Young Andrew Perry has what he calls "The Power of Resurrection," and he wields it like a toy wand, reanimating animals and people as he sees fit, primarily for his own amusement. But when this strange power begins to amplify, he decides he must be destined for more than merely roadside parlor tricks. In another part of the country, a girl named Lindy possesses a power of her own, a power that threatens both her health and her sanity. The ability to hear and speak to birds, at first terrifying, soon gives birth to insight that suggests there is more going on than she perceives. Day by day and year by year, each child becomes more aware of the other and the inevitable confrontation that is fast approaching. Each must build their own army and prepare for the final showdown between Good and Evil. Caught in the middle, the rest of humanity must choose a side, especially when the dead begin to walk. Who will honor the living . . . and who will Praise the Dead?
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Not Your Everyday Zombie Story
Jan 9 2012
By David M. Thomas
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If you're thinking about purchasing this book, you're probably saying to yourself, "Do I really want to read ANOTHER zombie story?" My answer to you would be: 1) "Praise the Dead" is not just another zombie story and 2) Yes!
Gina Ranalli takes the usual zombie fare, molds it, twists it, and bends it into a original tale of good versus evil, boy versus girl, child versus adult, living versus dead. The strength of the story lies in these contrasts and the dichomoty of parallel storylines is executed brilliantly. Ranalli engages the reader in a character study of two very different children--Andrew, the antagonist and wielder of the powers of resurrection, a sadist of a boy hell-bent on ruling the world. Lindy, the protagonist and reluctant heroine, who possesses the power to speak with birds--and sets them on an inevitable collision course with the other.
Fans of Wrath James White's "The Resurrectionist," apocalyptic horror, and zombie stories in general will appreciate Ranalli's unique style, unflinching story, and punch-in-the-gut prose.
Gina Ranalli takes the usual zombie fare, molds it, twists it, and bends it into a original tale of good versus evil, boy versus girl, child versus adult, living versus dead. The strength of the story lies in these contrasts and the dichomoty of parallel storylines is executed brilliantly. Ranalli engages the reader in a character study of two very different children--Andrew, the antagonist and wielder of the powers of resurrection, a sadist of a boy hell-bent on ruling the world. Lindy, the protagonist and reluctant heroine, who possesses the power to speak with birds--and sets them on an inevitable collision course with the other.
Fans of Wrath James White's "The Resurrectionist," apocalyptic horror, and zombie stories in general will appreciate Ranalli's unique style, unflinching story, and punch-in-the-gut prose.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Good gory fun
Nov 13 2011
By G. P. Barrett
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This was a good book with an interesting take on the whole zombie genre. Two kids, a boy and a girl, end up on opposite sides of an ugly zombie apocalypse. One of them is able to control the living dead and make them do his bidding, and the other has been brought up to stop him. Lots of gore and a quest ensue.
This is a well-written book, very descriptive and quite enjoyable. It would make a great movie (if someone could wrap their head around kids doing some of the things these kids do.) My only real complaint is that I wish the author had spent more time developing the characters of our two leads before they got thrown into the action. The boy in particular seemed one-dimensional. But it didn't really distract from the overall fun. If you're looking for a quick read with a healthy dose of zombies and guts, you could do a lot worse than this.
This is a well-written book, very descriptive and quite enjoyable. It would make a great movie (if someone could wrap their head around kids doing some of the things these kids do.) My only real complaint is that I wish the author had spent more time developing the characters of our two leads before they got thrown into the action. The boy in particular seemed one-dimensional. But it didn't really distract from the overall fun. If you're looking for a quick read with a healthy dose of zombies and guts, you could do a lot worse than this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not really about the zombies
Mar 9 2011
By Christopher Bowsman
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Praise the Dead is of the classic good vs. evil, showdown at the end story structure. Yes, there are zombies. No, they are not the focus. Instead, it's about a frightened girl, destined for something greater than herself. If you're already a fan of Gina's writing, you'll dig this one. If not, this one is a great start.
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