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3.45 AVERAGE
Quirky and charming. Definitely fun for anyone who has (or has yet) to be on a zombie film set.
Some people say high school is stressful. Imagine trying to finish the final month of your freshman year, work a part time job, study for finals, and occasionally still squeeze in some time to eat and sleep. Doable, you say? Now add on the tasks of writing a screenplay, auditioning actors, advertising for extras, finding the money to pay for special effects, scouting locations, and filming an entire feature-length film - all within that same month. Still sound possible? Well, impossible or not, that's exactly what Justin, Gabe, and Bobby decide to do. And if that wasn't enough pressure, their female lead is also the girl of Justin's dreams.
This book is full of references to the long and gory history of zombie films, including debates on the relative merits of slow versus fast zombies, the difference between the infected in "28 Days Later" and actual zombies, and whether the original versions or remakes of their favorite films are better. The friends face challenges such as scary investors, Stinky the Clown, fires, automobile collisions, body piercings, and possible suspension from school. Their lives are spiraling out of control as they try to make their deadline and the story covers every embarrassing detail.
I began laughing as I read the warning at the front of the book to readers who feel, "Books about zombies are evil! Eeeeeevil!" and the calm response of, "Perhaps we'll reconnect on a future novel." And if the professional courtesy shown in that paragraph doesn't get a small giggle out of you, perhaps the next section will. The author goes on to address those of us who are still reading and have not run off to find some lighter fluid to burn the evil book. He states, "Okay, they're gone. No no, don't judge them." How can you resist a book that starts like that?
The overall feeling from the story that stayed with me was similar to films like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," a sort of slowly mounting sense of chaos looming over our hero as he tries to fulfill his quest. Fans of books and films featuring such epic struggles will identify with Justin and his friends and, of course, zombie fans will want to see if the guys succeed in creating the greatest zombie movie ever.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
This book is full of references to the long and gory history of zombie films, including debates on the relative merits of slow versus fast zombies, the difference between the infected in "28 Days Later" and actual zombies, and whether the original versions or remakes of their favorite films are better. The friends face challenges such as scary investors, Stinky the Clown, fires, automobile collisions, body piercings, and possible suspension from school. Their lives are spiraling out of control as they try to make their deadline and the story covers every embarrassing detail.
I began laughing as I read the warning at the front of the book to readers who feel, "Books about zombies are evil! Eeeeeevil!" and the calm response of, "Perhaps we'll reconnect on a future novel." And if the professional courtesy shown in that paragraph doesn't get a small giggle out of you, perhaps the next section will. The author goes on to address those of us who are still reading and have not run off to find some lighter fluid to burn the evil book. He states, "Okay, they're gone. No no, don't judge them." How can you resist a book that starts like that?
The overall feeling from the story that stayed with me was similar to films like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," a sort of slowly mounting sense of chaos looming over our hero as he tries to fulfill his quest. Fans of books and films featuring such epic struggles will identify with Justin and his friends and, of course, zombie fans will want to see if the guys succeed in creating the greatest zombie movie ever.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
http://angelerin.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-greatest-zombie-movie-ever-by-jeff.html?m=0
I'm not really sure where to start with a review for this one. I've been taking some time to try and decide what to say about it, but honestly there isn't a lot to say. This was a very 3 star book for me. Was The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever the greatest book ever? No. Was it a horrible book? No.
The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever was...decent. It was extremely hilarious in parts and a little dull in other parts. This was one of those books that while I was reading it I was interested, but the second I set it down I didn't feel any desire to pick it back up. I feel like I just didn't connect to anything in the book. The characters were funny, the plot wasn't slow, and it wasn't a rough read. I just didn't connect with this one.
Overall The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever was okay. 3 stars is not a bad rating at all. It was still pretty enjoyable in parts. I liked the fact that they were trying to make a zombie movie, but this wasn't regular zombie book. This is not a horror zombie novel. It's a humor novel about filming a zombie movie.
I would recommend this one if you are looking for a light and funny read. The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever would make a great book to read between heavy reads. If you are looking for something super silly then this would be a great one to pick up.
I'm not really sure where to start with a review for this one. I've been taking some time to try and decide what to say about it, but honestly there isn't a lot to say. This was a very 3 star book for me. Was The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever the greatest book ever? No. Was it a horrible book? No.
The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever was...decent. It was extremely hilarious in parts and a little dull in other parts. This was one of those books that while I was reading it I was interested, but the second I set it down I didn't feel any desire to pick it back up. I feel like I just didn't connect to anything in the book. The characters were funny, the plot wasn't slow, and it wasn't a rough read. I just didn't connect with this one.
Overall The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever was okay. 3 stars is not a bad rating at all. It was still pretty enjoyable in parts. I liked the fact that they were trying to make a zombie movie, but this wasn't regular zombie book. This is not a horror zombie novel. It's a humor novel about filming a zombie movie.
