as a zombie myself, I found this a fascinating read -
I'd never read Austen as a mortal, having perceived it as somewhat girlie
(although I WAS of course familiar with the classic story)

I have read extensively from the time period (Austen) and am quite familiar with the style -
given this twist, I was naturally drawn to this

this was def one of my fav books of the past few years -
very clever and engaging - highly recommended

and highly worthy of a thread of it's own

side note:
I've been having trouble locating a copy of Sense and Sensibility and Seamonsters
(damned library)

Meh sounds like a boring read from what you guys are saying - girly.
I like books with stratigical plans, effective and possibly inventive ideas.
...
That and I can't read anything remotely chick flick-e just send me some titles of good bloodshedding books or ones that were very cool/ scary in your opinion. ;D

bub too cheap to buy

the beauty of this book is the juxtaposing of classical romanticism and graphic violence -
any self-respecting zombie fan owes it to themselves to read this book and be dazzled by it

Gahh, but it's also romance! It makes it ultimately less appealing!
-.-; What happened to the good days when movies didn't have to involve romance in movies or books?

indeed - just to clarify for non-believers,
when bub say "classical romanticism"
he mean writing style, not romance per se

Hmmm, I miiiiiiiiiiight read it then
Might.
Possibly.
Okay it has zombies that usually is a deal closer for me.

You guys better be right about this. Unfortunately I'll have to read it around December because Halloween prep is going to be exhausting and in November I'm writing a 50,000 word novel in only one month. So you've gotten me interested in it - so far.

You might also be a bit shocked once I note that I'm also writing a BOOK that is a part of a SEVEN PART SERIES.  That sounds horribly insane... oh well ^__^;

Actually I haven't read too many zombie books because of the fact that I'm a writer. I usually don't like how many end and get frustrated which causes me to write some of my own but in the end it might help me in the long run to start reading it for ideas in my books.

As far as recommendations go - Anything that catches your eye

cool, a seven part series.thats a challenge, ive never tried anything so ambitious myself.
im a writer too, journalist and short story writer here in edinburgh.
i enjoy zombie lit, but to be fair a lot of it is very dissapointing.
i enjoyed world war z and i love the walking dead comics.

...and you call yourself a fan...

OI BUB! I only learned about how awesome zombies are last year it counts for something!

You have a point my friend ^__^

I want to reeeead it. If I wasn't a heartless bastard I would get a boyfriend and make him buy it for me... that's me being nice XD
Yup! I'm getting it after the puppies are born and I get paid. IT WILL BE WORTH IT!

I'm a proud heartless bastard actually! *Has Ataraxia*
I know it would be easy to make decisions due to the ataraxia and general annoyance towards most of the human population. In fact I would probably hop on the Zombiegeddon train and accept it quite quickly. It would be like an adventure but I can shoot things. SWEET!
No, I don't have one! Kind of hard when I'm busy off of my butt making 7 books, 1 novel, several photomanipulations, breeding dogs, going to school X__X
Not to mention I'm picky
Yeah I'd go for the pups anyday they have more intelligence then most boys in my school. lol ;D

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Sweet!