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| Value for Money | 8/10  |
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| Overall rating | 9/10 |
Full review by
Dreadlocksmile
on 30th Jul 2006
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Good Points: Fast paced and crammed with blood splattered action. A great first novel from this author to be added to the cult zombie genre.
Bad Points: At a mere 149 pages, the tale is a little on the short side. Characterization is also a little weak throughout.
General comments: Bowie's tale sets off in a world that is slowly falling apart. The reader is quickly thrown in to the action packed tale of George (undoubtedly named after George Romero after reading about Bowie's fixation with the director), who struggles to survive as he tries to reach his hometown San Uvalde.
The characterization is somewhat simplistic throughout the novel, but this doesn't seem to detract from the tale too much. Bowie's military group FEMA is a fabulous addition to the tale, screaming of a 'Brave New World' paranoia. The FEMA camps in particular deliver a haunting image that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Only lasting for a mere 149 pages, this post-apocalyptic zombie story is fast paced throughout, but ends somewhat abruptly. Packed with gory zombie violence, oppressive government actions, die hard militias and a revenge laced sub plot - this novel packs it all in.
The special edition version includes a three page introduction by Travis Adkins (author of the zombie novel Twilight of the Dead) which sings a mass of praise for the author and his novel. There is also a seven page "director's commentary" from Bowie Ibarra, detailing his inspiration for the novel and its writing. Finally the book finishes with a nine page snippet from the sequel entitled "Down The Road: On The Last Day".
All in all, this is a great read and a must have for any fan of the zombie horror genre.
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