Book Zero - Even though I've seen several zombie movies before & religiously watch "The Walking Dead," I've never found myself attracted to zombie books. I actually bought this set on my Nook for less than $1.00, & I think it got me for that as well as my overall interest in "The Walking Dead." This "first" book to this series really captured me, & I burned through the pages so quickly because it's very action-packed, making you feel like you're experiencing everything w/ the characters. I like that the book wasn't strictly from one person's perception because - in a situation like this - everyone reacts & experiences something different.Book One - I was a little thrown off w/ the story continuing through the perspectives of completely different people, who ironically all get together anyway. Putting the obvious facts together, it's clear as to the source of the contamination, but many other facts remain unclear. However, I'm sure it'll unravel in Book Two because (again, ironically enough) the individuals from this book are heading toward the town of the people in Book Zero.Book Two - As I suspected, the characters meet up, but I was surprised that the author added in the views of the people on the "bad side." However, it was almost necessary because it shows that not everyone is willing to do the dirty work ... the back story of that character was sad. I also found it interesting in the method of distributing the virus, which is really creepy, but it also reminded me of the movie "The Crazies." I'm not too fond of the decisions made @ the end of this book, but we'll see how that pans out.Book Three - The story continues on w/ the group splitting up & mainly focuses on Sam & Delta, which I though to be fitting because their goal was more of a rescue / take down mission. I was slightly irked that it didn't include Dan & his daughter but I guess that's what Book four is about. This book was pretty good & had a few intense parts, but it just seemed a little predictable in it's unfolding events. Don't get me wrong, the storyline is interesting & definitely worth more than I bought it for, but I'm not 100% sure if I'll continue on to read Book Four ... if I do, it'll be a while from now. It was a little hard to get into. I kept wanting to set it down at first. But after a few chapters, I started to enjoy it. The characters and what they go through is hard on your heart. But I love how they come together and then separate in order to try and save the world or at least help it a little. The bad guy is ... just a jerk honestly. I wanted someone to shoot him just for his attitude. Not to mention that he is the bad guy and he is responsible for all the chaos. You know how sometimes you find yourself feeling some soft feeling toward the bad guy??? This will not be one of those times. Nope. All bad and cocky and no good left in there at all. So, would I recommend it to someone?? Yes. I would. Mostly because I love apocalypse books. This is just basically normal people trying to cope when all hell breaks loose and you can see them make mistakes. It seems more realistic. These are not preppers who have been preparing for this for years. These are normal people with regular troubles who get in the middle of the chaos.
What do You think about Contamination Boxed Set (2013)?
Good series. Nice to add to my z-book collection.
—rissa
First zombie type book that I have read. Not bad
—numba1
