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Chris Brogan: Three Scary Books for Vacation Reading

  • startabuzz · 5 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 · 5 months ago
    I *LOVE* World War Z! Glad you enjoyed it :)
  • John Bell · 5 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 · 5 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 · 5 months ago
    Patient Zero sounds good, and I might have to check out Personal Effects. Nice review.
  • Sean Bohan · 5 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 · 5 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 · 5 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
  • Nick P · 5 months ago
    World War Z is actually being made into a Movie. Due out 2010. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/

    Marc Forster Directing it (Quantum of Solace, Kite Runner, Monster's Ball).

    Total Awesomeness.
  • christammiller · 5 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 · 5 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.
  • wholesale korean clothing · 5 months ago
    I love "personal effects".
  • Holly · 5 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 · 5 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 · 5 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... :)
  • memoire pc · 3 weeks ago
    just finished Patient Zero. it was the first book i have read in years. and i loved it. kept me entertained cover to cover. i would love to see it made into a movie