Chris Brogan: Three Scary Books for Vacation Reading
startabuzz
· 4 months ago
As luck would have it, I'm headed out on "vacation" this week. I'm officially sold on Patient Zero; Zombies meet Baltimore police meets the Bourne Identity??? How could I possibly go wrong with that? :)
Thanks, Chris!
Nadia P
· 4 months ago
I *LOVE* World War Z! Glad you enjoyed it :)
John Bell
· 4 months ago
I am just finishing Patient Zero after my son, who is a Zombie aficionado, read it. This started as dad-wanting-to-connect-with-son and ended with me loving the book. That coming from a guy more proud of his Steven Millhauser and Richard Ford-tastes.
We are awaiting the DC-debut fo the movie Dead Snow to give us the next Zombie-fix. What could be cooler than Nazi Zombies in Norway?
Michael Moran
· 4 months ago
Very cool. A fellow teacher suggested World War Z. I am very interested in the interactivity of Personal Effects: Dark Art and agree that this will be the new trend in fiction writing. I posted your video and link at: http://www.woodrowwriter.com/2009/07/three-scar...
Thanks for the book review.
David G Shrock
· 4 months ago
Patient Zero sounds good, and I might have to check out Personal Effects. Nice review.
Sean Bohan
· 4 months ago
PE:DA is AWESOME. I found the book thanks to you, CC, Burtis and it rocks.
I have been watching the ARG space for a while now (lots of action, couple bona fide hits) and this transmedia narrative by JC is simply brilliant.
Will check out the other two books - thanks for the recommendation
Daniel Sevitt
· 4 months ago
Just out of interest, did you buy these books or were you given them? I couldn't tell if this was a real review or if you were doing favors for a couple of friends.
I read your stuff because it usually resonates with integrity and opinion, but this just felt inauthentic to me, sorry.
Robert
· 4 months ago
I don't know why, but Zombies seem to have really gone mainstream since "Dawn of the Dead". My fave zombie movie remains "Shaun of the Dead" a comedy, love story with zombies. :) It's all that and more. Another one that's just so terrible you'll keep watching much like many do a train wreck is "Zombie Strippers" although that's certainly nsfw or family for that matter.
I'm certainly going to get my hands on the World War Z! :D
Marc Forster Directing it (Quantum of Solace, Kite Runner, Monster's Ball).
Total Awesomeness.
christammiller
· 4 months ago
I LOVED WWZ. It absolutely blew me away. I loved how Max Brooks wove in real-world/sociopolitical/cultural stuff!
Speaking of movies, 28 Years Later is said to be coming out in the next year or two, I believe. Hee. And while this movie isn't about zombies, it's quite possibly the best vampire movie I've ever seen: Let the Right One In. It's deep, thought-provoking.
Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
maglit23
· 4 months ago
Thanks so much, Chris. And since you're in a mood to be "thrilled," may I make a recommendation? Just out is "Paris City of Night," by David Downie. He is a well-known, terrifically-respected travel and food writer and has now turned his attention to fiction, with splendid, heart-stopping results. This is a Paris that none of us knows. I thought I was smart and could be twelve steps ahead of a story until I picked up this one. If you pick it up you won't put it down until it's finished, I'll bet, especially with your penchant for top-notch, scary vacation reading.
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· 4 months ago
I love "personal effects".
Holly
· 4 months ago
Downloaded World War Z when I saw this post. Just finished it. Thanks for the great recommendation. If you haven't seen it: http://www.commoncraft.com/zombies
Michael Kindness
· 4 months ago
World War Z is one of my faves. I loved the "real-world" feel of it.
Patient Zero sounds fun. I'll have to check that one out. Thanks for the recommendation!
UPrinting
· 4 months ago
Now that I think about it, I haven't really read anything from the horror genre. Well, if you consider RL Stine's works as horror, then fine. Thanks for sharing these books. Better go look for them... :)
All Comments
Thanks, Chris!
We are awaiting the DC-debut fo the movie Dead Snow to give us the next Zombie-fix. What could be cooler than Nazi Zombies in Norway?
Thanks for the book review.
I have been watching the ARG space for a while now (lots of action, couple bona fide hits) and this transmedia narrative by JC is simply brilliant.
Will check out the other two books - thanks for the recommendation
I read your stuff because it usually resonates with integrity and opinion, but this just felt inauthentic to me, sorry.
I'm certainly going to get my hands on the World War Z! :D
Marc Forster Directing it (Quantum of Solace, Kite Runner, Monster's Ball).
Total Awesomeness.
Speaking of movies, 28 Years Later is said to be coming out in the next year or two, I believe. Hee. And while this movie isn't about zombies, it's quite possibly the best vampire movie I've ever seen: Let the Right One In. It's deep, thought-provoking.
Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Patient Zero sounds fun. I'll have to check that one out. Thanks for the recommendation!