Review: Hard to swallow but worth the effort.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2012
I found the concept of a virulent, aggressive fungal/virus infection that converts humans into mutant spore distributers for the main host, very hard to swallow. However once I accepted, and digested this theory, I was then able to continue to read the adventures of the survivors trying to reach safety before themselves being infected and converted into human poison ivy.The principal characters are an interesting bunch, from the trio of youngsters trapped in Miami seeking and fighting for the spore-free Northern climes, to the relentlessly driven general in charge of affairs for the president and ready, indeed eager, to apply ultimate force to achieve world survival.The story begins in a pacy, exciting manner with little theorising as to the whys and wherefores of plague's origins. Later explanations I found contrived and as hard to swallow as the whole concept of the story. Also thought the ending was too fairy-tale and put out as an invitation to purchase book two of the series.Full marks for good English, next to zero typos and a lively and enjoyable romp through veggie-zombie hell. It is a decent read for disbelievers like myself, probably a great read for TEOTWAWKI fans. I will likely come on board for the next infection-spread scenario.