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shh_reading85's review
4.0
I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have such a deep love and respect for post-apocalyptic stories. I've read many, watched many and played many games involving the topic. This one is just as awesome.
I enjoyed the story. The world building was impeccable. You could easily picture the now desolate Los Angeles as the main characters did their job. But it is no shocker, as Roy works in animation.
The characters are first introduced as Red and Blue as they do their job which is to retrieve the wealth left behind by the zombies. A job title called a Reaper.
Blue is significantly more reserved and calmer, whereas it is obvious that Red wears the right colour of passion and wildfires. He is much more excited for the kill and the gaining of treasures, dreaming of visiting brothels. The contrast between the two are really quite clear.
But damn, I can't decide which is more terrifying, the runner or Maude. Probably the runner. Having played zombie games with running zombies, either you get it or it gets you, most of the time.
The story itself is a very minimalist way of writing. Which can be quite tricky to read. There is some faltering in the flow of the story, which is where editing comes in handy. However, it didn't really take away from the story.
This is a pretty good short story and debut from Roy. Just when it was getting good, it ended. I want more, dang it! I look forward to Gus and Oscar's adventures.
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I have such a deep love and respect for post-apocalyptic stories. I've read many, watched many and played many games involving the topic. This one is just as awesome.
I enjoyed the story. The world building was impeccable. You could easily picture the now desolate Los Angeles as the main characters did their job. But it is no shocker, as Roy works in animation.
The characters are first introduced as Red and Blue as they do their job which is to retrieve the wealth left behind by the zombies. A job title called a Reaper.
Blue is significantly more reserved and calmer, whereas it is obvious that Red wears the right colour of passion and wildfires. He is much more excited for the kill and the gaining of treasures, dreaming of visiting brothels. The contrast between the two are really quite clear.
But damn, I can't decide which is more terrifying, the runner or Maude. Probably the runner. Having played zombie games with running zombies, either you get it or it gets you, most of the time.
The story itself is a very minimalist way of writing. Which can be quite tricky to read. There is some faltering in the flow of the story, which is where editing comes in handy. However, it didn't really take away from the story.
This is a pretty good short story and debut from Roy. Just when it was getting good, it ended. I want more, dang it! I look forward to Gus and Oscar's adventures.
Stop by and check out more reviews and interviews on Shh, I am Reading
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