June 10th, 2009
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Book Review: World War Z – Max Brooks
NOW, for a book i really enjoyed.
World War Z: an oral history of the zombie war
Max brooks, author of the Zombie Survival Guide (2003), nailed this book down with the fervor of an angry UK chimp beating a kitten to death. this book was emotional and in some parts, difficult to read with your mouth closed. the level of graphic descriptions varies depending on the section you are reading. it is as stated, an oral history, stories told by those who experienced the horror.
The book opens with an author note advising the background on the book. in this world, the author worked for a world organization, and after the “war” was over was asked to tour affected areas (globally in essence) and collect data on the human population impact. all of the stories were then included in an all point status report, where the human element… Read the rest
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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, “The Classic Regency Romance, now with Ultra violent Mayhem!”..where to begin.
if i could repeatedly send a text message to Jane Austen, it would read “… i do not like you.. i do not think this will ever change…” to which Jane would reply by letter, “Dear Sir, I know not who you are, but if you keep blowing up my cell with spam, I will likely have to turn you into the authorities.”
When i heard about the edited version of Pride and Prejudice, i jumped to my feet rapidly telling my wife, “Jenn! lets go, lets go! do you think Powells Books is still open? “. to myself, i said, “OMGOMGawesomeness comingmyway” which i then followed up with an immediate and impromptu trip to the book store. I purchased Pride and Prejudice and Zombies the same day i heard about it and… Read the rest
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