Review: Geezers vs Zombies
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2013
I confess that I got this book because it was free and the title amused me. I wasn't really sure how it would play out but, hey, what was I out? I'm glad I did because it turned out to be a pretty good read. I liked the characters and the zombie action, once it started, was pretty good.This is one of those where the protagonists were uber-prepared for the end of civilization, although zombies weren't what they had in mind when they built their fortress home. In fact, I'd say the main weakness in the book is that their set up is kind of a little too perfect.They're older than your typical main characters but what they lack in spryness, they make up for in good sense and smarts. They aren't out there pulling off amazing acrobatics or feats of strength in their battles but instead rely on their preparedness, their skill sets, and their intelligence. It's kind of nice to not see people transformed miraculously into near superheroes.The military is featured fairly prominently in this book. As a nice change of pace, they aren't devils in uniform but neither are they totally benign. The relationship between them and the main characters is interesting and layered.I think the characters really make this book. I found them to be likeable, smart, and credible. I easily believed that the main characters had been married for a very long time. There's a deep love between them but there are moments of irritation and exasperation as well, as there will be with anyone you spend long amounts of time with.I liked this take on the zombie apocalypse. If a second book comes out, I'd definitely read it.