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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Good book, just not for someone that gets grossed out easily. Probably my favorite type of vampire from the books that I have read. The whole disease thing is a great idea.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I read this book way back when I was in high school. It was the only Scott Westerfeld book in the school library I hadn't read yet, but I didn't know if I really wanted to read a book about vampires. After a few weeks, the urge to read another Scott Westerfeld novel beat out my dislike of the vampire genre, and I am so happy it did!
Peeps is not your traditional vampire story. The vampires are turned by a parasite and referred to as "parasite - positive" or peeps for short. Each chapter begins with the description of a parasite (and I found each fascinating). I'm also a huge fan of Scott Westerfeld's writing style. The way he writes combined with the stories he writes keep me addicted and hanging on to every word. Peeps was just like the others - his excellent style combined with a great story make this one one of my favorites.
Peeps is the reason I have since read several vampire books and I have to say, Peeps is still my favorite. I did like Dead Until Dark (The first of the Southern Vampire Mystery series), but absolutely, positively hated Twilight.
Peeps is not your traditional vampire story. The vampires are turned by a parasite and referred to as "parasite - positive" or peeps for short. Each chapter begins with the description of a parasite (and I found each fascinating). I'm also a huge fan of Scott Westerfeld's writing style. The way he writes combined with the stories he writes keep me addicted and hanging on to every word. Peeps was just like the others - his excellent style combined with a great story make this one one of my favorites.
Peeps is the reason I have since read several vampire books and I have to say, Peeps is still my favorite. I did like Dead Until Dark (The first of the Southern Vampire Mystery series), but absolutely, positively hated Twilight.
In a world where even a kiss could turn you into a vampire (and not the sparkly kind - instead the kind that cohabitates with rats and eats people), Cal - a carrier of the virus who also doesn't sparkle, but doesn't need to eat people, rather raw meat is his thing - must find his progenitor and progenies and bring them back to the night watch, an ancient brotherhood, theoretically dedicated to keeping tabs on the un-sparkly vamps. Then things get weird - it's the first in a series (I can only assume, given how the book just scratches the surface of this world). Cats are king, Cal's found a girl he likes and really doesn't want to make her feral and his progenitor is back, with a secret. Really easily written - the kind of book you could get through in a night or two.
Least favorite
I love Westerfeld, but I think this is my least favorite of his books. Cool concept. Interesting biology. Mediocre plot and characterization.
I love Westerfeld, but I think this is my least favorite of his books. Cool concept. Interesting biology. Mediocre plot and characterization.
Another pacy and original plot by the wonderful Westerfeld. Nothing gratuitous about the necessary sexual references in this novel (the parasite is passed on by kissing), yet it is still best for the 15 and over age group. The tone of the narrator is a younger version of Maverick - and the genre of the book is closer to detective thriller than Sci -Fi - unless Vampire is a genre of its own by now.
Exciting and action packed, this novel would appeal equally well to both sexes, and is sure to appeal. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
This book is the republication of Peeps by another name - don't be misled as I was into buying it thinking it another title altogether.
Exciting and action packed, this novel would appeal equally well to both sexes, and is sure to appeal. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
This book is the republication of Peeps by another name - don't be misled as I was into buying it thinking it another title altogether.
This book was FASCINATING. I think one of the best I've read all year. I love the fresh/unique approach to monster myth (vamps, werewolves, zombies) and combining that with science. All the parasite bits were really fascinating...though if I had read this like 15 yrs ago when I was overly paranoid I would probably be freaked out. I think what it says about nature providing a solution and the evolution of things is pretty darn interesting too.
I really liked his writing style too, very low key and relatable and sciency stuff can easily get bogged down in details. It was a good mix of levity and mystery/tension. It's not often times that you read about a parasite's MO and chuckle to yourself (at least I don't).
I really liked his writing style too, very low key and relatable and sciency stuff can easily get bogged down in details. It was a good mix of levity and mystery/tension. It's not often times that you read about a parasite's MO and chuckle to yourself (at least I don't).
emotional
informative
mysterious
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
this book wasn't bad but at the same time it's wasn't that great. having every other chapter be not about the story was a weird choice. main takeaway i got was it was very mid but not bad
Unconventional, quirky, and an otherwise unique take on the typical vampire novel. I enjoyed the alternating chapter format which adds some "fun fact" knowledge to the narrative.
So much fun! Westerfeld's dialogue is just fabulous, and made me laugh out loud more than once. His writing is really engaging, his ideas are original, and both the humour and the creepy bits were really well done.