Review: Gave me chills
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 2, 2013
This was such a harrowing tale -- so terrible, so morbid, and so difficult to put down. I read this very quickly in under an hour, and the story really pulled me right in. I initially did not like the style of writing, but I quickly learned to accept it; there were run-on sentences, awkward phrasings, misplaced commas, but I assume the author left everything to really capture the voice of Jill. The writing style really reinforced the idea that Jill was writing this on her last day, sitting next to a suffering husband who is moments away from no longer being the man she loves and knows. I felt like I was actually reading the handwritten account of Jill, which only intensified the unnerving eeriness of the story.This short story is not for the weak of heart. It wasn't frightening per se, but some of the details were definitely bloody and gory -- disturbingly delightful for a horror loving reader like me.My only complaint was that it was too short for the price. I borrowed this book through Amazon Prime, but I don't think I'd be willing to spend 2.99 when for the same price, I can get other books that are not only lengthier, but also more complex. The ending was also abrupt, rushed, and a bit unsatisfying, since I knew it was coming from the moment I read the first few pages. But overall, if you're a fan of zombie stories, or if you're looking for a easy read to introduce yourself to this burgeoning genre, this is the book!