Review: Highly enjoyable!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 8, 2013
I was initially interested in this novel because I was familiar with two of the authors. Sharon Van Orman and Paul Freeman were both known to me, and I had enjoyed both Lykaia and Tribesman, respectively. The premise however, not so much. I have to admit I haven't cottoned to the whole "zombie" craze, but I decided to give this one a shot. One of the best ideas I've had in a while.This novel is an introspection on humanity at its bleakest, not the campy undead romp that I was expecting. I found this to be a legitimate piece of literary fiction, not just another drop in the bucket zombie book that seems to be popular as of late.While each character experience has its own feel, voice, and dynamic, there is no mistaking the threads that tie them all together. By the end, I was more than pleased with the way the authors managed to keep a congruency between them. There was a camaraderie between these separate experiences that I found to be thoughtful, heartbreaking, and yet hopeful at the same time.Don't think too hard about it, don't say "I don't do zombies" and pass this book by. If you're looking for a true, sit down and get engrossed read, then add this one to your list today.