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jbliv's review against another edition
2.0
First, Hater is not really a novel. It's part of a novel (I assume) . For me, that breaks trust with the reader, so I won't be back. Not that I mind a series. Take McCammon's Matthew Corbett series, for example, the difference being that each book is a standalone novel, one of merit in its own right. Or take King's Green Mile - - at least he telegraphed that one well in advance. But this, a full price $10 book? No way.
Next, the first two thirds of the book is pure exposition, devoid of any direct main character involvement in the plot. Everything happens off screen, and we learn mostly through cable news, or third person stories shoved into the narrative. It's quite shocking, the lack of direct action for the bulk of this "novel." It's worse, considering how far off the rails this goes by the end.
Barely any personal conflict, and no resolution at all, make for a poor read.
Next, the first two thirds of the book is pure exposition, devoid of any direct main character involvement in the plot. Everything happens off screen, and we learn mostly through cable news, or third person stories shoved into the narrative. It's quite shocking, the lack of direct action for the bulk of this "novel." It's worse, considering how far off the rails this goes by the end.
Barely any personal conflict, and no resolution at all, make for a poor read.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
3.0
Let’s get a couple things straight. David Moody has written Zombie fiction, His novel [b:Autumn|8103876|Autumn|David Moody|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1429272451s/8103876.jpg|255391] is one of the most unusual takes on a zombie outbreak I have ever read, and if someone is looking for a good zombie read, I recommend that book.
1. Hater IS NOT A ZOMBIE BOOK. It is a zombie book like “28 Days Later” was a zombie movie.
2. In fact, on the surface Hater is a sort of spin off of 28 days later, you know without the rage infected monkeys, and from the infected point of view. But only on the surface. Hater IS NOT A 28 DAYS LATER RIP-OFF. The infected are not influenced by rage at all. They are infected with fear. Their entire “fight or flight” instincts are ramped up into overdrive and then their ability enact the “flight” response has been stripped away. The Haters perceive that they are fighting for their very lives and it is a kill or be killed situation.
3. NO ONE SHOULD LIKE Danny McCoyne. He is an anti-hero. Let’s face it, even before he is infected he was a bit of a tool. But that’s the point, we all know people like that. He is just your average douche bag. He is not a super douche or particularly evil.
Now that you have these three points in mind, go enjoy this book. I know I did.
PS this is book number 2 in my “2016 Lite N Fluffy Summer Reading List”
3 of 5 stars
1. Hater IS NOT A ZOMBIE BOOK. It is a zombie book like “28 Days Later” was a zombie movie.
2. In fact, on the surface Hater is a sort of spin off of 28 days later, you know without the rage infected monkeys, and from the infected point of view. But only on the surface. Hater IS NOT A 28 DAYS LATER RIP-OFF. The infected are not influenced by rage at all. They are infected with fear. Their entire “fight or flight” instincts are ramped up into overdrive and then their ability enact the “flight” response has been stripped away. The Haters perceive that they are fighting for their very lives and it is a kill or be killed situation.
3. NO ONE SHOULD LIKE Danny McCoyne. He is an anti-hero. Let’s face it, even before he is infected he was a bit of a tool. But that’s the point, we all know people like that. He is just your average douche bag. He is not a super douche or particularly evil.
Now that you have these three points in mind, go enjoy this book. I know I did.
PS this is book number 2 in my “2016 Lite N Fluffy Summer Reading List”
3 of 5 stars
mattgorski's review against another edition
1.0
This seems like a great short story, but I'll never know since I didn't finish it. Character development was awful, story development was worse. I was halfway through the book and nothing had happened. Yes there were some attacks witnessed by the disposable main character, but that was it.
The main character was impossible to like or even care about. The domestic family life descriptions made me sick to my stomach.
There may have been some redeeming qualities about the character, maybe he grows a set of balls or something, but I couldn't make the journey to find out. The author didn't keep me invested in the story enough.
The main character was impossible to like or even care about. The domestic family life descriptions made me sick to my stomach.
There may have been some redeeming qualities about the character, maybe he grows a set of balls or something, but I couldn't make the journey to find out. The author didn't keep me invested in the story enough.
ashleylynne920's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
bee_m's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kathythelibraryteacher's review against another edition
1.0
A no-go.
I didn’t enjoy this book. I found the characters one dimensional and incredibly unlikeable. It is an interesting concept. The execution simply didn’t hold my interest.
I didn’t enjoy this book. I found the characters one dimensional and incredibly unlikeable. It is an interesting concept. The execution simply didn’t hold my interest.
brian9teen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
2.0
lisawreading's review against another edition
2.0
I've come to realize that the three little words I hate the most when it comes to fiction are "to be continued". It was not until I was three pages from the end of "Hater" that I discovered that this book is the first in a trilogy, and boy, do I feel ripped off. "Hater" has an interesting plot: Seemingly normal people suddenly turn into ruthless killers, and as the wave of violence spreads and becomes unstoppable, society falls apart with no rational explanation. The writing in this book is only fair, peppered with clunky sentences and imprecise grammar. The overall story is intriguing, although the characters are wooden and not terribly appealing. As I read "Haters", I was drawn onward by the promise of finding out the secret behind the violent transformations. Unfortunately, no answers are provided. The book ends with a great big battle scene, and then those three dreaded words. I doubt I'll be back for part two.