From the Bookshelf of Apocalypse Whenever

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October 21, 2023
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November 1, 2023
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What Members Thought

Todd
Stephen King revists the pulp horror genre that made him famous and he does it with the grace and aplomb of a gifted artist. King is one of America's greatest writers of the post modern era, but the subject matter of his novels cause the snobbiest of crtics from recognizing his near genius.

This is a classic zombie tale in which he pays homage to the likes of George A. Romero and others. It also begs the question about what are ever increasing dependancy on technology is doing to our collective c
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Stephanie  Dalphin
An interesting twist on the Zombie mythology. The book starts right in on the action and is a quick read. I found it hard to put down at times. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but this was one case where I think King could have written SO much more. There was a lot more I wanted to learn about this new breed of zombies.
Jason
Apr 29, 2013 rated it did not like it
Thank you, Mr. King, for yet again wasting my time and making millions of dollars you don't deserve. Take some pride and time with your novels, sir. This book has the patina of just being thrown together. It's just amateurish, with terrible plot turns and corny action scenes. I hated this book. ...more
Caryn
Mar 30, 2008 rated it did not like it
when people started flying, i was pretty much done...
Jday
Jan 12, 2008 rated it it was ok
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Robin
Jan 23, 2008 rated it really liked it
Katie Kenig
Jan 27, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Jason
Feb 13, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: horror
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Sep 27, 2008 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Elizabeth
Sep 29, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: horror_zombie
Karel
Feb 14, 2010 rated it really liked it
Todd
Mar 21, 2010 rated it it was ok
David
Aug 24, 2010 marked it as to-read
Shelves: fiction, horror
Donna Berthelette
Mar 07, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Apr 15, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Aug 20, 2011 rated it it was ok
Ashley FL
Oct 11, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 5-star-reads
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Dec 06, 2011 rated it it was ok
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