Review: Zombies, aliens, prophecies and more...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 5, 2012
After reading Metallic Dreams by the same author, I was naturally curious to read more of his work. This short story is a 'very, very' entertaining read -- and you have to read it to know why I have written 'very' twice ;). The idea behind the story seems to be a warning against drinking too much or becoming addicted to anything in excess, but it is a lighthearted read containing the humour I have come to know and love from this author. As in his novel, Metallic Dreams, Rice has crafted this tale with passion and attention to detail. The story is set in Scotland, and the dialogue is tailored to make sure that the story is authentic. One thing I love about this author's writing is the honesty that pervades it. He puts so much of himself into his work and this is refreshing to read.The story begins with a prophecy made one evening in a pub. There are zombies, an alien, and lots of philosophical food for thought contained in these pages. It reminded me in parts of the movie Shaun of the Dead. It's a fun, quick read, but the underlying meaning goes deeper; that's one of the things I love about this author's work. Highly recommended.