I would recommend this one if you are looking for a light and funny read. The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever would make a great book to read between heavy reads. If you are looking for something super silly then this would be a great one to pick up.
Read the full review here: http://newberyandbeyond.com/arc-roundup-january-edition/
*Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was silly, but a lot of fun. Justin wants to make the best zombie movie ever made, but on a budget of $5,000, he and his friends are struggling to make it just okay. From writing the script to casting the movie to finding places to film, everything that can go wrong eventually does. It’s pretty hilarious. Not something I’ll revisit in ten years or push on all of my friends, but certainly something I enjoyed reading.
*Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was silly, but a lot of fun. Justin wants to make the best zombie movie ever made, but on a budget of $5,000, he and his friends are struggling to make it just okay. From writing the script to casting the movie to finding places to film, everything that can go wrong eventually does. It’s pretty hilarious. Not something I’ll revisit in ten years or push on all of my friends, but certainly something I enjoyed reading.
What happens when three buddies decide to make an epic zombie movie with no money, no script, and a one month shooting deadline? Possibly THE WORST ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER!
Imagine the Farrelly brothers while they were growing up, and making YouTube movies. That’s how I picture Justin and his friends – brainstorming, conflicting ideas, bickering, casting, cheese fries, and the kind of teasing you can only do with your best friends.
Struggling with location issues, actor demands, and sleep deprivation, everyone’s tempers shorten, and things escalate quickly. If the movie ever does get made, it might be at the cost of their friendship!
As usual, Jeff Strand had me audibly laughing from the beginning! No, not the beginning of the story… the beginning of the book. The preface. The ‘before you read this book WARNING’. Parts of the story reminded me of IF CHINS COULD KILL: CONFESSIONS OF A B MOVIE ACTOR by Bruce Campbell. A fond remembering of the grueling schedule, agonizing FX, and Murphy’s Laws of film making – but when you’re passionate, and with your friends… it’s worth every minute!
THE GREATEST ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER will be released by Sourcebooks Fire on March 1’st, 2016. I read an advanced copy through NetGalley. Like I’ve said to you many times before – don’t let the Teens & YA classification scare you off!
Full review posted on BBB
Imagine the Farrelly brothers while they were growing up, and making YouTube movies. That’s how I picture Justin and his friends – brainstorming, conflicting ideas, bickering, casting, cheese fries, and the kind of teasing you can only do with your best friends.
Struggling with location issues, actor demands, and sleep deprivation, everyone’s tempers shorten, and things escalate quickly. If the movie ever does get made, it might be at the cost of their friendship!
As usual, Jeff Strand had me audibly laughing from the beginning! No, not the beginning of the story… the beginning of the book. The preface. The ‘before you read this book WARNING’. Parts of the story reminded me of IF CHINS COULD KILL: CONFESSIONS OF A B MOVIE ACTOR by Bruce Campbell. A fond remembering of the grueling schedule, agonizing FX, and Murphy’s Laws of film making – but when you’re passionate, and with your friends… it’s worth every minute!
THE GREATEST ZOMBIE MOVIE EVER will be released by Sourcebooks Fire on March 1’st, 2016. I read an advanced copy through NetGalley. Like I’ve said to you many times before – don’t let the Teens & YA classification scare you off!
Full review posted on BBB
A 2018-2019 Missouri Truman Readers Award preliminary nominee (grades 6-8).
This was surprisingly humorous and fun! I say surprising because I have read a previous book by Strand that I did not find fun or funny although it attempted to be. Justin, 15, and his two best friends decide that they are done making bad movies. Instead, they are going to make the "greatest zombie movie ever". They have just under a month to write a script, find the actors, raise the money, create the effects, and shoot the film. Since it's not a zombie book, it's not particularly violent or gruesome, although there is at least one or two things that are kind of gross.
This was surprisingly humorous and fun! I say surprising because I have read a previous book by Strand that I did not find fun or funny although it attempted to be. Justin, 15, and his two best friends decide that they are done making bad movies. Instead, they are going to make the "greatest zombie movie ever". They have just under a month to write a script, find the actors, raise the money, create the effects, and shoot the film. Since it's not a zombie book, it's not particularly violent or gruesome, although there is at least one or two things that are kind of gross.
Entertaining enough, but the writing could have used a lot of work, and all in all it was kind of 'blah'.
Definitely something my 7th grade students would enjoy. It's light, silly, and not tooooo much depth to it. To be fair, I had no idea what I was expecting when I went into it-- and I enjoyed it!
Would recommend to the kids who enjoy James Patterson's YA novels, and to the kids who read things like Big Nate but should be reading things on a higher level (or just without the graphic novel part).
Would recommend to the kids who enjoy James Patterson's YA novels, and to the kids who read things like Big Nate but should be reading things on a higher level (or just without the graphic novel part).
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes