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A review by mrfrank
Zomblog by T.W. Brown
3.0
ZOMBLOG is zombie writer T.W. Brown's first attempt at a full blown zombie story. Originally written as an actual daily blog it was later published as a full length novel launching Brown's writing career and also indie publishing on his own imprint, May December Publications.
ZOMBLOG is a classic zombie tale set in blog format. The zombie apocalypse hits and we follow an otherwise ordinary person on an extraordinary journey through the turmoil of a global panic. The story travel through all the usual caveats one can typically expect from a zombie survival story; safe havens, caravan, shady military forces, outlaw gangs and of course the ever vile zombies.
What Brown is able to pull off where most fail is a captivating and exciting story despite using the tried and true cliches of the genre. The POV that writing in blog format provides a unique storytelling perspective. Add to that an unexpected twist halfway through and you wind up with a dynamic story where most fail.
There are a few glitches in the story. First Brown introduces a cast of characters that disappear almost as quickly as they pop up. The effect can be dizzying and confusing at times. As well the plot itself struggles to find itself if ever. The protagonists don't seem to have a reason that drives them nor is it really clear what they are headed for. It's all just day to day living. Realistically that's fine but in story land a bit more is needed.
I had the opportunity to discuss the finer and lesser points of this story with the author via my podcast. He recognizes the failures and a
In the meantime please enjoy other great episode assures that the further installments of the series refocus the intent of the characters and the writing gets clearer. I have no doubt of this as I've read other of Brown's books and they are much better then ZOMBLOG.
You have to start somewhere so you may as well dive in to book one of ZOMBLOG. Remember it's a four book journey. Don't let the rough points detract from the fact that all in all this is a solid zombie story for those that love zombies.
You can listen to the podcast featuring ZOMBLOG and interview with TW Brown at: http://booksbeerbullshit.podbean.com/2012/07/31/episode-7-fish-sticks-and-the-herb-ox-band/
ZOMBLOG is a classic zombie tale set in blog format. The zombie apocalypse hits and we follow an otherwise ordinary person on an extraordinary journey through the turmoil of a global panic. The story travel through all the usual caveats one can typically expect from a zombie survival story; safe havens, caravan, shady military forces, outlaw gangs and of course the ever vile zombies.
What Brown is able to pull off where most fail is a captivating and exciting story despite using the tried and true cliches of the genre. The POV that writing in blog format provides a unique storytelling perspective. Add to that an unexpected twist halfway through and you wind up with a dynamic story where most fail.
There are a few glitches in the story. First Brown introduces a cast of characters that disappear almost as quickly as they pop up. The effect can be dizzying and confusing at times. As well the plot itself struggles to find itself if ever. The protagonists don't seem to have a reason that drives them nor is it really clear what they are headed for. It's all just day to day living. Realistically that's fine but in story land a bit more is needed.
I had the opportunity to discuss the finer and lesser points of this story with the author via my podcast. He recognizes the failures and a
In the meantime please enjoy other great episode assures that the further installments of the series refocus the intent of the characters and the writing gets clearer. I have no doubt of this as I've read other of Brown's books and they are much better then ZOMBLOG.
You have to start somewhere so you may as well dive in to book one of ZOMBLOG. Remember it's a four book journey. Don't let the rough points detract from the fact that all in all this is a solid zombie story for those that love zombies.
You can listen to the podcast featuring ZOMBLOG and interview with TW Brown at: http://booksbeerbullshit.podbean.com/2012/07/31/episode-7-fish-sticks-and-the-herb-ox-band/