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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Good zombie short stories set as an overarching narrative.
You never expect to read a book from the zombie's perspective. At least, a zombie that still occupies the thoughts, memories and feelings (including pain) from the human inhabitant. But Howey manages to do it, and do it well.
Rather than focus on just one zombie, we come across several zombies, and humans making the transition, as they stumble through post Zombie Apocalypse NYC. There were some instances where I laughed, and some very poignant moments where I felt sorry for the zombies.
Excellent book!
Rather than focus on just one zombie, we come across several zombies, and humans making the transition, as they stumble through post Zombie Apocalypse NYC. There were some instances where I laughed, and some very poignant moments where I felt sorry for the zombies.
Excellent book!
I'd rate it 3.5 really. The premise was intriguing, but like another reviewer said, there was a bit too much of the same thing--following zombies around being zombies until it ended. That said, it was well-written, and I enjoyed the idea behind it.
This book is too horrible for me.
Zombie books are usually post apocalyptic action adventures with bad guys that can be killed without remorse.
I, Zombie mixes the horror of Zombies with the horror of lock in syndrome. Placing characters with no control over their actions behind the eyes of the Zombified body as it commits its horrifying actions.
The compound psychological trauma suffered by the characters is too much for me.
I'm not enjoying myself and have decided to stop reading this book.
Zombie books are usually post apocalyptic action adventures with bad guys that can be killed without remorse.
I, Zombie mixes the horror of Zombies with the horror of lock in syndrome. Placing characters with no control over their actions behind the eyes of the Zombified body as it commits its horrifying actions.
The compound psychological trauma suffered by the characters is too much for me.
I'm not enjoying myself and have decided to stop reading this book.
This was a very difficult book to finish - not because it was poorly written but because of the unremitting despair and futility of the characters and their stories. I tagged it "unique mechanic'because the POV is from the zombie side (expect for a rare case or two). For me, it was amazing how much it changed the feel and weight of the story.
The book contains several major parts, each focusing on a specific zombie or group of zombies and how they arrived at their present state. It's this backstory that caused the horror and despair for me and is a fantastic way to tell the story of a zombie outbreak in New York City.
Highly recommended for Howey/zombie fans but NOT for the easily squeamish or those who like happy endings.
The book contains several major parts, each focusing on a specific zombie or group of zombies and how they arrived at their present state. It's this backstory that caused the horror and despair for me and is a fantastic way to tell the story of a zombie outbreak in New York City.
Highly recommended for Howey/zombie fans but NOT for the easily squeamish or those who like happy endings.
The only thing worse than being a dead, stinking, rotting, festering, flesh-eating zombie is to be a living, remembering, pain-feeling human trapped in a zombie body with no control over your actions. Truly sick and disgusting, this was a wonderful read.
This book is simply addictive. Seeing the world through the eyes of a Zombie, while somewhat foul and disgusting, was so intriguing that I was hooked from the start, and raced ahead to the final page. This was while finding time around work of course.
A must read for fans of both Warm Bodies and World War Z, or for those who enjoy a novel where you get to see life through the eyes of a monster.
A must read for fans of both Warm Bodies and World War Z, or for those who enjoy a novel where you get to see life through the eyes of a monster.
This is one of the most disturbing books I've ever read, but I'm so happy I did. Hugh Howey puts a completely fresh spin on zombie stories. I have loved zombies for a long time but this is the first time I've ever come away from one of these stories feeling so emotionally affected. Howey really is a genius. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.
I loved his shorter works, but in this book the story is repetitive, monotonous and all colour is quickly drained from it. The gore quickly becomes annoying as well. He writes some very good characters, but otherwise this book was a dud.
I like Hugh Howey, this one just didn't do it for me. I love the fresh (haha, pun intended) take on the zombie genre: told from the zombie's point of view. A cautionary tale for all of us: always err on the side of sympathy. If there is some poor soul in there, put them out of their misery. The lack of plot, though, just made this story plod along. Where are we going here? No where, which, I guess, as a zombie, is the point?