- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Snowbooks Ltd (April 30 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1906727198
- ISBN-13: 978-1906727192
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #724,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Two thumbs up for Wayne Simmons' FLU
July 29 2010
Format:Paperback
The zombie genre offers a lot of choices these days, with a few gems like Wayne Simmons' FLU that really stand out. I eagerly anticipated this one and devoured it within days of its delivery. The apocalypse is well explained, the characters behave realistically in realistic conditions, I actually get to know and care about the people involved, the action is engaging, and enormous stakes are presented that kept me reading to the end. FLU is a must have for readers who love the apocalypse, especially the zombie kind.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Irish Zombies!
Sep 3 2010
Format:Paperback
I finished this title last night, and must say I really enjoyed it. It has been 18 months since I last read a new zombie novel, but I'm glad I picked this one up. It has a very dynamic story line. I liked the beginning that quickly throws you into the action with an interesting and diverse set of characters. The Irish setting, with the shadow of 'The Troubles' and the IRA, etc was inspired. The ending sets up the possibilty of a sequel - which would be no bad thing. I think I'd buy it!
If I had any criticise for the book it's that it possibly missed the opportunity to open up the story on a wider canvas. It keeps to quite a small set of characters, in a limited number of locations. I found it interesting when the story touched upon the military involvement, and I think there was scope to spend some time showing how the government and military all over Ireland were coping with the outbreak. Also, two sets of unrelated characters ending up at the same flat in the finale seemed a tad contrived. I wasn't mad on the idea of the little girl's significance either - Too 28 weeks Later. On a final personal note, everyone being a fine shot with a Glock 17 erked me a little, with a slight lack of realism that (a) it's really hard to hit moving 'head' target with a handgun with any accuracy and (b) the characters weren't deaf from all that shooting!
Small gripes aside, this is one of the better zombie novels I've read and I would recommend it. Clearly Simmons is an emerging talent, and has a bright horror writing future.
If I had any criticise for the book it's that it possibly missed the opportunity to open up the story on a wider canvas. It keeps to quite a small set of characters, in a limited number of locations. I found it interesting when the story touched upon the military involvement, and I think there was scope to spend some time showing how the government and military all over Ireland were coping with the outbreak. Also, two sets of unrelated characters ending up at the same flat in the finale seemed a tad contrived. I wasn't mad on the idea of the little girl's significance either - Too 28 weeks Later. On a final personal note, everyone being a fine shot with a Glock 17 erked me a little, with a slight lack of realism that (a) it's really hard to hit moving 'head' target with a handgun with any accuracy and (b) the characters weren't deaf from all that shooting!
Small gripes aside, this is one of the better zombie novels I've read and I would recommend it. Clearly Simmons is an emerging talent, and has a bright horror writing future.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Lots of bloody action!!!!!!!!!!
May 23 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book starts out with action from the start. A deadly flu has started to break out, and the police are trying to quarantine off the sick people. Some are even sealed in their own homes, to prevent the spread of the killer flu. The flu is not contained and spreads like wildfire. But when the victim's die, they come back, changed and hungry.
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