Newsflesh Trilogy: FEED ~ Book Review

I never thought that zombies and politics could mix together, until I read FEED. FEED is the 1st book of the Newsflesh Trilogy by Mira Grant (Real name: Seanan McGuire)

Feed is a Sci-fi novel set during 2039 where society is living with zombies. What I find unique in here is that the mankind wasn't wiped out badly by the zombies and having no electricity, internet, & whatnot. Instead, mankind is still thriving and people could live inside their homes like normal people(with added security of course).

I couldn't really say that this is a horror novel. It's not something that would make you turn on the lights at night and scared to go to bed. You might think this is jam-packed with a lot of zombie action, but it doesn't. But there are a couple of scenes where there are outbreaks and breaches where people would have to defend their lives. Bottom line, zombies here is something like a garnish or side-dressing. It's not the main dish.

This book is more about blogging, journalism, free-speech, politics, and looking for the truth and

If you're someone who likes blogging, zombies, and a bit of politics, then I bet you'll love this book!
I'm someone who isn't really into politics, nevertheless, I still enjoyed reading FEED.

I really liked the characters here, very well made and they have "depth" especially George and Shaun.  I also liked the side characters, I grew fond of Rick, Lois, Mahir, and Buffy.

To tell you the truth, It took me at least a year to finish reading this. Apart from the having 599 pages, I was really busy this year. (Which explains why I haven't posted in this blog since June of this year).

At first, it was kind of boring to read, but as the story progresses it becomes interesting(Another reason why it took me so long to finish it).

Out of 5 stars, I would give this book 4 stars.

Did Someone Say Zombie Apocalypse? Anyone ready?

Okay, So if you haven't heard the Miami naked guy who ate someone's face, here are 2 links:

• http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/05/26/miami-police-confrontation-men-leaves-1-dead-1-hurt/
• http://www.3news.co.nz/Miami-police-kill-naked-man-found-eating-victims-face/tabid/417/articleID/255799/Default.aspx

So some people say that the guy just got high dose of bath salts, some say it's the nearing of the zombie apocalypse and some just don't care.

I'm not saying that the Zombie Apocalypse is nearing, but let's just prepare incase there is. Better safe than sorry,  right?

4 tips:

~Don’t go out at night. (Did you know what happened to Dale when he went out at night?)

~Try not to get attention. ( Need to say more?)

~Try to avoid crowded areas. (The first mistake Rick made *I think*)

~Presence of mind (The key to survival)

So This is what you need:

*Okay, I'm not saying you should get all equipments listed here 

• Medications and first-aid kit (for injuries or accidents)
• Food (Foods that aren't messy and non-perishable)
• Water (Okay, so anyone here who wants to get dehydrated?)
• Important documents (Anything that you think you could use in an apocalyptic world)
• Radio
• Flashlights
• Bag
• Lighter (what? old school games has them)
• Duct tape
• Binoculars/Night vision googles
• Bolt cutters
• Flare (So, who'll volunteer to go inside a dark room without worrying zombies might eat you there?)

Weapons:

• Knife (not a kitchen knife! It could be a Combat knife, Swiss Army knife, and whatnot)
• Crowbar
• Machete
• Guns (For me, don't get a shotgun, it's noisy and could attract a horde of zombies)
• Baseball bat (preferably aluminum)
• Cricket bat
• Golf clubs
• Cross Bows/ Bows
• Katana (If you have one)
• Grenades
• Pipe bomb and smoke bomb (I'm not sure if those are real, I just saw those in L4D) 
• Chainsaw (Noisy and could attract a horde of zombies)
• Saw
• Axe

The primary weapon in most games....the handgun

Clothing:

Please...... NO SHORT SHORTS OR SLEEVELESS CLOTHING! (And please, don't use slippers)

• Pants (Jeans, cargo, and whatnot)
• Jacket
• Vest
• Shirts w/ long sleeves
• Body suit
• Chain mail (Let's go medieval, hehe) 
• Pack some underwear
• Tough and sturdy shoes (Military boots, combat boots, running shoes, whatnot)
• Socks
• Gloves
• Knee and elbow pads (Optional)
• Helmet (This is optional, You may also use gas masks) << LOL RE:ORC

REMEMBER THE ZOMBIELAND RULES!

#1 – Cardio
#2 – The Double Tap
#3 – Beware of Bathrooms
#4 – Seatbelts
#5 – No Attachments
#6 – The Skillet*
#7 – Travel Light
#8 – Get A Kickass Partner*
#9 – With your Bare Hands
#10 – Don’t Swing Low
#11 – Use Your Foot
#12 – Bounty Paper Towels*
#13 – Shake it Off
#14 – Always carry a change of underwear
#15 – Bowling Ball*
#16 – Opportunity Knocks
#17 – Don’t Be A Hero
#18 – Limber Up
#19 – Break it Up
#20 – It’s a marathon, not a sprint, unless it’s a sprint, then sprint
#21 – Avoid Strip Clubs*
#22 – When In Doubt, Know Your Way Out
#23 – Zipplock
#24 – Use your thumbs
#25 – Shoot First
#26 – A little sun screen never hurt anybody
#27 – Incoming!
#28 – Double-Knot your Shoes
#29 – The Buddy System*
#30 – Pack your stain stick
#31 – Check The Back Seat
#32 – Enjoy The Little Things
#33 – Swiss Army Knife*

BTW, here are links to sites you might be interested in:

~http://www.zombietraining.com/

~http://www.zombieinformer.com/

~http://zombie.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Wiki

*****I'm not really excited for this, in fact... I don't like it....

Think of everything you have now, everything we take for granted... may it be games, our laptop, pets, the internet, your job, texting, vacation, watching movies, technology, friends, family, your collection and etc.

Imagine it's the zombie apocalypse now...

and now imagine all the think you take for granted, GONE. And the only thing left are zombies, survivors, and you....

Do you even think you'll survive till the end of time? (If yes, how arrogantly confident of you)

And now...

Since there are no laws and rights, what if you unfortunately cross with a band of thugs or punks who have no hesitation of killing or raping you and then loot you. (Think of the Walking Dead)

Thanks for reading!
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