Lyndsey's review of Rot and Ruin (Benny Imura, #1) > Comments
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Dec 28, 2010 01:06pm
Hi Lyndsey! Thanks so much for the friend request! This book was great...if you like it, be sure to check out Patient Zero and The Dragon Factory!
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Oh yeah, I totally understand. I'm the same way with Genesis by Bernard Beckett. That book is crazy. I really think everyone should read it, especially considering it's a meager 150 pages and manages to raise philosophical arguments and tell a complete dystopian story in those few pages. Hmmmm... I think I'll add that to my review. LOL
Thanks! I love visual aids. In fact I was going to use this little guy...
But I thought he was less Zombie Kitty and more Velociraptor Kitty.
Thanks. I feel kinda bad about Major Ranting and his goods hanging out all over this review, especially since I reeeeally wanted to love this book. But I just couldn't stop him. That guy loves to run...
I have it on my list to read soon. It does qualify as dystopian or apocalyptic - I mean, zombies, right?
Apocalyptic, definitely. And alot of people like it so maybe if you know what you're getting into beforehand, you'll still like it. Or it may annoy you more. Who knows?
Technically it's post-apocalyptic so I don't know if that will still work. If you really want a good one though, two of my favorite post-apocalyptic are The Road and Genesis.
Well Genesis is a really quick read so if you love it or hate it, at least you won't have to work too hard at it. Its only like 150 pages. It might work for you, since you aren't a big fan of the genre anyway.
Wow, nice review! I've been looking forward to this book too, but now I think I'll be slightly disappointed if it doesn't have pictures!
Sadly, 'tis not a picture book. And even worse, there are absolutely no zombie kittens. That's why we have Google!You know I couldn't resist.
Is it distressing that I still want to huggle all those zombie kitties even though they hunger for brains and flesh? :PVery nice review, Lyndsey. I'm still iffy about reading this one, so I think I'll definitely hold off on it a little while longer.
Not at all! Zombie kitties are so lovable. And Huggle is one of my all time favorite words!!This big guy promises not to eat your brains:
Turns out that is an actual energy drink that you can buy. Wicked, huh? They sell it on Amazon. It's a little pricey though considering you could probably do all the same stuff with any regular ol' can. For the use of throwing at zombies, you could even fit more pebbles in a regular soda can. And even more in one of those frikkin huge beer cans! But for awesomeness's sake, here it is:http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Drinks-D...
Hahaha, I agree with most of what you said in your funny review! Although I did rate it higher because I am going to marry Tom......
I thought I would add one more....
Omg, is that the cats tongue? Or is it a piece of that guys brain?And if you are really going to marry one of the main characters.... You might be a little biased!!
Hahaha, even after all my griping, I'm still going to read the next one when it comes out. Just probably not right away. And I'll get it from the library. And I'll write a long ranting review on it, this time featuring........... Zombie Bunnies!
Awwwwwww!
Hahhahhaha. I know!! It's so cute. Does Morgan want a visit from the "Eater" Bunny??? You know you do.
What if he brings you candy? It's completely untainted by the zombie virus, of course. You can take my word for it. I tried some. Tasted like 
Well considering the context of this statement. I think you meant "think" instead of "like". I get you, Morgan. I get you. I'm really starting to hone my telepathic Internet conversation skills.
Gracias, gracias. Fabuloso!! That's pretty much the extent of my espanol. Oh and "Donde esta el bano?"
El bano esta en tus pantalones. I'm in AP Spanish, so I should know more. But basically I know how to add "in your pants" to everything.
Ahahahhaha! That's awesome! Do you watch Craig Ferguson?? His robot sidekick Goeff Peterson says "in your pants" like every other second!!
His robot and I would get along very well, but I'm afraid our conversation wouldn't evolve from:"In your pants."
"No, in your pants."
"In your pants"
''IN YOUR PANTS"
"PANTSSSSS!!!!"
LMAO. That's pretty much how the conversations between Craig and his robot go... Recently, Geoff did learn a new favorite phrase though. "Jazz hands!!!"
Great review!Have you read The Reapers Are the Angels by Alden Bell? It's a much, much better zombie story, with more on-screen action. When Benny first got the Lost Girl card for a moment I hoped it was a cameo appearance of Temple from The Reapers are the Angels.
I haven't read that yet but I've been wanting too! My library doesn't have a copy.Man. Your profile pic made me want an apple. Thanks a lot! :-)
Ooooh. And peanut butter on apple slices. Yum.
I think that if you are prepared for the preach and the cheese, you might be able to find some humor in it. The outlandishness of it all makes me laugh now, but not when I was expecting major zombie slayage.
Everything you wrote were things I thought and felt....I wanted to write them all up in a kickass review...but I was too lazy for all that, so I'm glad you weren't!
Great review. Have seen this book at the library for ages and always wanted to read it, but based off of your review it's totally different than what I thought...still trying to decided if that's a good or bad thing. And props by the way for the HIMYM reference :)
I'm halfway through the second book, and it focuses a lot more on Gameland, as well as specific scenes inside the game pits. Might be something worth a read if you liked the idea but not the execution
