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2.77 AVERAGE
2.77 AVERAGE
Well, I hate having to do this, but this will be a (mostly) bad review. I was expecting so much from this book, because I really love zombies, and this seemed to be a unique twist on the zombie tale, but it was not executed well at all.
So, Kate and Michael are two 20-something roommates and coworkers at Trader Joe’s. During a house party of theirs, there is an outbreak of zombie-ism, that soon spreads throughout the area. Separately, they fight to stay alive and meet up where they believe they will be safeguarded from the zombies: Alcatraz.
First off, in this story, zombie-ism is spread like an STD, through sexual contact. Okay, whatever, kind of weird, but that’s fine. However, this didn’t seem consistent. I read about people randomly turning into zombies left and right without explanation half the time.
A lot of this story was just plain ridiculous. When Kate and Michael first discover that their friends have turned into zombies, they lock them up upstairs, and head downstairs where they put on a zombie movie and fondle each other under a blanket. Ummm…. okay then. Who would be watching a zombie movie while there are zombies upstairs? Wouldn’t you be running away or trying to do something? Apparently not.
Also, the zombies obey commands if you swish a whip in the air… OR, as Kate discovers, if you download an Indiana Jones app to your iPhone that makes a whip sound. They also respond to that. Well… okay… if you say so.
Listen, I for one, am ready for the zombie apocalypse. And guess what I WOULDN’T be doing right in the middle of it? Watching The Night of the Living Dead/caressing my roommate while zombies are upstairs, or downloading apps to my phone and swishing whips all about the place.
Not only was the story absurd and underdeveloped, the writing was quite amateur as well. I can understand that though, as this was the author’s debut novel. I felt this story could have been improved by some better editing.
I will say there were a couple of positive things about this book. I believe that no book is ever completely bad, so I will say that the idea was unique, and she could have gone far with it if she hadn’t made much of the rest of the story just plain absurd. I was interested enough to keep reading and find out what would happen to everyone in the end. I also thought the epilogue was quite intriguing, and very, very unique. So, if you decide to read this book, be sure and read the epilogue!
So, I can’t really recommend this one, unless you are a hardcore zombie fan and don’t mind absurdities as described above, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
So, Kate and Michael are two 20-something roommates and coworkers at Trader Joe’s. During a house party of theirs, there is an outbreak of zombie-ism, that soon spreads throughout the area. Separately, they fight to stay alive and meet up where they believe they will be safeguarded from the zombies: Alcatraz.
First off, in this story, zombie-ism is spread like an STD, through sexual contact. Okay, whatever, kind of weird, but that’s fine. However, this didn’t seem consistent. I read about people randomly turning into zombies left and right without explanation half the time.
A lot of this story was just plain ridiculous. When Kate and Michael first discover that their friends have turned into zombies, they lock them up upstairs, and head downstairs where they put on a zombie movie and fondle each other under a blanket. Ummm…. okay then. Who would be watching a zombie movie while there are zombies upstairs? Wouldn’t you be running away or trying to do something? Apparently not.
Also, the zombies obey commands if you swish a whip in the air… OR, as Kate discovers, if you download an Indiana Jones app to your iPhone that makes a whip sound. They also respond to that. Well… okay… if you say so.
Listen, I for one, am ready for the zombie apocalypse. And guess what I WOULDN’T be doing right in the middle of it? Watching The Night of the Living Dead/caressing my roommate while zombies are upstairs, or downloading apps to my phone and swishing whips all about the place.
Not only was the story absurd and underdeveloped, the writing was quite amateur as well. I can understand that though, as this was the author’s debut novel. I felt this story could have been improved by some better editing.
I will say there were a couple of positive things about this book. I believe that no book is ever completely bad, so I will say that the idea was unique, and she could have gone far with it if she hadn’t made much of the rest of the story just plain absurd. I was interested enough to keep reading and find out what would happen to everyone in the end. I also thought the epilogue was quite intriguing, and very, very unique. So, if you decide to read this book, be sure and read the epilogue!
