Scan barcode
A review by ryanpfw
Feedback by Mira Grant
4.0
Spoilers for Feedback!
I love the concept of the entire series, a credible (if there is such a thing) zombie apocalypse where society hangs on, adapts, and we the reader experience layered world-building from the socio-economic impact of blood testing to how much politics doesn’t really seem to change.
I’m going to freely admit that I read the trilogy years ago, as well as the shorter vignettes. I didn’t remember the character of Clive by name until I looked him up. I recalled the overall plot from Feed but genuinely don’t recall where the CDC storyline ends up by the end, although I certainly remember the conclusion of Sean and George’s plot.
I give high marks for diversity, to the point where it almost seemed to be a checklist of groups to represent. Mat certainly didn’t get the chance to come into his own. Moreover, as I tend to say during reviews, “Why are you telling this story?” Real life is about monotonous experiences that coalesce into a real life experience. I wouldn’t read my life story. I’m not a zombie hunter. I want escapism from monotony and ironically, plagues.
This was the story of bloggers who got caught up in something beyond their control. Admittedly, when John kicked the plot into gear, I was as surprised as the bloggers. I didn’t think anything they said warranted it and I never looked back to see what it was they said that triggered him. They lose lives, go on the run, end up under Clive’s control, escape to Abby, and eventually fled to Ireland, never to be heard from again.
Umm...why? I once commented in a review about a character unworthy to be the co-lead in a narrative, I wouldn’t read a book about someone who trained for the Olympics and decided it was hard and gave up. Not everything needs to a book. Mad props here for world building and potential characters. The plot was messy, and that’s a good thing. Just where it went? I’m not quite sure it justified the journey, as it couldn’t be too loud and interfere with the original trilogy.
4 stars for effort.
I love the concept of the entire series, a credible (if there is such a thing) zombie apocalypse where society hangs on, adapts, and we the reader experience layered world-building from the socio-economic impact of blood testing to how much politics doesn’t really seem to change.
I’m going to freely admit that I read the trilogy years ago, as well as the shorter vignettes. I didn’t remember the character of Clive by name until I looked him up. I recalled the overall plot from Feed but genuinely don’t recall where the CDC storyline ends up by the end, although I certainly remember the conclusion of Sean and George’s plot.
I give high marks for diversity, to the point where it almost seemed to be a checklist of groups to represent. Mat certainly didn’t get the chance to come into his own. Moreover, as I tend to say during reviews, “Why are you telling this story?” Real life is about monotonous experiences that coalesce into a real life experience. I wouldn’t read my life story. I’m not a zombie hunter. I want escapism from monotony and ironically, plagues.
This was the story of bloggers who got caught up in something beyond their control. Admittedly, when John kicked the plot into gear, I was as surprised as the bloggers. I didn’t think anything they said warranted it and I never looked back to see what it was they said that triggered him. They lose lives, go on the run, end up under Clive’s control, escape to Abby, and eventually fled to Ireland, never to be heard from again.
Umm...why? I once commented in a review about a character unworthy to be the co-lead in a narrative, I wouldn’t read a book about someone who trained for the Olympics and decided it was hard and gave up. Not everything needs to a book. Mad props here for world building and potential characters. The plot was messy, and that’s a good thing. Just where it went? I’m not quite sure it justified the journey, as it couldn’t be too loud and interfere with the original trilogy.
4 stars for effort.