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theablibrary's review
4.0
This book was really strange and I had to put the book down for some parts. I had to skip through some things in the book but overall I did enjoy it!
I received an advance review copy for free from booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free from booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
scarecrow2013's review
5.0
I honestly had no idea where this book was going to go. I absolutely loved it! The pain, the joy, and sorrow infused into this book. The details were amazing, and just the overall perspective. Igor was my favorite character. I loved seeing how he dealt with the challenges he faced and even grew to live people coming into his life. He never gave up once, and that's a character we need.
Cults, politics, and just dealing with today's views on people. Of course, it was all intermingled to Cannibalism. This book really makes you think about things and realize things need change, and Igor certainly was that man.
I'm glad I read this book.I received this ARC free and I really enjoyed it.
Cults, politics, and just dealing with today's views on people. Of course, it was all intermingled to Cannibalism. This book really makes you think about things and realize things need change, and Igor certainly was that man.
I'm glad I read this book.I received this ARC free and I really enjoyed it.
laurie_lecompte's review
5.0
This book was a unique and entertaining take on a cannibal/zombie story. There is a disease that causes people to crave human flesh, and the story follows one particular infected person who is fighting against the evils that have arisen as a result of this disease. I enjoyed the exploration of this dystopian world where some weird and extreme political factions pop up from people who fear of the virus and infected, and from people advocating for cannibals’ rights and lifestyle. The main character is an infected person who has a lot of fear about whether he can control his cannibalistic urges and even gets a scary face tattoo to let people know that he is someone to be avoided. His giant stature and face tattoo are an interesting juxtaposition to his kind nature and background as a super smart scientist. We follow his adventure of saving an abandoned child who has caught the attention of a seriously demented group of cannibals.
This book was a fast read and I really enjoyed this unique portrayal of a world trying to deal with a group of people who is compelled to eat other people. Definitely recommend if you are into disease-related distopian novels.
Thank you to LibraryThing and the author for this copy in exchange for an honest review!
This book was a fast read and I really enjoyed this unique portrayal of a world trying to deal with a group of people who is compelled to eat other people. Definitely recommend if you are into disease-related distopian novels.
Thank you to LibraryThing and the author for this copy in exchange for an honest review!
booksandsalt's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wjanna's review
4.0
This book was really strange and I had to put the book down for some parts. I had to skip through some things in the book but overall I did enjoy it!
I received an advance review copy for free from booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free from booksirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
mliedtke07's review
5.0
I read this book with a preconceived notion that I would be reading a typical zombie book. Drooling, blood thirsty, snarling zombies. I was so pleasantly surprised that this was in a league of its own! Igor is so complex and well thought out and I was rooting for him through the whole book. My heart went out to him as he suffered setback after setback. The world building and dynamics of the characters was top notch! This book was such a pleasure to read and I will definitely be looking up other works this author has penned!
I was given an advance copy of this book for free and all of my opinions are my own.
I was given an advance copy of this book for free and all of my opinions are my own.
hilaryb's review
4.0
Conversation with my 8year old.
Kid: “Mommy, what are you reading about now?”
Me: “It’s about people who get sick.”
Kid: “Like Covid?”
Me: “Not like Covid. These people want to chew on other people.”
Kid: “Like zombies?”
Me: “Zombies are dead, these people are alive. So I guess if Covid and Zombies got married they’d raise this little book baby.”
Kid: “Sounds cool! Can I read it?”
Me: “Nope!”
This is like nothing I’ve ever read before. But here we are. It’s my first “horror comedy” genre.
Author Dana Hammer has created a world where people can be infected with a virus that turns them into cannibals. There’s “feasting” cannibals and “non-feasting” cannibals. In this world cannibals are segregated and rehabilitated against craving human flesh. They are encouraged to abstain from all meat, alcohol and drugs and avoid competitive sports. They are highly monitored and regulated for public safety. Like most government regulated limitations, there are people who don’t agree. There are some cannibals who believe they should be allowed to live their life and eat flesh as they please.
When you meet Igor, he is already infected with the virus and is living his life the best way he can. He is a big scary cannibal who loves to pick and press wildflowers because it’s zen as fuck. He’s a non-feaster who is trying hard to resist the urges this virus has forced on him. He meets some uninfected people and sets out for a cure.
My favorite quotes of the book:
“It makes me sick inside most of the time. All this wasted potential I see in you guys, every day. But then again, sometimes one of you goes and eats somebody’s face, and then all this babysitting makes sense.” - uninfected regulator
“Earlobes are the bubble gum of the cannibal community, a chewy treat that lasts forever and satisfies cravings between meals. It does not, however, freshen breath.” - Igor
Overall this was a good book. It didn’t end how I expected and it kept me interested. If you’re looking to get into the horror genre, this is a good book to start with. I’d consider it “soft-horror” if that’s a thing. If horror is your genre of choice and you’re looking for a palate cleanser between the deeply disturbing, this book will do that for you. Thank you so much to Book Sirens and Cinnabar Moth Publishing for this electronic ARC. This is my honest review of the book “The Cannibals Guide to Fasting” by Dana Hammer. This book is set to release in September!
Kid: “Mommy, what are you reading about now?”
Me: “It’s about people who get sick.”
Kid: “Like Covid?”
Me: “Not like Covid. These people want to chew on other people.”
Kid: “Like zombies?”
Me: “Zombies are dead, these people are alive. So I guess if Covid and Zombies got married they’d raise this little book baby.”
Kid: “Sounds cool! Can I read it?”
Me: “Nope!”
This is like nothing I’ve ever read before. But here we are. It’s my first “horror comedy” genre.
Author Dana Hammer has created a world where people can be infected with a virus that turns them into cannibals. There’s “feasting” cannibals and “non-feasting” cannibals. In this world cannibals are segregated and rehabilitated against craving human flesh. They are encouraged to abstain from all meat, alcohol and drugs and avoid competitive sports. They are highly monitored and regulated for public safety. Like most government regulated limitations, there are people who don’t agree. There are some cannibals who believe they should be allowed to live their life and eat flesh as they please.
When you meet Igor, he is already infected with the virus and is living his life the best way he can. He is a big scary cannibal who loves to pick and press wildflowers because it’s zen as fuck. He’s a non-feaster who is trying hard to resist the urges this virus has forced on him. He meets some uninfected people and sets out for a cure.
My favorite quotes of the book:
“It makes me sick inside most of the time. All this wasted potential I see in you guys, every day. But then again, sometimes one of you goes and eats somebody’s face, and then all this babysitting makes sense.” - uninfected regulator
“Earlobes are the bubble gum of the cannibal community, a chewy treat that lasts forever and satisfies cravings between meals. It does not, however, freshen breath.” - Igor
Overall this was a good book. It didn’t end how I expected and it kept me interested. If you’re looking to get into the horror genre, this is a good book to start with. I’d consider it “soft-horror” if that’s a thing. If horror is your genre of choice and you’re looking for a palate cleanser between the deeply disturbing, this book will do that for you. Thank you so much to Book Sirens and Cinnabar Moth Publishing for this electronic ARC. This is my honest review of the book “The Cannibals Guide to Fasting” by Dana Hammer. This book is set to release in September!
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