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Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 205
Theodore Granger believes he’s cursed. He’s spent the last ten years locked away inside his apartment. But today is his day, the day he is to venture out into the world again. There is only one simple task on his walk one block, cross the street, and have a cup of coffee with his shrink. The only problem is, he chose the wrong day.Enjoy this short story based in the world of my novel Don of the Living Dead.
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First published September 16, 2011
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Robert DeCoteau
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I was born in 1974 in Bremerton, Washington. I moved to Bellingham, Washington at the age of four and have been here ever since.
I love living in the Pacific Northwest about two months out of the year. The other ten months it rains.
Constant rain gives me plenty of time to read and write. While I'm hooked on writing horror right now, I enjoy many other genres.
My favorite author is Robin Hobb, who also lives in the northwest. She is the award winning Fantasy author of Assassin's Apprentice and several sequels.
I have one son. I named him Chance. He is six going on fifteen. We are both currently enrolled in school, but I am a few grades ahead of him.
I was born in 1974 in Bremerton, Washington. I moved to Bellingham, Washington at the age of four and have been here ever since.
I love living in the Pacific Northwest about two months out of the year. The other ten months it rains.
Constant rain gives me plenty of time to read and write. While I'm hooked on writing horror right now, I enjoy many other genres.
My favorite author is Robin Hobb, who also lives in the northwest. She is the award winning Fantasy author of Assassin's Apprentice and several sequels.
I have one son. I named him Chance. He is six going on fifteen. We are both currently enrolled in school, but I am a few grades ahead of him.
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April 1, 2012
I think that if I was a zombie and in the market for some real estate, I would probably be looking for a nice little pied a terre on Blood Street or Gore Alley because frankly, living somewhere called Primrose Court Apartments is not going to help my zombie street cred at all. Imagine inviting all your zombie mates back? It just wouldn't work, would it?
However, in the first Zombie tales outing the people in question aren't actually fully fledged zombies yet and it is just another ordinary day for the cursed agoraphobic landlord of Primrose Court Apartments as he spies on the neighbours, makes notes in his little journal (each neighbour has their own specific section), fastidiously cleans himself and prepares to meet his shrink in a Starbucks - his first venture into the outside world in ten years.
Unfortunately for our narrator, the reason he doesn't step outside much is that he is some sort of human conduit for every sort of viral plague but rather than dying himself, his illnesses always (inexplicably) coincide with the gruesome accidental deaths of people nearby. The rationale behind this is never explained... indeed I am sure one would be hard pushed to put a medical definition on it, so for now lets just consider it a cruel act of fate. Suffice to say that so far he is has inadvertently killed most of his own family and by leaving his apartment to go to Starbucks, this man is about to jump start the zombie apocalypse.
This is a weird story line and as illustrated above, you will need to find a tower crane in order to have somewhere suitable to suspend your disbelief but the writing was really good. Not random, not badly edited, not corny with actual words making sense and in quite an entertaining way which has convinced me to read the next instalment before the zombies nom nom nom on my brain.
However, in the first Zombie tales outing the people in question aren't actually fully fledged zombies yet and it is just another ordinary day for the cursed agoraphobic landlord of Primrose Court Apartments as he spies on the neighbours, makes notes in his little journal (each neighbour has their own specific section), fastidiously cleans himself and prepares to meet his shrink in a Starbucks - his first venture into the outside world in ten years.
Unfortunately for our narrator, the reason he doesn't step outside much is that he is some sort of human conduit for every sort of viral plague but rather than dying himself, his illnesses always (inexplicably) coincide with the gruesome accidental deaths of people nearby. The rationale behind this is never explained... indeed I am sure one would be hard pushed to put a medical definition on it, so for now lets just consider it a cruel act of fate. Suffice to say that so far he is has inadvertently killed most of his own family and by leaving his apartment to go to Starbucks, this man is about to jump start the zombie apocalypse.
This is a weird story line and as illustrated above, you will need to find a tower crane in order to have somewhere suitable to suspend your disbelief but the writing was really good. Not random, not badly edited, not corny with actual words making sense and in quite an entertaining way which has convinced me to read the next instalment before the zombies nom nom nom on my brain.
November 18, 2011
I absolutely loved this short story set in the world of "Don of the Dead" created by author Robert DeCoteau.
