Comments on: Zombie Correction

By: Isaac

Isaac — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:49:01 +0000

I’ll second the suggestion that you read World War Z. The only reason I initially read it was because Max Brooks wrote it, and I expected it to be some zany pastiche of the genre, and was amazed by what he had done with the premise. jonquest is right: It’s not a zombie novel like you would expect. It actually has an unexpected depth.

By: jonquest

jonquest — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:47:33 +0000

World War Z.

I’ve never read a zombie book and have never been a big fan of zombie movies, but World War Z is excellent. I wouldn’t even classify it as a zombie book, in the same way you don’t want to be classified as “funny.” Oh it has zombies in it, but that isn’t what it’s about. Give it a try if you haven’t. Maybe it will surprise you as it surprised me.

By: A. Lee Martinez

A. Lee Martinez — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:35:55 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Jhersko.

My only disagreement with your thoughts is that planning for a zombie apocalypse is no guarantee that you’ll be prepared for everything. For example, when the Inhumanoids come from the center of the Earth, you’ll discover that shotguns and planks over your windows aren’t going to do you much good. And, inevitably, when the robots from space attack, you’ll discover that lasers are no match for dinobots.

Still, as long as you think I rock, I guess I can overlook your zombie apocalypse fallacy.

By: jhersko

jhersko — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:38:20 +0000

First off, Mr. A. Lee Martinez, I’ve been a fan since “Gil’s All Fright Diner” and frankly, you just rock. Thank you for the many hours of pleasure you’ve given me with your writings. I had a laugh when I read your zombie post. I’ve been a die hard zombie movie fan for a couple years now, and just discovered the book genre. I love zombie tales because I’m all about stories of survival. I’m sure you’ve heard of these books, but just in case you haven’t, if you pick one up, they may change your outlook:

Day by Day Armageddon by JL bourne
World War Z by Max Brooks

Listen, if you have a zombie contingency plan, there is *nothing* that you can’t survive.

By: sqt

sqt — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:05:04 +0000

I just read “The Strain” by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan and that one reads a lot like a zombie novel — and I have to agree, nothing terribly unique there. There is hope that the vampires may evolve and be less zombie-like in subsequent books. But if that doesn’t happen, what a boring series that will be.

By: psychomat13

psychomat13 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:03:37 +0000

No offense here. I must however direct your attention to a zombie related publication. I’m sure you’re already aware of its presence but should actually give it a whirl. “The Walking Dead” written by Robert Kirkman, while being a comic book, is one of the most well written zombie stories I’ve had the pleasure reading. Mr. Kirkman completely smashes all stereotypes attached to the genre.

I almost forgot to say that I’m new on your site and enjoy your books.