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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I originally picked it up as the description of the story reminded me of Planescape: Torment, which is an amazing video game. However, a zombie waking up and having a head as a friend is as far as the comparisons to each other go, and while Planescape is incredible, I felt this book was just average. The story starts off interesting, it leaves you wanting to know what is going on in this world and the Noir feel is a cool addition. The book also has several uses of good humor which I enjoyed and it did actually make me laugh a few times which is rare for me while reading.
What really hampered the book for me was the ending, the reveal of who he is, how he figured it out and the resolution all just was underwhelming for me. I don't want to ruin it with spoilers, but it didn't leave me wanting more. I read through fairly quickly, it was an easy read and enjoyable at times. With all that said, I'd say this book is more like a 2.5/5, or exactly average for me.
What really hampered the book for me was the ending, the reveal of who he is, how he figured it out and the resolution all just was underwhelming for me. I don't want to ruin it with spoilers, but it didn't leave me wanting more. I read through fairly quickly, it was an easy read and enjoyable at times. With all that said, I'd say this book is more like a 2.5/5, or exactly average for me.
Braineater Jones
Upon first discovering this book and checking it out, one might be under the impression that it’s some sort of joke or spoof. Check it out anyway – trust me. I love this book. Off the bat, I find myself laughing at it – I do not mean in a mocking way. I mean because the author has a way of writing that is quite humorous. ‘Braineater Jones’ describes his surroundings and situation in a way that paints a very clear picture, provides humor and makes me need to read on. As I do, there are several mysteries afoot and none of them are your typical mystery novel style. This book is like nothing I’ve read before and I just want more.
While Jones is undead, there isn’t any apocalypse / zombie situation going on. People are going about their lives during a difficult time in our history- some are living and some are.. well.. unliving. Jones’s personality promptly shines through, despite the fact that he cannot remember who he is – this is a brilliantly designed character surrounded by other well designed, and funny characters.
The author was even considerate enough to include a glossary in the back to help with some of the slang from the past though I must say I didn’t find this necessary. Any phrases I hadn’t heard before were used in away that were self-explanatory meaning there was no need to be checking back & forth.
Upon first discovering this book and checking it out, one might be under the impression that it’s some sort of joke or spoof. Check it out anyway – trust me. I love this book. Off the bat, I find myself laughing at it – I do not mean in a mocking way. I mean because the author has a way of writing that is quite humorous. ‘Braineater Jones’ describes his surroundings and situation in a way that paints a very clear picture, provides humor and makes me need to read on. As I do, there are several mysteries afoot and none of them are your typical mystery novel style. This book is like nothing I’ve read before and I just want more.
While Jones is undead, there isn’t any apocalypse / zombie situation going on. People are going about their lives during a difficult time in our history- some are living and some are.. well.. unliving. Jones’s personality promptly shines through, despite the fact that he cannot remember who he is – this is a brilliantly designed character surrounded by other well designed, and funny characters.
The author was even considerate enough to include a glossary in the back to help with some of the slang from the past though I must say I didn’t find this necessary. Any phrases I hadn’t heard before were used in away that were self-explanatory meaning there was no need to be checking back & forth.
***I was given a copy of the audio book in exchange for an honest review***
I really enjoyed this audio book. The narrator was the perfect amount of cheesy with his character voices it definitely gave more to the story. I honestly don't think I would've enjoyed it as much if I had read it instead of listened to it. His voice reminds me a lot of the guy who plays Jim Gordon on Gotham. I thoroughly enjoyed the world he created. It was a fresh take on the zombie genre. If you are a fan of noir crime or zombies you need to check it out you will not be disappointed.
I really enjoyed this audio book. The narrator was the perfect amount of cheesy with his character voices it definitely gave more to the story. I honestly don't think I would've enjoyed it as much if I had read it instead of listened to it. His voice reminds me a lot of the guy who plays Jim Gordon on Gotham. I thoroughly enjoyed the world he created. It was a fresh take on the zombie genre. If you are a fan of noir crime or zombies you need to check it out you will not be disappointed.
So, Noir may not be my thing. I generally enjoyed this book but it wasn't something I felt the need to devour. It has the added elements of zombies, not a favorite but not something I loathe. This book turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Extremely creative concept, who who would have thought to combine the two genres?
Braineater is a very likeable fellow, for a zombie. I really enjoyed his narrative, terrific engaging character. I found myself routing for him all the way. Who can resist a tough guy detective?
This book has that AMC feel to it, felt like I was reading a James Cagney movie! I love the whole atmosphere. Not my favorite era, but very entertaining. Definitely not a happy time to be a lady, I probably would have decked somebody! But other than that, and I was warned by the author, all was good.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Steve Rimpici, who really fits the book. He has a great voice for noir, just the right old-timey feel. I loved the pace of the read, it really moved through the whole book, both action and descriptive sections. I would definitely look into more of his reads. I wonder if he has any romances out there? His voice has just enough rasp to make it smexy!
The mystery was intriguing, even if it did not go the way I expected. I did not hate the twist, just felt it was a bit left field. All things considered Mr Kozeniewski penned a pretty great book and chose the perfect narrator to bring it to life!
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
Braineater is a very likeable fellow, for a zombie. I really enjoyed his narrative, terrific engaging character. I found myself routing for him all the way. Who can resist a tough guy detective?
