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thingsronireads's review against another edition
5.0
I dug it, different than any other zombie book. (In a good way!)
jojoreads89's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
The very last chapter gives it potential to get better but over 70% of the book seemed more like a book about racism than about zombies.
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
2.0
I am kind of disappointed in the way the book turned. I had such expectations for the book because the description sounded interesting. However, it was not for me. The characters were lacking for me.
The writing style was lacking as well. Also, it was confusing and boring. It is the kind of story that does not retain someone's attention. Overall, a dull and boring read.
The writing style was lacking as well. Also, it was confusing and boring. It is the kind of story that does not retain someone's attention. Overall, a dull and boring read.
shubba_the_emo_reader's review against another edition
2.0
2/5.
And that's me being generous. The main character.....is just a horrible person with no redeeming qualities at all. The plot.....was so slow and god damn boring and the big "twist";? wasn't a twist at all. It was easy to figure out. The only reason it gets 2stars is because the last 30odd pages are actually not too bad. But doubt I'll read any more of the books. Unless I come across them super cheap. Or free. Lol.
To read my real review: http://totally-bookalicious.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/book-review-zom-b-zom-b-1-by-darren-shan.html
And that's me being generous. The main character.....is just a horrible person with no redeeming qualities at all. The plot.....was so slow and god damn boring and the big "twist";? wasn't a twist at all. It was easy to figure out. The only reason it gets 2stars is because the last 30odd pages are actually not too bad. But doubt I'll read any more of the books. Unless I come across them super cheap. Or free. Lol.
To read my real review: http://totally-bookalicious.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/book-review-zom-b-zom-b-1-by-darren-shan.html
rosemwood's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Let's start with what I liked. The possibilities. The plot and the gory discreptions. This is a quick, easy read with gruesome details befitting a zombie story. Ok, what made this only a 2 star read. The author tried to tackle racism and it backfired so bad. The main character is a bully, just like their father, who is the biggest racist white supremacist bully. For this to be the first book in a series with that type of issue in the readers face. It doesn't matter how well the story is. This one issue took it all away. No way would I recommend this story to a young adult. The best part of the story was the preface.
cornmaven's review against another edition
4.0
Darren Shan tackles zombies along with the current event issue of immigration, especially the tensions that exist in Britain. His depictions of zombies and their attacks are pretty gruesome, very graphic. These zombies are a little weirder than most, have characteristics you won't find in the usual zombie novel, with good reason. Their apocalypse has been unleashed by an unknown group.
I thought that Shan did a decent job of portraying the conflicting emotions of B, her desire for her father's approval and love in spite of his abuse and his clear and overt racism. She toggles back and forth in that world even though she doesn't really believe and feel as he does. Shan takes up most of the novel setting the stage for her decision at the end, which of course sets up novel #2.
Fans of Shan's earlier vampire series will like this. There are even some very creepy B/W illustrations sprinkled throughout that serve to heighten the drama and hook the reader on the mystery figures surrounding the zombies. Some attention must be paid to the Britishisms; while most will be understandable, some are not. But it doesn't detract too much from the story.
I thought that Shan did a decent job of portraying the conflicting emotions of B, her desire for her father's approval and love in spite of his abuse and his clear and overt racism. She toggles back and forth in that world even though she doesn't really believe and feel as he does. Shan takes up most of the novel setting the stage for her decision at the end, which of course sets up novel #2.
Fans of Shan's earlier vampire series will like this. There are even some very creepy B/W illustrations sprinkled throughout that serve to heighten the drama and hook the reader on the mystery figures surrounding the zombies. Some attention must be paid to the Britishisms; while most will be understandable, some are not. But it doesn't detract too much from the story.
sherasliberry's review against another edition
3.0
Seriously, Page 110 before we got really into zombies and then what! Curve balls characters dying left and right in the last 60 pages.
drawmejay5233's review against another edition
4.0
He is a master of horror. This is a great book is jam-packed zombie gore, but also with great depth with the story. And with a twist at the end too great to even describe. Both me and my english teacher both enjoyed reading this so give it a try and if you like horror i promise you, you WILL want more.
stormbornarchive's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED IT! Don't get fooled by the mixed reviews. It's blood-thirsty zombie gore at its finest! Bought this a week ago and in less than 3 hours, im done. Talk about reading momentum and my 500 bucks gone down the drain. It's my first time to read Darren Shan's work and found it an easy read, walking dead-ish (season1) type of zombie genre. Totally worth it! :)