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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
The sequel to 'Devil's Wake' finds the band of survivors limping along, looking for sanctuary. They've survived pirate attacks in Yreka (in the previous book), and they are looking for a safe haven. They hear radio broadcasts from Jonas Wales, a charismatic leader, promising shelter in Domino Falls. Jonas is a b-movie star who made a series of action films and now is the town's benefactor, and seems to have known the chaos was going to happen.
When they arrive, all is not completely rosy. Capable people who can serve the community (with skills like foraging, farming or weapons) are let in, while others are left outside the gates to fend for themselves. Also, the group must pass inspection to be sure they aren't infected. In a world ravaged by disease which turns people into something like zombies, you can't be too sure. Then there are the missing girls in the camp, which no one wants to talk about.
The main characters are fully realized and function as a family with disagreements and squabbling, but always coming together to defend each other. Barnes and Due co-wrote the book, but it feels like it was seamlessly written by one person. This story has a good emotional punch, with young characters that I cared about and would like to read more about. The characters have to make some tough decisions and live with the consequences. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
When they arrive, all is not completely rosy. Capable people who can serve the community (with skills like foraging, farming or weapons) are let in, while others are left outside the gates to fend for themselves. Also, the group must pass inspection to be sure they aren't infected. In a world ravaged by disease which turns people into something like zombies, you can't be too sure. Then there are the missing girls in the camp, which no one wants to talk about.
The main characters are fully realized and function as a family with disagreements and squabbling, but always coming together to defend each other. Barnes and Due co-wrote the book, but it feels like it was seamlessly written by one person. This story has a good emotional punch, with young characters that I cared about and would like to read more about. The characters have to make some tough decisions and live with the consequences. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
carlvjack's review against another edition
4.0
Surprised I liked this book as much as I did. I enjoyed the first one more but the sequel was pretty good. My only complaint is that the sequel “Freak Show” was mentioned after the final chapter and I cannot find any information as to why it never was released.
ceridwenanne's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Barnes and Due manage to take a bog standard post-apocalyptic scenario -- newcomers settle into a town that seems too good to be true -- and make the stakes seem like they matter. The opening is a little slow, but when the books gets going, it moves.
essjay's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Much like Devil's Wake, this took a bit to get going, but once it did I could not put it down. Sad that it looks like the final installment isn't going to happen bc I'd really like to know what happens next.
remigves's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
_ngj_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
damarisr's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
littlefemur's review against another edition
5.0
Amen for zombies. I liked the first book more, more zombie action, but this ones still good. Not objectively five stars but I don’t care
kevinhendricks's review against another edition
3.0
The second novel in the Devil's Wake zombie series, this one focuses on a surviving town with a dark secret. Generally I feel like zombie stories need to go somewhere deeper, but it always frustrates me when that somewhere deeper is some kind of super zombie. As if zombies weren't enough. This installment didn't have as much energy as the first one, probably because it takes place in a refuge so the danger isn't quite as heightened.