Z for zombie
The librarian's fiction suggestion[we call this readers advisory in the biz]: World War Z . by Max Brooks
It's the aftermath of the Zombie war, and this book reads like a documentary. There are clips from all over the world, with characters relaying their story of how they and their countries fared. It took me a good bit longer to read than I expected, and it wasn't just horror fluff. A commentary of social classes and military complexes. Zombies are a bit overdone at this point, but this is the author of the Zombie Survival Guide that I also own. I just found out he is Mel Brooks' son!
Now I'm reading Lisey's Story by Stephen King. Another famous son of a writer is Joe Hill (King). Just learned he wrote Fanboyz, a story in Spiderman Unlimited in 2005. I've never read his work, but am waiting for his book Heart-shaped Box (like the Nirvana song) at the library soon.
Labels: Joe Hill, readers advisory, Stephen King, zombies
posted by RedheadFangirl @ 11:50 AM
6 Comments:
How'd you like the small twist of when the narrator was actually talking to Redeker, the guy that made up the whole zombie prepartion plan.
If you like Stephen King, may I suggest The Long Walk, it's kinda depressing but, it's a pretty good book. Also the Gunslinger/Dark Tower comic that is suppose to be coming out pretty soon.
Oh, I think this is the book that the cutie at the comic book store was telling me about. I couldn't remember the name.
The Long Walk is almost unbearable, but it's one of the best things King ever wrote.
The Joe Hill story is collected in Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big in Japan, since it was drawn by the late Seth Fisher.
Owen King first book, We're All in This Together is really amazing. I have an extra copy of it if you want. I can pass it off you at either the Big Apple or New York Comic Con.
Nick and Dan- Thanks for the suggestion of The Long Walk. Sometimes I think I read everything King wrote, except The Dark Tower series, then realize I'm so wrong!
Thomas- I've heard the Owen King book is unique. That's so nice you'd offer your copy- if you see me at NYCC (since I don't know what you look like!)- I'd be sure to ship it home to you after.
I sent you a message on myspace last week about the owen king book, included my cell #. hope you got it
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