Review: Flat but readable
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2013
The writing is somewhat stilted and one-dimensional, especially in the beginning.  Even though there are descriptive words and passages, I never felt invested in the Florida Keys, where I've visited.  Multiple mentions of sunrise or sunset feel forced and flat.  Crucial elements of Mike's (main character) background weren't established until well into the zombie, Zeke, Zed (all used interchangeably, even a "revenant" thrown in) action begins.  Speaking of said Zed action, it took a rather longish while to develop; just as I was on the verge of throwing in the towel, the action picked up.  There's the typical storing, stealing and hoarding supplies, an escape by sea instead of via land and an inevitable but too drawn out resolution of Mike's deserter wife.If I had to choose one word to express my overall opinion, it would be "flat".  If I see sequels and they're cheap, I'll get them, but this isn't anything I'm actively searching for or paying full price for.