.
The dialogue is snarky and funny (though the jokes do occasionally dip into crude, an unwelcome change from the first novella). The violence is ferocious, the blood is flowing, and the guts are spilling. The large cast once again allows for plenty of grisly and raw deaths. This marsupial murder mayhem is absolute. Characters are introduced just to be ripped and torn to pieces by the beasts and sometimes even by Steinberg's goons. If you thought it was thankfully all over, the ending is left open with just enough opportunity to make this duo a trio.
This is just a merry romp gruesomely filled with blood and gore and monstrous killer koala uproar. Like the tag line says: Bigger, badder, hungrier...". If you are looking for twisted timelines and plot points you have to concentrate to comprehend, you won't find it here. But you won't have this much fun anywhere else!
Review at Ginger Nuts of Horror
Sole Survivor II: Drop Bears on the Loose picks up after the island carnage of Sole Survivor. Now our lone survivor December Foss is trying to find her way back in the "real world" after the broadcaster reality slaughter. Permeated with survivor's guilt, December is struggling to fulfill her obligation to continue to promote the show that took the life of her friend Robin. Constantly bombarded with the same questions on every talk show and podcast that she has to appear on, now December is the target of an animal rights group known as the Ark—as if she is the one responsible for using the drop bear massacre as entertainment. You certainly don't need to read the first novella to enjoy this one, but it definitely ups the enjoyment.
Ashford wastes no time in delivering the same ridiculous amount of mangling and macerating as before, beginning with the gruesome death of an activist cameraman. With blood fountaining and teeth and nails tearing, it's a bloody start to a second helping of transmogrified drop bear chaos. It's a slice-and-dice free-for-all as the modified bears proliferate and dispense havoc and destruction over all who come in contact with them. As before, there is unquestionably nothing cute and furry about these creatures but it's even worse now. This time we get behind the scenes and some up close and personal action with television network owner and producer, Joseph Steinberg and his pet scientists as they perfect their creature mutations.
The dialogue is snarky and funny (though the jokes do occasionally dip into crude, an unwelcome change from the first novella). The violence is ferocious, the blood is flowing, and the guts are spilling. The large cast once again allows for plenty of grisly and raw deaths. This marsupial murder mayhem is absolute. Characters are introduced just to be ripped and torn to pieces by the beasts and sometimes even by Steinberg's goons. If you thought it was thankfully all over, the ending is left open with just enough opportunity to make this duo a trio.
This is just a merry romp gruesomely filled with blood and gore and monstrous killer koala uproar. Like the tag line says: Bigger, badder, hungrier...". If you are looking for twisted timelines and plot points you have to concentrate to comprehend, you won't find it here. But you won't have this much fun anywhere else!
Review at Ginger Nuts of Horror
kkehoe's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.0
A fun, ridiculous romp that far surpasses its predecessor.
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