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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
Quick read. Follow up to Zoo, but I must say this was a bit better than the first. I would love a continuation,but it seems this may be the last.
Would've been a 4/5, but you had to say "feral Elvis impersonator". Minus one star for that crap. Not even kidding.
non stop action packed into 150 pages....you get what you are promised.
this short book was very interesting and gripping and I loved the short chapters and obviously the whole concept of book shots. can't wait to read more.
this short book was very interesting and gripping and I loved the short chapters and obviously the whole concept of book shots. can't wait to read more.
In all honesty, this sequel was unnecessary but since I read the first one and this was only a book shot, I figured I could read it between novels. Of course it ended with a cliff hanger. I’m wondering if that is because of the tv series. Overall, a quick easy read. It can be read in one sitting.
The search for an antidote for the cause of the ferocious animal attacks becomes more high-stakes as humans start experiencing symptoms as well, making them turn feral.
The original interest in this book stemmed from my interest in animal attacks and unknown illnesses, as well as the short length of the book and having previously watched the show. I was going to start with "Zoo" but I wasn't sure if I would like the authors writing style so I wanted to read something a bit shorter and managed to stumble upon this. Hopefully, the first book will end up being a pretty fast read as well.
I feel that this was a very quick read, although it took me over a week since a majority of the book I only occasionally read on the 3-5 minute ride home from school, finishing the last 30-or-so pages today.
The original interest in this book stemmed from my interest in animal attacks and unknown illnesses, as well as the short length of the book and having previously watched the show. I was going to start with "Zoo" but I wasn't sure if I would like the authors writing style so I wanted to read something a bit shorter and managed to stumble upon this. Hopefully, the first book will end up being a pretty fast read as well.
I feel that this was a very quick read, although it took me over a week since a majority of the book I only occasionally read on the 3-5 minute ride home from school, finishing the last 30-or-so pages today.
Now that's the way to write a cliff hanger. Main plot and subplot completed and new complication began. Great 160 page story.
2.5 stars rounded up to 3. I don't know whats happening with thrillers lately for me because I don't seem to be enjoying them as much as I used to. Honestly the ending of this short read was really good, but the middle was just a blur. I did enjoy the first novel Zoo a lot so I don't know what happened. Maybe it's just me.
As I leap into the foray of James Patterson's BookShots, I thought it best to start with a story based on a full-length novel I read years ago. Zoo was quite the phenomenon when it was published, positing what the world might be like if animals turned on humans through a pheromone-triggering set of cerebral changes. In this story, Jackson Oz is living in quasi-seclusion with his family in Greenland. His wife, Chloe, and son, Eli, have been able to adapt, though they are far from pleased with the isolated living situation. When the US Department of Energy reaches out to Oz, he is intrigued by the new approach to the HAC (human-animal conflict), focussing on scientific rather than military options. Oz chooses to leave Chloe and Eli in Paris with her family while he jets around the world to various locations, gathering evidence and samples that might help reverse or minimalise the effects overtaking the world. While in South Africa, Oz and the rest of the scientific group discover a feral human, wondering if things have morphed into the human realm. Further proof emerges in other parts of the world, which is the newest concern and adds new urgency. When Chloe and Eli's time in Paris is compromised, Oz does all he can to reunite with them at a rural laboratory, while dodging feral humans at every turn. With the President of the United States demanding answers, Oz must find a way to tame the feral human issue before the entire world is overrun, leaving the 'healthy' contingent as a minute minority. An interesting follow-up to the original novel and worth the few hours of invested time to read.
I remember when I read ZOO and how I had a hard time suspending enough reality to completely enjoy the book. When I saw this BookShot, I thought I ought to give the idea another chance, knowing that I would not need to invest too much time to see what I thought. Patterson and DiLallo present an interesting concept in the continual fight between animal and humans, seeking to approach things from a scientific perspective. With much action and a high degree of drama, combined with short chapters and some plausible characters, I found myself somewhat intrigued to see how things would play out. Still in that realm of science fiction, I am able to keep a mind open enough to muddle through this piece. The BookShots idea is interesting, as Patterson lures readers with a short story to whet their appetite or bridge things between two full-length novels. I can see this lining his pockets as he continues with more co-author pieces, though their quality remains something for readers to judge over the next year or two.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and DiLallo for this interesting idea. I may not be hooked on the HAC idea, but the effort leaves me curious to see what else might be on offer.
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I remember when I read ZOO and how I had a hard time suspending enough reality to completely enjoy the book. When I saw this BookShot, I thought I ought to give the idea another chance, knowing that I would not need to invest too much time to see what I thought. Patterson and DiLallo present an interesting concept in the continual fight between animal and humans, seeking to approach things from a scientific perspective. With much action and a high degree of drama, combined with short chapters and some plausible characters, I found myself somewhat intrigued to see how things would play out. Still in that realm of science fiction, I am able to keep a mind open enough to muddle through this piece. The BookShots idea is interesting, as Patterson lures readers with a short story to whet their appetite or bridge things between two full-length novels. I can see this lining his pockets as he continues with more co-author pieces, though their quality remains something for readers to judge over the next year or two.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and DiLallo for this interesting idea. I may not be hooked on the HAC idea, but the effort leaves me curious to see what else might be on offer.
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http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
While I haven't read Zoo, this book was easy to get the gist of and a fun and exciting short read that kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending makes me hope that eventually there is another part in this series as it ends on a cliffhanger.
this quick book was just what i needed to re-jumpstart my reading. having seen the tv show i knew of the characters nad the duel perspective worked well for this small novel.