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    <body><![CDATA[I gave this book one star because everything about the title is a misnomer.<br/><br/>There is very little &quot;zombie&quot; about this book, and even less &quot;field guide&quot;<br/><br/>While it is somewhat well researched - it is simply that. A research paper. Basically, a really long essay ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62832612">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I didn't really research this book before I picked it up from the local public library. I just added it to my list because it said &quot;Zombies&quot; in the title, and started reading.<br/><br/>At first, it was somewhat interesting, hearing about the actual historical folklore surrounding zombie ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/40257551">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[little disappointed with this one...'tis nothing more than a basic overview leaving much to be desired.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Good book. Once again this author is more of a gateway into folk lore, giving an average depth look into the zombie folklore from around the world. However, some of the things in this book are indeed incredable and it was alot of fun reading it.<br/>Once again the art was also amazing!<br/><br/>T...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33824850">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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