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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Goodreads sometimes bugs me... I had written a nice long review but it crashed. Argh...
Good tale but I've read better from him. This is a zombie tale but without zombies, well at least for most of the book. Only a couple of pages with them. The main story is in a bunker as a band of survivors try to survive with limited provisions. I really like that descend into madness as the main character (Peter) tries to survive killing other survivals whilst a zombie apocalpyse is just outside the doors.
Interesting theme is the descent into chaos by humans in face of an apocalpyse. Most writers have a dark perspective of human nature (my as well) that humankind is worst than "things" out there.
This novella links to his Labyrinth Mythos but besides some notes (connection to Dead Sea per exemple) but it could be a separate book.
Would I advice it to you?
If you want a good story about a descend into madness propelled by hunger and thirst - Yes
If you want a good zombie tale - Yes but with precautions.
Good tale but I've read better from him. This is a zombie tale but without zombies, well at least for most of the book. Only a couple of pages with them. The main story is in a bunker as a band of survivors try to survive with limited provisions. I really like that descend into madness as the main character (Peter) tries to survive killing other survivals whilst a zombie apocalpyse is just outside the doors.
Interesting theme is the descent into chaos by humans in face of an apocalpyse. Most writers have a dark perspective of human nature (my as well) that humankind is worst than "things" out there.
This novella links to his Labyrinth Mythos but besides some notes (connection to Dead Sea per exemple) but it could be a separate book.
Would I advice it to you?
If you want a good story about a descend into madness propelled by hunger and thirst - Yes
If you want a good zombie tale - Yes but with precautions.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve read a few of Brian Keene’s books, enough that I can start picking favorites. One of those favorites of mine is his zombie novel Dead Sea. I thought it was a great read and he brought some unique ideas he brought to the zombie genre. And it was bleak, very bleak. Not too long after I read Dead Sea Keene announced a sequel, Entombed. I was excited, it was said to be not so much a sequel as another book set in that world. That sounded like a winner to me, I was ready for it. It took awhile for me to get a hold of it. Originally it was released as a lettered edition hardcover and limited edition hardcover. As much as I wanted to read it I just can’t afford limited editions. So I was thankful when Deadite re-released it last year.
Set in a world where the disease Hamlin’s Revenge has turned most of the population into zombies. Entombed tells the story of a small group of survivors that have locked themselves away in a former military bunker. It provides plenty of protection from the zombies, but as supplies start to run out and under the reign of one man’s self imposed leadership things turn ugly. There’s very little zombie action in this one, mainly in flashbacks to what brought the survivors to the bunker, but there is plenty of violence. Personally I thought this was one of Keene’s gorier books.
I’ve often said that what makes Brian Keene stand out as a writer to me is the characters he creates. In Entombed we see main character Peter as he goes to a very dark place inside himself in able to do the things he feels he needs to in order to survive. We are privy to his internal struggles, such as is he doing what he does to survive, or has it become something else. This book shows us that sometimes the scary stuff has nothing to with monsters or zombies, but can come from the people around you. Or inside yourself.
I started out saying that Dead Sea is one of my favorite Keene novels, and I think Entombed ranks pretty close to it. Though not as great as Dead Sea, it is still a very good read. Being that this is one of his later books, it goes to show that Brian Keene isn’t slowing down or getting soft, with Entombed it almost seems the opposite is in order.
Set in a world where the disease Hamlin’s Revenge has turned most of the population into zombies. Entombed tells the story of a small group of survivors that have locked themselves away in a former military bunker. It provides plenty of protection from the zombies, but as supplies start to run out and under the reign of one man’s self imposed leadership things turn ugly. There’s very little zombie action in this one, mainly in flashbacks to what brought the survivors to the bunker, but there is plenty of violence. Personally I thought this was one of Keene’s gorier books.
I’ve often said that what makes Brian Keene stand out as a writer to me is the characters he creates. In Entombed we see main character Peter as he goes to a very dark place inside himself in able to do the things he feels he needs to in order to survive. We are privy to his internal struggles, such as is he doing what he does to survive, or has it become something else. This book shows us that sometimes the scary stuff has nothing to with monsters or zombies, but can come from the people around you. Or inside yourself.
I started out saying that Dead Sea is one of my favorite Keene novels, and I think Entombed ranks pretty close to it. Though not as great as Dead Sea, it is still a very good read. Being that this is one of his later books, it goes to show that Brian Keene isn’t slowing down or getting soft, with Entombed it almost seems the opposite is in order.
So far Keene's has not disappointed me and by disappointed i mean a 2 star rated book. In this book which is a sequel but not a sequel really to [b:Dead Sea|216215|Dead Sea|Brian Keene|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386924475s/216215.jpg|209325], Keene spins a gruesomly delightful story of humanity gone shit faced. Can't say a whole lot without giving the plot away but rest assured, in this book Keene will leave you pondering the what if's in the event of an apocalypse that slides humans to the bottom of the food chain.
You wont be disappointed if you read this book.
No one writes about zombies like Brian Keene.However, Entombed focuses more on human nature than actual zombies. What happens when you are stuck in an underground bunker for an indeterminate amount of time with about 20 other people. Oh,with a tiny ration of food that has run out? And no way to leave the bunker without running into zombies? The story is told by Pete, an employee at the establishment the bunker was a part of. He is the chosen prey. It was a fast read. But still very good. I can't seem to read enough of this series. It ended slightly different than I imagined but, I guess the way it was supposed to.
This is one of my favorite zombie stories and it really has little to do with zombies. 25 people find themselves trapped in an old bunker with no food. Outside is certain death but staying inside can be a lot worse.
I was a huge fan of Dead Sea. This novella doesn't have many zombies, which isn't a bad thing since when it comes to Zombie stories what interests me more is what happens to humanity instead of seeing the dead things shuffle around. It focuses on Pete, stuck inside a bunker for a month with starving companions. When they vote for cannibalism to survive, they learn they've picked on the wrong person as their first meal.
Violent but interesting, it shows varied levels of madness and how it taints different people. Starvation makes people as frightening as the zombies, which seems to be the point of the story and that ending. It brings to mind some disturbing scenes from Night when the starved become desperate and animalistic. This story is realistic because of that. People will only starve so long before they start turning on each other. The contrast with the mindless undead in contrast works.
Thrilling and an easy read.
Violent but interesting, it shows varied levels of madness and how it taints different people. Starvation makes people as frightening as the zombies, which seems to be the point of the story and that ending. It brings to mind some disturbing scenes from Night when the starved become desperate and animalistic. This story is realistic because of that. People will only starve so long before they start turning on each other. The contrast with the mindless undead in contrast works.
Thrilling and an easy read.