The Book of the Dead

[Addy]

I didn't really understand that one. Did you?

[Kenneth]

No, I thought it was crap too. The good news is that the rest of the stories after that one are pretty good.

[Terry]

I didn't really understand it either, Addy. (view spoiler)[ I guess that Jane was supposed to be only 8 years old and a zombie? That story really went nowhere. (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

I agree Terry. I wonder how some of these stories made it into this book. Pavlov seems ok. I just started it. Hope you're right Ken. I almost want to give it up.

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

Yea I stopped reading a few of the story's but decided to finish just because I hate leaving books unread, but I don't know the intro made it seem so much better than it actually was I like the idea of the book & everybody's own opinion on the dead, but some people's ideas are just dumb lol

[Addy]

So has everybody finished? I need to get on the ball!

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

Lol no I haven't finished yet I have a few stories to finish about 6 or 7

[Terry]

I haven't finished. I've just started on Like Pavlov's Dogs this morning. Not far in yet.

[Kenneth]

Is it me or did I miss the memo that not only did the authors have to write stories about the continuation of life after Night of the Living Dead, but they also get bonus points if their stories has a scene where a phallus gets ripped off??

[Addy]

Yeah...lol. That's the best part! I wud say that wouldn't I?.....;)

[Kenneth]

Addy wrote: "Yeah...lol. That's the best part! I wud say that wouldn't I?.....;)"

Evil Addy. Just evil!

[Addy]

(Big grin) lol

[Terry]

Finished Like Pavlov's Dog. A good one finally, although I'm not exactly clear on what the title had to do with the storyline. (view spoiler)[ Interesting that the zombies in this story wouldn't attack the sick guy because he was 'bad meat'. Kinda fits with the idea that zombies don't attack each other either, too. (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

Pavlov was ok. I didn't get the jo-jo part. Was it him who was thinking in italics? Anyway, better than the last few.

[Terry]

Yeah, I thought that's what those parts were. (view spoiler)[ it's like he was supposed to be a smarter zombie for some reason but the story never went anywhere with it. (hide spoiler)] I did at least think it was better.

[Terry]

Didn't so much enjoy Saxophone, though. (view spoiler)[ It was such a strange story, I didn't follow exactly what was supposed to be happening. I guess that the zombies were functional and were searching for healthy people to kill so they could sell their organs to healthy organ dealers? And, if you got a healthy person to breath into the dead person's lungs, they regained their breathing? I thought it was a pretty weak storyline. (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

omg! Saxophone is like pulling teeth for me. Just tell me what happens so I don't have to read it.

[Terry]

You're right - not good! It was so directionless. If you read my spoiler, that is about as much as I caught from the story.

[Addy]

Ok. I'll take a look at it.

[Addy]

Thanks Terry. Didn't want to finish that garbage...lol. Ok. I didn't mean that. But seriously? I'm kinda disappointed in this book. Lansdale is known for his good writing so I'm crossing my fingers it's good.

[Kenneth]

Lansdale's is the best one in the book. It literally made me laugh and snort my drink out my nose in parts. Schow's did too. Those were my favorite stories.

[Terry]

I agree Addy! Some have been about as bad as I've read. I'm hoping you're right, Ken. I'm also counting on McCammon's story redeeming the book some, too.

[Kenneth]

McCammon's wasn't bad. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars, but I liked Lansdale's and Schow's best.

[Addy]

Cool. I know Lansdale did that to me when I read the Drive-In so that's a plus! And McCammon hasn't disappointed either.

[Terry]

Sounds good. Did you read the second Book of the Dead, Ken?

[Kenneth]

Terry wrote: "Sounds good. Did you read the second Book of the Dead, Ken?"

I haven't. I see that it has Dan Simmons and Douglas Winter in it.

[Addy]

Kinda funny(view spoiler)[how the Lansdale story is turning out to be about a secret order upon which all the mysteries have been answered. Coincidence? I think not. Lol (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

Lol - I know! (view spoiler)[ There is even a direct reference to Mary Magdalene in there. Weird timing... (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

Have u read Hodge's story yet? I think I'll read that one after. I've got a couple of his books but haven't read them yet.

[Terry]

I finished Lansdale's story this morning, and I'm about mid-way through Hodges story now. I'm thinking of trying to finish the last couple of these and be done with the book by tomorrow.

[Addy]

Yeah. I think I'll do the same.

[Addy]

So I thought Lansdale story was pretty awesome. Dead Giveaway wasn't too bad either. It definitely had a twist with the show biz aspect.

[Terry]

I agree. Liked both of those. Thought the game show was a funny idea (picturing a bunch of dead people sitting around watching their television sets, cheering it on...) I did finish the other two stories, too. Fatboy's story was just so-so, but McCammon's was better.

[Addy]

Didn't enjoy wormboy's story so much. All of the gross out descriptions felt like he was trying too hard. Eat Me was prob one of my favorites. Maybe because you can find love in hell...lol, just a play on words. But really, it was kinda poetic and sad. Overall, some of the stories were good but more than most left a "dead" taste in my mouth. Don't think I want to continue reading the sequel, but then again I don't even have it. If u do read it, Terry, you will have to recommend it if it's any good.

[Terry]

Loved your description- "dead" taste in your mouth is the perfect way to describe it! I remember you saying that zombie stories were not really your favorite, but I'm glad you stuck it out. Not sure I would have finished it on my own, and it would have been a shame to miss McCammon's story. The idea that zombies would get ecstasy from eating each other is pretty funny, and poetic at the same time! We'll see if I ever get around to the sequel - zombie stories are ok every once in a while, though.

[Terry]

Just so you know too, Addy, Childmare is supposed to be here by Mar 2nd - taking a while to get here...

[Addy]

Yes, zombies aren't my thing but I'm glad I gave it a chance. Prob wouldn't have finished either so I'm glad that u were kinda pushing me along. Zombies in small doses:)

I might start a thread for Childmare. Just let me know when it gets to you. I know mine took forever. I've got plenty to read anyway:)