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coinchantal's review
3.0
I really wanted to enjoy this book. I normally love zombies, but it is really hard to follow when there are so many characters in the book. I couldn't focus, it was way too chaotic. Didn't know what people to give attention and who don't. A shame because the basic story was good. That is why it only got 3 points, it could have been more.
a_sprinkling_of_books's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, Gore, and Cannibalism
pbanditp's review against another edition
3.0
This is part 1 of a 5 part book from what I can tell. Fun zombie book but there are a lot of “nope that wouldn’t have happened” moments. The “good guys” are just too knowledgeable too quickly. Also, they make some bad decisions that get people killed but still insist on being stubborn.
amia's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading this action packed zombie apocalyptic book. It is the first in a series and I am very fortunate to have received an ARC from the author, who also wrote The Tilt which is awesome zombieless mayhem. The awakening had several surprise twists and turns to keep me up very late. I recommend it to anyone that loves zombie lore or even a good action-adventure horror novel. I am so looking forward to the next book in the series. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting my honest opinion.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting my honest opinion.
vokram's review
2.0
Title: The Awakening: Book One in the Zombie Uprising Series
Author: M. A. Robbins
Publication Date: May 2018
Genre: Horror
Score: 2/5
The Awakening: Book One in the Zombie Uprising Series is a book about the beginning of the zombie uprising. It takes place in Alaska. Unusual heating patterns have started melting the permafrost uncovering a burial ground of nineteenth-century whalers.
First off, this is a novella, not a novel. I don’t know if that is a marketing ploy to get you to buy later novellas in the series or what, but it feels deceitful. I’m glad this was part of the Kindle Unlimited program and that I’m a member because I would be mad to have paid full price for this piece of a novel. Secondly, I detest a main character who is sullen for very little cause. She is very single toned in voice. Whiny. She has a B.S. (inferred) and she wants to lead the group which has a couple of PhDs, including her famous father. She is headstrong in the bad way.
The marketing, tone and single line character development make this one a pass. Not recommended.
Author: M. A. Robbins
Publication Date: May 2018
Genre: Horror
Score: 2/5
The Awakening: Book One in the Zombie Uprising Series is a book about the beginning of the zombie uprising. It takes place in Alaska. Unusual heating patterns have started melting the permafrost uncovering a burial ground of nineteenth-century whalers.
First off, this is a novella, not a novel. I don’t know if that is a marketing ploy to get you to buy later novellas in the series or what, but it feels deceitful. I’m glad this was part of the Kindle Unlimited program and that I’m a member because I would be mad to have paid full price for this piece of a novel. Secondly, I detest a main character who is sullen for very little cause. She is very single toned in voice. Whiny. She has a B.S. (inferred) and she wants to lead the group which has a couple of PhDs, including her famous father. She is headstrong in the bad way.
The marketing, tone and single line character development make this one a pass. Not recommended.
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