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A clever, insightful take on the zombie apocalypse - more geopolitical think-piece than horror slog. Worth reading for the concept alone, especially if you enjoy unique narrative formats and global perspectives.
[At its prewar height, this region boasted a population of over thirty-five million people. Now, there are barely fifty thousand. Reconstruction funds have been slow to arrive in this part of the coun...- #2
A gripping and emotionally charged reinvention of the zombie genre, full of heart, horror, and philosophical heft - a must-read for fans of thought-provoking dystopian fiction.
Her name is Melanie. It means “the black girl”, from an ancient Greek word, but her skin is actually very fair so she thinks maybe it’s not such a good name for her. She likes the name Pandora a whole... - #3
Feed is a smart, suspenseful, and original spin on zombie fiction that explores the intersection of media, politics, and fear - perfect for fans of dystopian thrillers, though those craving pure zombie horror should look elsewhere.
Our story opens where countless stories have ended in the last twenty-six years: with an idiot—in this case, my brother Shaun—deciding it would be a good idea to go out and poke a zombie with a stick... - #4
A surprisingly deep zombie novel with heart, guts, and genuine coming-of-age struggles. If you're after brains and brains - with a side order of soul - give "Rot & Ruin" a try.
It was the family business. He barely liked his family—and by family he meant his older brother, Tom—and he definitely didn’t like the idea of “business.” Or work. The only part of the deal that sound... - #5
Unexpectedly moving, often funny, and wholly original - Warm Bodies proves that even a zombie story can have brains and heart. Worth a shot, even if you don’t usually go for zombie fiction!
We are not bound by our bodies. Flesh is an experience we choose to have. From the bright cloud of our vastness we grow fingers to dip in cool water, to run through soft grass, to touch our skin and f... - #6
A darkly captivating, big-hearted, and ambitious dystopian thriller - perfect for fans of epic, character-driven horror, but beware the slow build and hefty page count.
The day Amy was born, her mother, Jeanette, was nineteen years old. Jeanette named her baby Amy for her own mother, who’d died when Jeanette was little, and gave her the middle name Harper for Harper... - #7
This is a beautifully written, unconventional zombie novel - gritty, haunting, and full of flawed humanity. It’s more about survival, morality, and finding meaning than just brains and gore. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for the right reader.
Like those fish all disco-lit in the shallows. That was something, a marvel with no compare that she’s been witness to. It was deep night when she saw it, but the moon was so bright it cast hard shado... - #8
Come for the zombies, stay for the satire. Zone One is a beautifully written, cerebral take on apocalypse fiction - rewarding for deep readers, but not for seekers of pure zombie mayhem.
He always wanted to live in New York. His Uncle Lloyd lived downtown on Lafayette, and in the long stretches between visits he daydreamed about living in his apartment. When his mother and father drag... - #9
A bloody, inventive, and relentless twist on the zombie apocalypse – perfect for hardcore horror fans, but too gruesome, bleak, and open-ended for everyone.
“Nothing, honey,” her father fibbed again, quickly glancing away. “Your Mom worked a double shift at the hospital, and she says she has to stay a little longer. But I think she should come home now, s... - #10
A fast-paced, immersive diary-style zombie survival tale packed with realism and action - a cult favorite for zombie buffs, but its plain style and shaky execution won’t work for everyone.
My mother called today on my cell worried asking me if I knew anything about what’s going on overseas. I had to once again explain to my mother that just because I’m an officer in the Navy does not me...