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cinnamon's review
3.0
Solid. My biggest gripe with zombie books is when the characters don't react realistically at first, but the characters acted surprisingly realistically here. I think the choice to give them some background knowledge of zombies (i.e., watching The Walking Dead) was definitely smart, but their reactions to having to kill zombies was still human and what I think even a seasoned zombie vet would feel at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse.
rmdavies92's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
outofyourlexicon's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
hannahmaybookreviews's review
3.0
Synopsis:
It is day one of the end of the world. It starts with three teenagers being trapped in a hot and stuffy basement, whilst the lady who used to own the house is dead, outside their door and trying to get in, scraping and moaning and showing no sign of relent. Just a few hours ago they were listening to music, in Thomas’ car with no care in the world other than feeling hot and sweaty. As they delivered their last paper to the old lady’s house, they didn’t know their lives would turn to chaos and the end of the world was about to begin.
Review:
Before receiving this copy, I had not read an apocalyptic book before so I was unsure as to whether I would connect with this book or not, however I was looking forward to exploring something new.
I really liked the author’s idea to split his books up into each day, so you can really see how much can actually happen in one single day and how things can change drastically over a few hours.
The book jumped straight into the action and was past faced throughout with drama right up until the last page which makes it perfect for reads who are action addicts. Personally, I like to have a bigger build up however as the story will be split into days, I understand that a big build up will not work for this storyline, therefore I was not put off the book. The chapters were short and snappy and were well suited to the pace of the book.
I was unable to connect with the characters as I like to know character backgrounds but for this read it was actually better that I didn’t as you don’t want to get too attached to anyone during a zombie apocalypse. I also couldn’t believe the characters stupidity at times, but I realised this plays a huge part with the story.
When reading I did find the story a little unbelievable but again this worked with the storyline and I am intrigued to see how the story pans out over the days ahead!
It is day one of the end of the world. It starts with three teenagers being trapped in a hot and stuffy basement, whilst the lady who used to own the house is dead, outside their door and trying to get in, scraping and moaning and showing no sign of relent. Just a few hours ago they were listening to music, in Thomas’ car with no care in the world other than feeling hot and sweaty. As they delivered their last paper to the old lady’s house, they didn’t know their lives would turn to chaos and the end of the world was about to begin.
Review:
Before receiving this copy, I had not read an apocalyptic book before so I was unsure as to whether I would connect with this book or not, however I was looking forward to exploring something new.
I really liked the author’s idea to split his books up into each day, so you can really see how much can actually happen in one single day and how things can change drastically over a few hours.
The book jumped straight into the action and was past faced throughout with drama right up until the last page which makes it perfect for reads who are action addicts. Personally, I like to have a bigger build up however as the story will be split into days, I understand that a big build up will not work for this storyline, therefore I was not put off the book. The chapters were short and snappy and were well suited to the pace of the book.
I was unable to connect with the characters as I like to know character backgrounds but for this read it was actually better that I didn’t as you don’t want to get too attached to anyone during a zombie apocalypse. I also couldn’t believe the characters stupidity at times, but I realised this plays a huge part with the story.
When reading I did find the story a little unbelievable but again this worked with the storyline and I am intrigued to see how the story pans out over the days ahead!
deli__'s review
4.0
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Usually, I'd say zombie stories aren't my thing, but of course Nick Clausen would change that.
This was so fast paced and so atmospheric that I didn't even notice time going by while reading it. This author has a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and always wanting to find out what happens next. I will never not recommend his books.
Can't wait to read Day 2!
Usually, I'd say zombie stories aren't my thing, but of course Nick Clausen would change that.
This was so fast paced and so atmospheric that I didn't even notice time going by while reading it. This author has a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat and always wanting to find out what happens next. I will never not recommend his books.
Can't wait to read Day 2!
jazzydays's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
wtaylor1321's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
ggallinot's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Quick and fun read. If you like zombies it’s a great, fast paced story. I like that it focuses on the early days. Sometimes the jump from initial outbreak to post apocalyptic endgame is too sudden in this genre so appreciate the focus on the early chaos.
Reasoning for outbreak is a little farcical in my opinion. Some minor issues:
The knife being mentioned and never being used or thought about was hard to believe when the whole focus is killing a few zombies. If they decide it’s too close quarters to use, fine. But to not take it with you or even discuss was a bit hard to believe.
Also, how the zombies got out of the house needed to be fleshed out. Since the whole concept is how one mistake moment can lead to the end of the world, it’s important to cover how zombies got out of the house.
Reasoning for outbreak is a little farcical in my opinion. Some minor issues:
The knife being mentioned and never being used or thought about was hard to believe when the whole focus is killing a few zombies. If they decide it’s too close quarters to use, fine. But to not take it with you or even discuss was a bit hard to believe.
Also, how the zombies got out of the house needed to be fleshed out. Since the whole concept is how one mistake moment can lead to the end of the world, it’s important to cover how zombies got out of the house.
the_wistful_word_witch's review
3.0
I'm not usually one for apocalyptic zombie books, but this was a really interesting take on the origin story! So much so that I read it in one sitting. I even looked forward to seeing what happened in the second one!