I know what this author was TRYING to do with this book, but it felt a bit too obvious. I wish he had been a little more subtle about his point, rather than hammered it home with obvious lines and rhetorical questions. Zom-B is a zombie book, and its gory and bloody and somewhat gross, but honestly the most graphic part of the book is B's Dad-how abusive and racist he is. That's one of the important parts of the story-how B deals with that. B-our main character-constantly struggles with loving or hating who his Dad is, and how to deal with the fact that by pretending to be racist to be okay with his dad, he may have become one himself.
I think its an interesting theme, ESPECIALLY in regards to the zombie medium. You only need to look at George Romero to know that racism and zombies have been explored before. However, like I said, I would have liked Shan to be a little more subtle. It felt like he was using flashing signs to point out his points. I get it; racism is bad. Pretending to be a racist, or not standing up to racism, can often make you just as bad. I did think the ending was pretty interesting, and the reveals were unexpected.
I don't know-I have conflicted feelings about this one. Give it a try if you like zombies, but be forewarned. It will not be for everyone.