So, I can’t really recommend this one, unless you are a hardcore zombie fan and don’t mind absurdities as described above, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
In this entertaining Zombie story, the living dead propagate by...well...propagation. A small group of 20-somethings who work at Trader Vics in San Francisco try to survive the invasion despite their hormones, the zombies, and a general lack of funds and ambition. I'm not going to lie -- this is LIGHT horror reading with some lively sex scenes. Not for everyone.
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Gore, Blood
I starting reading this book because I was curious. It was awful. The plot isn't logical. Any book that mentions Trader Joe's as much as this one is a hipster attempt at writing a novel. I do not recommend it at all.
A very funny and sometimes touching novel about the zombie apocalypse.
For a first novel, it's pretty well written (despite the fact that I couldn't finish it), and the idea that Zombification spreading like an STD is interesting, but if you want more then mind-numbingly stupid players and erotica, then maybe this isn't for you. And honestly, I wouldn't be against trying another Beamer book if the focus on sex were turned down a notch, or few. If I could take this book and say "lets take out a few of those sex scenes" I'd love to finish it.
The main character, Kate, seemed appealing enough at first, but the thoughts of a heroine I could relate to (in any sort of way) were squashed when
The amount of sex in this book is astounding, and not in a "Ooo I like a bit of smut" kind of way. In a "Why is your first instinct to pull down your pants and yank it in a falling zepplin filled with zombies, while you're right next to lesbian zombies who are eating (in more than one way) eachother?" kind of way.
Yes, I get it. The Loving Dead. It IS a clever title, but believe me, none of that is actually the making of love... It was more like something that should be called "Wild Zombie Sex Feast Part 8".
Every single situation turns into a sexual encounter. And no, they aren't sexy. They just end up being ridiculous x-rated reactions to whatever the present predicament is.
I've nothing against sex in my books, but this one, seriously had TOO much for the theme of zombies to the point where it made entirely NO sense and the entire cast is considered a bunch of idiots that probably deserve to die.
The main character, Kate, seemed appealing enough at first, but the thoughts of a heroine I could relate to (in any sort of way) were squashed when
Spoiler
she revealed herself to be more of a whore than anything. Having her first lesbian encounter, then jerking off her roommate-friend-guy-who-likes-her-but-she-doesn't-feel-the-same-way-really, and then going out with a married man who can supplement her income, and jerking him off mid-flight on a zombie zepplin... Ugh. I don't really like this girl.The amount of sex in this book is astounding, and not in a "Ooo I like a bit of smut" kind of way. In a "Why is your first instinct to pull down your pants and yank it in a falling zepplin filled with zombies, while you're right next to lesbian zombies who are eating (in more than one way) eachother?" kind of way.
Yes, I get it. The Loving Dead. It IS a clever title, but believe me, none of that is actually the making of love... It was more like something that should be called "Wild Zombie Sex Feast Part 8".
Every single situation turns into a sexual encounter. And no, they aren't sexy. They just end up being ridiculous x-rated reactions to whatever the present predicament is.
I've nothing against sex in my books, but this one, seriously had TOO much for the theme of zombies to the point where it made entirely NO sense and the entire cast is considered a bunch of idiots that probably deserve to die.
What if the zombie virus was a sexually transmitted disease? It's an interesting premise, but this book doesn't really carry it out very well. Basically, you get the zombie virus through bodily fluids, which is pretty normal. Zombies want to get their bodily fluids on you--also fairly standard. The conclusion that I came to after reading this is that the zombie virus is already basically a sexually transmitted disease in that if you have sex with a zombie you will probably become a zombie. Don't do it, kids.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Dude. The book deserves the hype. It's fun and flows wonderfully and has the perfect amount of tension that a zombie book needs. And it's actually an INTERESTING zombie book, with a different (hilarious/serious) take on the whole idea. If you're going to read a zombie book, read this one.