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Dead [a Lot] by Howard Odentz
5.0
I was initially drawn in by the cover of this book. The bad news is the cover has very little to do with the actual book. The good news is it's still a really good book.
Dead (A Lot) follows the Light twins, Tripp and Trina, as they maneuver through a world overrun with Necropoxy, a virus that turns people into zombies, and make their way to their aunt's farm in the country, picking up stray survivors along the way.
The story is told in the first person POV of Tripp Light. I'm not going to lie, he's not perfect. He's a bit selfish, a bit self-centered, and a bit lacking in the tact and sensitivity departments. All in all, he's your average teenage boy. The voice and characterization is spot on and I loved it for that.
Right out of the gate, the plot is fast-paced and action packed (like any good zombie book should be) and infused with some great humor. It's a fun and entertaining ride and I was sad when it can to the end. Over the course of the book, I really came to care about the motley cast of characters and enjoyed reading their interactions.
The gore level is HIGH in this book; more so than I was expecting based on the cover. There were a few parts that made me a bit squeamish, so if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, be forewarned.
I would definitely recommend adding this book to your shelf if you're a fan of zombies. And even if you're not a fan, I still think you should give this book a try, it will make a great introduction to the genre.
I received a free copy of this book to review.
Dead (A Lot) follows the Light twins, Tripp and Trina, as they maneuver through a world overrun with Necropoxy, a virus that turns people into zombies, and make their way to their aunt's farm in the country, picking up stray survivors along the way.
The story is told in the first person POV of Tripp Light. I'm not going to lie, he's not perfect. He's a bit selfish, a bit self-centered, and a bit lacking in the tact and sensitivity departments. All in all, he's your average teenage boy. The voice and characterization is spot on and I loved it for that.
Right out of the gate, the plot is fast-paced and action packed (like any good zombie book should be) and infused with some great humor. It's a fun and entertaining ride and I was sad when it can to the end. Over the course of the book, I really came to care about the motley cast of characters and enjoyed reading their interactions.
The gore level is HIGH in this book; more so than I was expecting based on the cover. There were a few parts that made me a bit squeamish, so if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, be forewarned.
I would definitely recommend adding this book to your shelf if you're a fan of zombies. And even if you're not a fan, I still think you should give this book a try, it will make a great introduction to the genre.
I received a free copy of this book to review.