The main character is agoraphobic - and for good reason. It seems that every time he ventures out and about, bad things happen...to other people. So for the sake of mankind, he decides to hide himself from the world in his tiny apartment.
Until today.
Is his fear irriational or is there some truth to his belief that he may be cursed? Read and find out.
The main character is agoraphobic - and for good reason. It seems that every time he ventures out and about, bad things happen...to other people. So for the sake of mankind, he decides to hide himself from the world in his tiny apartment.
Until today.
Is his fear irriational or is there some truth to his belief that he may be cursed? Read and find out.
February 8, 2012
Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
Merged review:
Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
Merged review:
Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
November 14, 2011
Very nice! I generally abhor short stories with a fiery, stinging passion and avoid them like I avoid that neighbor I can't stand who, when she stops to talk to you, you know you're in for AT LEAST an hour before you can claw your way away from her.
For those who are unaware, the "Zombie Tales" books are side stories to the author's Don of the Living Dead, which I believe is a full novel.
The concept of the "Zombie Tales" books, perspectives (in separate novellas) of different residents of an apartment building set in the Don world during an impending zombpocalypse was such a novel (heh, novel, I made a joke!) concept, that I overlooked my general dislike and decided to take a chance.
Not only was this very well written (some minor editing complaints, though), but it was surprisingly well done in so few pages.
Robert DeCoteau has written Theodore Granger very well as a paranoid, whiny, complainy, germophobic agoraphobe who has not been outside in ten years, honestly for understandable reasons.
So, of course, he WOULD pick the onset of a zombie apocalypse as his first venture out in ten years...
For those who are unaware, the "Zombie Tales" books are side stories to the author's Don of the Living Dead, which I believe is a full novel.
The concept of the "Zombie Tales" books, perspectives (in separate novellas) of different residents of an apartment building set in the Don world during an impending zombpocalypse was such a novel (heh, novel, I made a joke!) concept, that I overlooked my general dislike and decided to take a chance.
Not only was this very well written (some minor editing complaints, though), but it was surprisingly well done in so few pages.
Robert DeCoteau has written Theodore Granger very well as a paranoid, whiny, complainy, germophobic agoraphobe who has not been outside in ten years, honestly for understandable reasons.
So, of course, he WOULD pick the onset of a zombie apocalypse as his first venture out in ten years...
May 20, 2013
This is one of three short stories set in the Primrose Court apartment complex. The story centers on a man with agoraphobia who has not left his apartment for ten year. We get his full background and the story of why he ended up there, and how he feels about his neighbors. What you do not have is any amount of zombies here really. Only on the last few pages do you get even a glimpse of zombie action.
If you want a tale of zombies running around eating people, do not read this. On the other hand if you like a narrative with limited carnage you may enjoy it.
All the books have a few chapters from the book "Don of the Living Dead" which is set in the same locale. They can be seen as a lead in to the major story. These books can be read in any order but I would say start here because it introduces you to the next characters you will meet.
If you want a tale of zombies running around eating people, do not read this. On the other hand if you like a narrative with limited carnage you may enjoy it.
All the books have a few chapters from the book "Don of the Living Dead" which is set in the same locale. They can be seen as a lead in to the major story. These books can be read in any order but I would say start here because it introduces you to the next characters you will meet.
May 7, 2020
Theodore’s big day out...
Theodore has issues.
He’s acrophobic and obsessed with not coming into contact with any germs, but today is a big day.
It’s the day he plans to leave his apartment building and meet his therapist.
It’s also the day the dead come back to life.
Another great little read, this is a neat companion piece to Apartment 502 and tells the story from a different perspective.
Very good.
Theodore has issues.
He’s acrophobic and obsessed with not coming into contact with any germs, but today is a big day.
It’s the day he plans to leave his apartment building and meet his therapist.
It’s also the day the dead come back to life.
Another great little read, this is a neat companion piece to Apartment 502 and tells the story from a different perspective.
Very good.
