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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Benny is almost 15 and in Mountainside, that means he needs to get a job or his rations will be cut. Nothing really appeals to him and he finally has to ask his brother Tom to take him on as an apprentice. He's not sure exactly what Tom does, but Benny thinks he's a coward. On First Night, when everyone started to become zombies, Tom ran, saving Benny and leaving their mom behind. Something Benny just can't forgive or forget. Benny's first time out in the Rot & Ruin changes him. Before he had a deep hatred of zombies but seeing the world through Tom's eyes makes him see how dumb that is. When they come across bounty hunters torturing zombies; bounty hunters Benny has always admired, he can't believe how he's changed. Things are about to get much worse. Benny's friend Nix has been kidnapped and taken to Gameland, where those same bounty hunters throw children against zombies in a deadly game of survival.
Utterly believable and well-executed. Benny can be a frustrating character but he does mature throughout the book. Enough action, adventure, characterization, setting, danger, and a little romance to keep the pages turning.
Utterly believable and well-executed. Benny can be a frustrating character but he does mature throughout the book. Enough action, adventure, characterization, setting, danger, and a little romance to keep the pages turning.
The character development was about as in depth and personal as a blade of grass. The writing was sub-par and seemed like the author was going off every teenage stereotype he could think of. Dialogue was cheesy and awkward- similar to how I'd expect it to be in a bad anime. The zombies were dull and not an ounce terrifying. Action scenes; lackluster.
With that said, I enjoyed the idea of the story. This book had lots of potential but, sadly, fell flat as a pancake.
With that said, I enjoyed the idea of the story. This book had lots of potential but, sadly, fell flat as a pancake.
One of my favorite books of all time. This take on the zombie apocalypse is truly unique, wonderfully told, and very raw and real. Absolutely love it, and would recommend to anyone.
Fantastic. Griping, heartfelt, thoughtful, well-written, tale of a 15 year old boy taking on the "family business" of killing zombies. Is there zombie slashing? Yes. But there is so much more. Great characters, amazing growth and some amazing lines that make you pause and let them roll around in your mind. I really enjoyed this take on the zombie idea.
Benny is about to turn fifteen. At fifteen he has to find a job or his rations will be cut off. The last thing Benny wants to do is join his brother Tom in the zombie killing business, but it turns out to be Benny's only option. Tom takes Benny with him into the land beyond the protective fence, and Benny soon learns that killing zombies isn't as easy or as boring as he originally thought. And one of the other bounty hunters is collecting orphans for the Zombie Games. Tom and Benny have got to locate the game arena and rescue the kids before it's too late.
I LOVE THESE BOOKS! The character development is phenomenal. The world building is astounding and I really love the concept of the whole book.
Jeg troede faktisk ikke, jeg ville blive så glad for den her bog. I begyndelsen irriterede hovedpersonen mig, men kun indtil det gik op for mig, at han var en 15årig dreng og skulle være irriterende.
Romanen er et anderledes og interessant take på zombiegenren, og jeg nød den.
Romanen er et anderledes og interessant take på zombiegenren, og jeg nød den.
I was skeptical - it is after all, a zombie book - but it wasn't about zombies at all - it's about struggle and hardship, love and trust, and human strength. Sure, there are some zombies in the book, but they aren't the real monsters. People are - and then there are the heroes that have to fight them.