This book has that AMC feel to it, felt like I was reading a James Cagney movie! I love the whole atmosphere. Not my favorite era, but very entertaining. Definitely not a happy time to be a lady, I probably would have decked somebody! But other than that, and I was warned by the author, all was good.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Steve Rimpici, who really fits the book. He has a great voice for noir, just the right old-timey feel. I loved the pace of the read, it really moved through the whole book, both action and descriptive sections. I would definitely look into more of his reads. I wonder if he has any romances out there? His voice has just enough rasp to make it smexy!
The mystery was intriguing, even if it did not go the way I expected. I did not hate the twist, just felt it was a bit left field. All things considered Mr Kozeniewski penned a pretty great book and chose the perfect narrator to bring it to life!
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
This is a delightfully well written noir-pulp detective story set in a 1930s America where zombies are real. People keep coming back from the dead. No one knows why. But they do know that if the newly resurrected drink a lot of booze, it preserves their humanity. If they don't, they turn into mindless brain-eating ghouls. Unfortunately, It's Prohibition America, and booze is illegal! Enter Braineater Jones, a guy who wakes up dead, murdered, with a hole in his chest, and no memory of his former life. He doesn't know who killed him, but he's determined to find out. And to solve mysteries for the other undead along the way.
I was provided with a free audiobook version for an honest review. I enjoyed this noir take of Braineater Jones, a man who wakes up only to find himself dead, and needing to piece his former life's events together. Throughout the story he meets an interesting cast of characters including the oldest living member of the undead who seems to be a fetus in a jar of alcohol, an undead dame who needs his help, and a disembodied head who turns out to be a great help to Braineater. He discovers many things on his journey, some of which surprise not only Jones, but the reader/listener as well.
The audiobook version is fantastic. I listened to it several times because the story and the reader were that good. I recommend this title for those who like a good noir story.
The audiobook version is fantastic. I listened to it several times because the story and the reader were that good. I recommend this title for those who like a good noir story.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A really fun mix of zombie and PI fiction. Following a zombie as he attempts to solve the mystery of his own death is even more entertaining than it sounds, thanks to Kozeniewski's funny descriptions and the voice of Jones' inner monologue. He created a fantastic world, full of prohibition-era criminals, dastardly dames, nefarious nazis, and ROBOTS (sort of, toward the end). It's a lot of fun.
3.5 stars and a whole bunch of fun.
The best part of noir is often the humor, and that is the case here as I had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments. The the narrator of the audiobook, Steve Rimpici, is amazing. Imaginative plot, smooth writing, and incredible voice narration make Braineater Jones a blast.
I ended up picking up the ebook on this as well because some of these passages and events need to be reread and savored. Good stuff and I will definitely look for more from this author.
****I was provided a free copy of the audiobook (bought the ebook myself) for a fair and honest reveiw, and this is it****
The best part of noir is often the humor, and that is the case here as I had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments. The the narrator of the audiobook, Steve Rimpici, is amazing. Imaginative plot, smooth writing, and incredible voice narration make Braineater Jones a blast.
I ended up picking up the ebook on this as well because some of these passages and events need to be reread and savored. Good stuff and I will definitely look for more from this author.
****I was provided a free copy of the audiobook (bought the ebook myself) for a fair and honest reveiw, and this is it****
Waking up in a swimming pool tainted with blood, a hole shot through his chest, he should be dead, and he is. Deemed himself Braineater Jones, he tries to navigate his new undead life. With no memory and few clues, Jones finds himself in a bar with others of his kind. Needing alcohol to keep himself from caving to his cravings, Jones also needs money. Braineater Jones becomes an undead Private Investigator for his own kind. Along with his sidekick, who happens to be a severed head, Jones solves the strange problems of his undead counterparts. However, the one mystery Jones forgets to solve is his own.
Funny and unexpected, Braineater Jones was a wonderful compilation of genres. Set in the 1930’s near prohibition and written in the pulp fiction style, there is a good mix of historical fiction, mystery, zombies and plenty of humor. Through the eyes of Jones, the reader only knows what he does, which isn’t much. This made for a very fast-paced read and kept me wondering what could possibly happen next along with Jones. I loved the incorporation of history at the time and the incorporation of history at the time and the Nazi/zombie connection. There was a great sense of place and time period, even with the inclusion of zombies, the language, atmosphere and people all fit perfectly into this world. The mysteries that Jones solves brought me deeper into his world and contained just the right amount of humor. Braineater Jones is a great pick for anyone looking for a different kind of zombie read.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
Funny and unexpected, Braineater Jones was a wonderful compilation of genres. Set in the 1930’s near prohibition and written in the pulp fiction style, there is a good mix of historical fiction, mystery, zombies and plenty of humor. Through the eyes of Jones, the reader only knows what he does, which isn’t much. This made for a very fast-paced read and kept me wondering what could possibly happen next along with Jones. I loved the incorporation of history at the time and the incorporation of history at the time and the Nazi/zombie connection. There was a great sense of place and time period, even with the inclusion of zombies, the language, atmosphere and people all fit perfectly into this world. The mysteries that Jones solves brought me deeper into his world and contained just the right amount of humor. Braineater Jones is a great pick for anyone looking for a different kind of zombie read.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.