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Dead Tropics (2012)

by Sue Edge(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1618680366 (ISBN13: 9781618680365)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Permuted Press

review 1: It started well. Island is overrun by zombie plague. Family has the good fortune to live in a house on stilts opening to the dense jungle giving it superior protection. But it devolves into a trite love story and overly predictable ending that can be seen from a mile away. Also, I get really irritated when people in books or movies do dumb things. There is somewhat of a plethora of that happening in this book. So, beach read only in my opinion.
review 2: At the end of the book the authors asks that the readers pass on the infection, which I gladly do now. Generally I find zombie books fall into the “B movie” category of books, however every once in a while you find a book like “Dead Tropics” that elevates the genre to a new level. While this is a “... morezombie” outbreak book, the main point of the story is family and how that definition changes or strengthens with adversity. Lori, the main character, is a typical suburban mom with a teen and toddler twins. She recently lost her husband to cancer and is struggling to just stay afloat. She is mild mannered, soft spoken and kind…initially. Eventually she exhibits strength of character that others have always seen, but she didn’t really know she had This book is well written and convincingly shows how a mother is willing to do anything to protect her children, even things she would never have thought she would. My husband and I have joked about this type of thing before: I always say I would jump in front of a car for him, but I would probably hesitate and think a moment first; but I wouldn’t have to think at all if it was one of my kids. I was impressed with the author’s ability to put a compassionate and humane face on the stark tragedy while still maintaining the fantasy vibe of the story. It was funny, passionate, romantic, sad, and life affirming. I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews. less

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