During a zombie outbreak, 98% of individuals will have to destroy their undead opponent without the aid of a firearm. Will you be ready? <...
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Oct 24, 2010
Carrie
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It’s safe to say that I love zombie books. Movies, I’m not always a fan of, because I prefer my horror to be suspenseful instead of gory, and most zombie flicks seem to think they can cover gaping plot holes with a pile of torn off limbs. Books, on the other hand, don’t usually have the option of typing [INSERT FLESH RENDING HERE] over and over again. There has to be plot, description, and character development, even if it isn’t very good. Zombies as a genre has become mainstream enough to inclu
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Jul 11, 2011
Jeff
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I picked up THE ZOMBIE COMBAT MANUAL by Roger Ma because it overlaps with a project I am currently working on. It was mixed in with a pile of similiar books that I passed over as unimpressive. A quick glance inside this one, however, had me hooked.
Not only is the book very well written, illustrated, and organized but it also delves deeply into its subject matter. You'll never look at baby strollers the same way after reading the chapter on Child Protection. My favorite part of th More...
Not only is the book very well written, illustrated, and organized but it also delves deeply into its subject matter. You'll never look at baby strollers the same way after reading the chapter on Child Protection. My favorite part of th More...
Oct 01, 2011
Daniel
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So i like horror and paranormal and zombies as much as the other person does. I got this book because I thought that this was going to be an interesting read and a fun one at that. Let me say that it was okay. I do like the artwork in the book and that's what made it for me. Yes really it's not about what to do and don't do but Roger Ma, details all of the weaponry that would work when fighting off zombies as well as the physical anatomy of zombies. Some of the review stories at the end were pre
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Apr 11, 2010
Dana
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For those who say this is a retread of Max Brooks' Zombie Survival Guide, I say 'nuh uh!' Sure, there are similar elements and themes, but Ma expands in areas Brooks glossed over and goes over some completely different aspects of survival in a Zombacalypse. Yes, he has narratives from survivors of the undead plague, as does Brooks, but so what? Isn't that what we love about our zombie books and movies? The tales of survival and destruction? Ma is an excellent writer and has obviously put a
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Aug 07, 2010
Thom
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This book has given me sooooo much pleasure. First was the sweet little old lady on the plane next to me who would be willing to swear to her friends that she was sitting to the spawn of satan himself. Next was the eyes of our desk clerk as I checked in to my hotel. His eyes got big I thought he might of escaped from a Tex Avery cartoon. As for the book itself it has some quite funny moments on of the best is the sad tail of a group of fantasy role players who think they are the Queen's Royal Gu
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Jul 03, 2010
MG
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I bought this book for my Kindle when one of the people I work with talked endlessly about it.
Not only does it add to the Zombie mythology, but it does so in an informative and witty way. This book reads like a Army training manual, with illustrations, and the added bonus of "testimonials" from "first-hand" accounts from several key individuals.
I was able to read this book in one evening, and am now prepped and ready to deliver a second death to scor More...
Not only does it add to the Zombie mythology, but it does so in an informative and witty way. This book reads like a Army training manual, with illustrations, and the added bonus of "testimonials" from "first-hand" accounts from several key individuals.
I was able to read this book in one evening, and am now prepped and ready to deliver a second death to scor More...
Jan 16, 2012
I've read up to the end of the physical preparation segment. Upon reading how to do jumping jacks, I put the book down and "facepalmed". I think I'm done with this. The author spent a twenty page segment describing basic body types, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, then spent a few pages with a basic disclaimer stating that most people don't fall into any of those categories. I expected this book to be time well spent, not a pitiful attempt to entertain the reader.
Jun 27, 2011
Chris
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This just seemed to be a blatant rip-off of Max Brooks' book. Although the content was geared toward killing zombies, it was too cut and dry. There was no filler, or interesting stories, just "here's what to do in this scenario."
Pass on this one.
Pass on this one.
Jul 16, 2010
Kurt
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Pretty thorough coverage of the topic of battling the undead. I love that the only background of the zombie apocalypse is in the context of the field reports. Clever, subtle, and refreshing for the genre.
Sep 14, 2010
Snail in Danger (Sid)
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Ma is no Max Brooks, but really, who else is? This has its moments. At times the "combat manual" material on handling zombies is really good. The interviews are not as awesome, for the most part.
Oct 25, 2011
J.D.
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This is a must-read for any zombie-apocalypse fan, unless he or she wants to be one of the undead. Review available at http://moonlit-librarian.blogspot.com/20...
Oct 30, 2011
Jacquelyn
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The Zombie Combat Manual is just that: a book dedicated to instructing its readers in hand-to-hand combat with the undead. Nothing about transportation, finding supplies, fortifying your dwelling, or the origins of the epidemic. There are several interviews that highlight what some survivors have done, and they're invariably thinly-masked social commentary, but well done. I felt like I picked up a military manual with real-life examples of the strategies, but for zombies. It was well thought out
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Jul 14, 2010
Alice
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I was bored. I skipped the interviews. The combat stuff was great. I think I shall be properly prepared in case of a Zombie attack. :)
Dec 08, 2011
Deborah
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Wow, this book was gory :/
It was still an interesting read, although I wouldn't recommend it to kids under 13 years old...
It was still an interesting read, although I wouldn't recommend it to kids under 13 years old...
Jul 24, 2011
Amanda
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Possible my favorite Zombie manual/ guide. It gets into detail and also offers some short stories about zombie attacks and other related things.
Oct 13, 2010
Jeremy
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A fun little book. A surprisingly researched out piece of mental floss. A must for any zombie apocalypse fan.
Mar 07, 2011
Broodingferret
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If you need me to explain why this is amazing, you're loser and I hate you.
Feb 12, 2011
Stephen
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A great book. I didn't think that I would like this sort of subject. But this was a well thought and entertaining book. I would recomend it to anyone.
Dec 08, 2011
This book is fun to read, so long as I keep a pen close by, with which to annotate, dispute, and generally tender my opinion as I go. This is part of why it's taking so long to read it -- I keep stopping to argue.
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