Zombies: Theyre Not All Brain-Eaters

I got this book through First Reads, the first fiction book I've won through the program, so I'm a little sad I have to rate it so low. Truthfully, it was pretty hard to read. I get where the author is coming from, sort of the world at the end of Shaun of the Dead only with more with-it zombies.

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The concept is one that I was drawn to, but the execution fell flat. The style is pretty laden with problems addressed in any creative writing class and what should be clever referen I got this book through First Reads, the first fiction book I've won through the program, so I'm a little sad I have to rate it so low. The style is pretty laden with problems addressed in any creative writing class and what should be clever references Dr.

West and towels anyone? The characters could be taken far, but so much time is spent explaining their every waking thought that there's just no time to get to like them. The writer breaks the fourth wall with criticism of his own work I know it's a first novel, but the technique feels much earlier in the writer's career than that.

I hate leaving negative reviews, but I just didn't finish this book with much more than a meh feeling. There is apparently a sequel in the works, and I hope the writer learns to trust the reader more and leave a bit more to the imagination rather than spelling everything so blatantly clear. Jan 05, Deborah Sastroredjo rated it it was ok Shelves: Scientists created an antidote for death.

Everybody that can come back is coming back thanks to this. And yeah, not everybody is eating brains — personally this was confusing for me. I mean what kind of self respecting zombie are you? They decide on a road trip and then the things that happens between friends whose life have changed a little too much happen.

It was nice to read a different kind of zombie story, but it was also a little … strange. Which is not a bad thing. Aug 23, S. Figuhr rated it really liked it. I bought this book as a kindle edition. I really enjoyed how the zombies are not portrayed as the typical mindless masses only intent on feeding and making more of them. I caught quite a few movie references that had me grinning in glee, and am looking forward to the next book in the series. Oct 02, Lance Gettler rated it liked it.

I received a review copy of this book, and while zombies aren't really my genre, this book was a fun quick read. It was enjoyable enough to sit and read in one sitting on a Sunday afternoon. Betty rated it it was ok Sep 16, Linda F Sanders rated it it was amazing Apr 30, France marked it as to-read Aug 06, Ciara is currently reading it Aug 11, Kent marked it as to-read Aug 15, Alana marked it as to-read Aug 17, Frederick Rotzien marked it as to-read Aug 17, Robert Craig marked it as to-read Aug 17, Kiran Parry marked it as to-read Aug 17, Laura Dobb marked it as to-read Aug 17, Sharon Kennedy marked it as to-read Aug 17, Margaret scotland marked it as to-read Aug 17, John marked it as to-read Aug 17, Vikki Sanderson marked it as to-read Aug 17, Melissa ownsbey marked it as to-read Aug 17, Xeno marked it as to-read Aug 17, John Scott marked it as to-read Aug 17, Mario Aguilar marked it as to-read Aug 17, Alyse Foust marked it as to-read Aug 17, Cindy Gates marked it as to-read Aug 17, Miriah Isel marked it as to-read Aug 17, Barbara Zitsch marked it as to-read Aug 17, These zombies might not actually be dead, but victims of paralysis induced by the use of puffer-fish venom.

The cinematic creature referred to in the question first appeared in George A Romero's Night of the Living Dead , in which the word "zombie" is never used — Romero himself has stated he regarded them as "ghouls". The lazy use of the term "zombie" has now moved so far away from the Haitian original that it is even applied to the infected maniacs of 28 Days Later , who haven't even died.

Zombies do not attack and eat other zombies for the same reason you do not attack and eat your neighbours. Contrary to popular belief, they are not cannibals.

The main reason why the underground and fast rail S-Bahn systems in Berlin are better than in London is because even before the second world war the railheads were linked: Two more underground lines U9 and U7 have been built since the war to enable West Berliners to travel from the north to the south of the city without having to travel underneath East Berlin which was always a bit scary, with rackety tracks and border guards standing with Kalashnikovs on ghost stations.

However, operation leaves a lot to be desired: The underground is filthy, as the city council is too strapped to clean it up, and the S-Bahn had to take three-quarters of their trains out of service this summer when they discovered problems with the wheelsets and the axles that could have led to fatal derailments.

This was a direct result of Deutsche Bahn German Rail preparing to float on the stock market in since shelved , and closing four out of six maintenance workshops and cutting down on inspections. On paper, the S-Bahn made a profit, but the service suffered with closure of ticket offices and platform staff.

It's not as rosy as British visitors might think at first sight. I remember waiting for a bus on the corner of Unter den Linde in Berlin one day, alongside a middle-aged German chap who in other circumstances I'm sure would have been friendly and affable. But he was straining to hold a fuming rage in place. We got into talking and I discovered the reason for his rage was that the bloody bus was a whole six minutes late. Yes, sheep do, but it's shortlived. For a few weeks the lambs skip and play, keeping well in sight of Mum. Then suddenly they seem altogether more muscular.

The look in their eye changes. They escape under gates and over hedges, and hang about in small groups on the corner of lanes. The stance is unmistakable: As a former teacher I have a strong urge to tell them off. If I'm in a hot country and have the air conditioning on it feels nicely fresh.