Tiffany K. (tiffanyak) - , reviewed on 7/31/2013 + 215 more book reviews

This is one of those books that starts off a little strange and slow, and takes a little time to figure out, but then soon pulls you in. It was a very fast read, and one that wasn't easy to put down after the first several chapters.

Mary as a character isn't exactly likable, but she is human, and the wider story is told rather convincingly from her point of view. Of course, this means that there are some loose ends that never get resolved, because Mary doesn't see what happens to everyone or find out every secret. It also isn't quite like your usual zombie tale, as Carrie Ryan manages to put a fresh twist on the idea we are all familiar with. In some ways these things served as weaknesses, but they were also strengths in other ways, though it is somewhat hard to describe. But, if you read it, I'm sure you'll see what I mean.

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