tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post4757739464435548739..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Juggernaut by Adam BakerVampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-40732583837872500672014-07-04T22:10:42.199+01:002014-07-04T22:10:42.199+01:00Good man, Simon. Good man, Simon. Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-3269878033769990262014-07-04T20:50:16.022+01:002014-07-04T20:50:16.022+01:00Sounds like a good book. Shall check it out!Sounds like a good book. Shall check it out!Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-61284673687219213252014-06-28T10:33:32.003+01:002014-06-28T10:33:32.003+01:00That's a valid point you make about Romero and...That's a valid point you make about Romero and the origins of his zombies from "Night of the Living Dead" but the big difference is that his were not mutated in the way that Adam Baker's are. Despite my misgivings about how his zombies are created I do admire his writing style.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-56010665723259435542014-06-28T09:24:04.699+01:002014-06-28T09:24:04.699+01:00I kind of agree with you on the way the zombies ar...I kind of agree with you on the way the zombies are created, although oddly enough the 'Alien' nature of the zombies is closer to Romero's original idea that the virus explanation. Adam's writing is exceptional and he also seems like quite a nice chap. he's a big fan of the big movies from the 80s and it shows in his work in a good wayZombie Adhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927366159778203819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-91027104801987224222014-06-26T08:53:51.389+01:002014-06-26T08:53:51.389+01:00At first I questioned why the mercenaries would be...At first I questioned why the mercenaries would be led by such a hard ass female, but once I got into the novel it became evident she was the natural leader of the group. Lucy was gutsy, tough and strong-willed and had what it takes to survive in a predominantly male environment. Anyway, it is a work of fiction and not a real life account... thank God!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-60476515875569220262014-06-26T08:50:25.340+01:002014-06-26T08:50:25.340+01:00It was, Ray!It was, Ray!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-7304297829032324462014-06-26T08:45:12.773+01:002014-06-26T08:45:12.773+01:00While a female leader of a mercenary team is possi...While a female leader of a mercenary team is possible, I imagine that it's very rare (non-existent?) in real life. But then, so are zombies - so why not?! Too many books to read - I can't keep up...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-50330811302003955352014-06-25T22:57:34.777+01:002014-06-25T22:57:34.777+01:00Sounds a good read!Sounds a good read!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-19923075422792345672014-06-25T22:32:18.446+01:002014-06-25T22:32:18.446+01:00No super powers here, David, so you ought to enjoy...No super powers here, David, so you ought to enjoy it.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-88121347564832838942014-06-25T21:42:54.082+01:002014-06-25T21:42:54.082+01:00I may try this one and outpost. I don't mind t...I may try this one and outpost. I don't mind techno as I honestly distrust anything I can't fix! ;)<br />The last technoZombie book I read was Stephen King's cellular which was really good until the end when the zombies got powerful godlike powers, by then I had to finish just to quit the book. It was a chore! If there is no magical superpowers, I may enjoy it.david bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373599516429004062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-51575297061700429842014-06-25T16:07:28.048+01:002014-06-25T16:07:28.048+01:00Indeed! It is only a small criticism and is more a...Indeed! It is only a small criticism and is more a reflection of my own feelings about zombies, Mathyoo. Techno-zombies don't float my boat!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-32374645070513218972014-06-25T16:05:32.569+01:002014-06-25T16:05:32.569+01:00They are both worth reading, Fran.They are both worth reading, Fran.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-5515465754166032512014-06-25T16:05:19.497+01:002014-06-25T16:05:19.497+01:00Sounds like a good read, and if how zombies are cr...Sounds like a good read, and if how zombies are created is the worst thing you don't like about it, it can't be too bad. Mathyoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254075235438097742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-74618142515718670682014-06-25T15:55:03.145+01:002014-06-25T15:55:03.145+01:00I'll have to check Outpost out as I like the s...I'll have to check Outpost out as I like the sound of this!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-1089789077695571562014-06-25T15:41:51.944+01:002014-06-25T15:41:51.944+01:00It is mainly thanks to you, Bob, that I read this ...It is mainly thanks to you, Bob, that I read this at all. if I hadn't read your own review of it a couple of months ago I'd have missed it. So, many thanks, mate. Yes, when it comes to zombies I am more of a traditionalist. Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89822050884846253592014-06-25T15:28:37.522+01:002014-06-25T15:28:37.522+01:00Glad you enjoyed it Bryan, despite your misgivings...Glad you enjoyed it Bryan, despite your misgivings about the zombie creation. You big ol' traditionalist. Nice review Dude.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-18327036171610831072014-06-25T14:12:43.150+01:002014-06-25T14:12:43.150+01:00Thanks for that, Joe. I had no idea that the e-boo...Thanks for that, Joe. I had no idea that the e-book cost so much. I remember paying roughly a fiver for the paperback version, which I thought was quite reasonable. But £4.49 for the e-novel is not good value for money, is it?Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-66639086389336074882014-06-25T12:58:05.562+01:002014-06-25T12:58:05.562+01:00I enjoyed "Outpost", mainly for its sett...I enjoyed "Outpost", mainly for its setting and central character (another female) and no "superheroes" in the rest of the cast.<br />I think I'd be a bit disappointed with this story though as the setting and characters don't appeal and would have probably avoided it save for your review which, given your dislike of the protagonists in this and the earlier book, still rates high. <br />It's pretty expensive in e-format too at £4.49, only slightly cheaper than the new paperback at £5.24 !Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-43128803276332731872014-06-25T10:17:00.379+01:002014-06-25T10:17:00.379+01:00It was quite a page turner and yes, I did enjoy it...It was quite a page turner and yes, I did enjoy it.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-50121616995749983162014-06-25T09:54:09.854+01:002014-06-25T09:54:09.854+01:00Sounds quite good. But I have such a back log of b...Sounds quite good. But I have such a back log of books I doubt I will ever get round to reading it. But glad you enjoyed it.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.com