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A review by git_r_read
V-Wars by Jonathan Maberry
5.0
This is a very intriguing concept, one that I've only seen from one other known author. The concept being a story written by several author, each telling a different aspect of the same tale. It works with George R.R. Martin editing the Wild Card series and it definitely works with Jonathan Maberry at the editing helm here.
Vampires, here, are created by a virus that was released and infected certain folks with 'junk DNA' that turns them into vampires. But the cool thing here, there's more than one type. Bloodsuckers, sure, but some that use life force to get their energy, some are more violent than others. Some enhance personalities already loathsome, some turn from a mellow nature to more aggressive.
My favorite was the story as narrated by Wil Wheaton. He's a natural and the tale he narrated was perfect for his voice. A brother just trying to get used to his new nature as well as find his missing sister.
One or two stories stood out as the main character was able to finally fight back after a lifetime of suppression and owning her own life. One character found she was practically a crime-fighter.
One narrator irritated the bejeezus out of me and I had a hard time listening and one story's character just grated my nerves. It might be different as a handheld. But then I'd have missed Wil Wheaton....
I can recommend this book, set of authors, and editor
Vampires, here, are created by a virus that was released and infected certain folks with 'junk DNA' that turns them into vampires. But the cool thing here, there's more than one type. Bloodsuckers, sure, but some that use life force to get their energy, some are more violent than others. Some enhance personalities already loathsome, some turn from a mellow nature to more aggressive.
My favorite was the story as narrated by Wil Wheaton. He's a natural and the tale he narrated was perfect for his voice. A brother just trying to get used to his new nature as well as find his missing sister.
One or two stories stood out as the main character was able to finally fight back after a lifetime of suppression and owning her own life. One character found she was practically a crime-fighter.
One narrator irritated the bejeezus out of me and I had a hard time listening and one story's character just grated my nerves. It might be different as a handheld. But then I'd have missed Wil Wheaton....
I can recommend this book, set of authors, and editor