Loved this book. I found it hard to put it down :) The characters were all interesting enough and the story flowed very nicely. Only one thing I didn't like was Scarlet in the last chapter. I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say that I thought she a bit unfeeling. Otherwise, it was a great read. If you enjoy The Walking Dead be sure to pick this one up!
From many viewpoints, Jamie McGuire tells the story of a world after an outbreak hits. Survivors must make their way to safety and for many to the farm house otherwise known as Red Hill.
There are many characters that we are introduced to. Scarlett who ends up separated from her children turns into Mommy Zombie (or Teds as they end up being called) Killer. Her instincts kick in and she fights her way to the farm house and decides that she will wait for her children to show, because they will, she knows it. As she sets up shop, the people start coming.
Nathan is able to grab his daughter and make it to his brother-in-laws house and eventually he also makes it to the farmhouse where he plays a key part in Scarletts life. Also traveling is sisters Miranda and Ashley with their boyfriends Bryce and Cooper and a hitchhiker ex-military man, Joey. All the characters work well together but since they are not fully fleshed out there are times that it was hard to connect with them.
Even though there wasnt a strong connection between reader and characters it didnt stop me from feeling their heartache at times. This was definitely a light dystopian read and perfect for young adults just getting into this genre. The audiobook was perfectly narrated by Emma Galvin, Zackary Webber and January LaVoy. It was nice to have the different viewpoints narrated by a different person making it easier to remember which character was talking. The tale was there and minus the holes in the story where I wanted a bit more this proved to be an entertaining read.
There are many characters that we are introduced to. Scarlett who ends up separated from her children turns into Mommy Zombie (or Teds as they end up being called) Killer. Her instincts kick in and she fights her way to the farm house and decides that she will wait for her children to show, because they will, she knows it. As she sets up shop, the people start coming.
Nathan is able to grab his daughter and make it to his brother-in-laws house and eventually he also makes it to the farmhouse where he plays a key part in Scarletts life. Also traveling is sisters Miranda and Ashley with their boyfriends Bryce and Cooper and a hitchhiker ex-military man, Joey. All the characters work well together but since they are not fully fleshed out there are times that it was hard to connect with them.
Even though there wasnt a strong connection between reader and characters it didnt stop me from feeling their heartache at times. This was definitely a light dystopian read and perfect for young adults just getting into this genre. The audiobook was perfectly narrated by Emma Galvin, Zackary Webber and January LaVoy. It was nice to have the different viewpoints narrated by a different person making it easier to remember which character was talking. The tale was there and minus the holes in the story where I wanted a bit more this proved to be an entertaining read.
I give this book 4 stars.
Zombies, the UN-infected trying to survive, people trying to find their family members, where to go that's safest, avoiding dangerous survivors, that is this book all rolled into one.
Yes, you have probably seen this in a dozen zombie films but this book is written with a savory taste, you almost feel like it could be happening to you, in this time frame, today. I did like this book.
The author does very well convincing us as to why the zombies have appeared to begin with. The story lacks emotion, however. What I mean to say is that I didn't particularly care about the characters. I didn't care enough, if someone died from what they called "Shufflers" or "Teds" the undead.
The story didn't have enough emotion in the descriptions about the peoples lives and relationships. It was descriptive enough about peoples lives. Who was in their life, but not about EMOTION.. It had a cold feel. Disconnected..Ive read others that did not feel that way.
I do recommend this to lovers of the "end of the world due to Zombies".
Zombies, the UN-infected trying to survive, people trying to find their family members, where to go that's safest, avoiding dangerous survivors, that is this book all rolled into one.
Yes, you have probably seen this in a dozen zombie films but this book is written with a savory taste, you almost feel like it could be happening to you, in this time frame, today. I did like this book.
The author does very well convincing us as to why the zombies have appeared to begin with. The story lacks emotion, however. What I mean to say is that I didn't particularly care about the characters. I didn't care enough, if someone died from what they called "Shufflers" or "Teds" the undead.
The story didn't have enough emotion in the descriptions about the peoples lives and relationships. It was descriptive enough about peoples lives. Who was in their life, but not about EMOTION.. It had a cold feel. Disconnected..Ive read others that did not feel that way.
I do recommend this to lovers of the "end of the world due to Zombies".