February 10, 2020
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This author has written a book that just ends! If you're really into books 📚that like this? THEN BUY THIS BOOK! I don't recommend! 😶😑😐
This author has written a book that just ends! If you're really into books 📚that like this? THEN BUY THIS BOOK! I don't recommend! 😶😑😐
October 30, 2017
Very little if any zombie action in this lil book. The snippet provided at the end of the book for another book had all the zombie action
February 12, 2021
Zombies
It was okay. No bells and whistles for me. A few things were not clear but, the zombie aspect, he got right. I heard something drag and I jumped as was reading, lol. The story is short so I would read another one in the series.
It was okay. No bells and whistles for me. A few things were not clear but, the zombie aspect, he got right. I heard something drag and I jumped as was reading, lol. The story is short so I would read another one in the series.
February 8, 2012
Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!”
In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way.
In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out.
In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death.
I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
July 18, 2013
3.5 Stars
I did not realize that the Primrose Court Apt. stories were actually surrounding the book Don of the Living Dead until reading this one. I thought the idea of this story was very intriguing in the fact that the author picks one individual to follow around and in just a few pages we are introduce to who they are as a person and a quick but revealing back story. Although this is a zombie story there really isn't any zombie type action until close to the end. This is really more like "Where were you when the Zombie Apocalypse happened?" and then the story is over.
I think this author has a lot of potential and I did go and get a copy of the novel these stories are based on. There is also 2 or 3 chapters of "Don" at the end of this story to get you hooked (which I was). The descriptions of the characters, their surroundings, and the so-called meaningless activities they are engaged in are realistic and full, while not being overly wordy, and give depth and dimension to the story.
So why only 3.5 stars? There were some pretty significant spelling and grammar errors throughout. There weren't a ridiculous amount of individual errors but the errors that did occur were glaring (at least in my opinion). I would've enjoyed this story more if a closer eye had been paid to editing process. Also, I was not aware that only half of the length of the book on my Kindle device was this story. The other half were the first chapters of the book "Don of the Living Dead". I didn't mind that this was included because it did get me interested in the book, however, I already would've been prone to buy the book without the chapters included in the story. I've also actually read the other two short spin off stories and they all contain the same beginning of "Don". The description for this product already states it's based on the "Don" book so it really wasn't necessary to include it at all. It was a little off putting when you reach the 50% mark and the story is actually over.
As stated above, I do think this author has a lot of potential. Especially because I've read the other Primrose stories, which are all worth it and I enjoyed all of them. I just hope when I finally read the actual book there aren't the grammar and spelling errors.
I did not realize that the Primrose Court Apt. stories were actually surrounding the book Don of the Living Dead until reading this one. I thought the idea of this story was very intriguing in the fact that the author picks one individual to follow around and in just a few pages we are introduce to who they are as a person and a quick but revealing back story. Although this is a zombie story there really isn't any zombie type action until close to the end. This is really more like "Where were you when the Zombie Apocalypse happened?" and then the story is over.
I think this author has a lot of potential and I did go and get a copy of the novel these stories are based on. There is also 2 or 3 chapters of "Don" at the end of this story to get you hooked (which I was). The descriptions of the characters, their surroundings, and the so-called meaningless activities they are engaged in are realistic and full, while not being overly wordy, and give depth and dimension to the story.
So why only 3.5 stars? There were some pretty significant spelling and grammar errors throughout. There weren't a ridiculous amount of individual errors but the errors that did occur were glaring (at least in my opinion). I would've enjoyed this story more if a closer eye had been paid to editing process. Also, I was not aware that only half of the length of the book on my Kindle device was this story. The other half were the first chapters of the book "Don of the Living Dead". I didn't mind that this was included because it did get me interested in the book, however, I already would've been prone to buy the book without the chapters included in the story. I've also actually read the other two short spin off stories and they all contain the same beginning of "Don". The description for this product already states it's based on the "Don" book so it really wasn't necessary to include it at all. It was a little off putting when you reach the 50% mark and the story is actually over.
As stated above, I do think this author has a lot of potential. Especially because I've read the other Primrose stories, which are all worth it and I enjoyed all of them. I just hope when I finally read the actual book there aren't the grammar and spelling errors.
September 9, 2012
This is one of a set of three short stories (also Zombie Tales Primrose Court Apt. 305 and Zombie Tales Primrose Court Apt. 502) written about the same series of events, through the eyes of the residents of three apartments in the same complex. These stories lead up to the full length book Don of the Living Dead. The first three chapters of the book are previewed at the end of each of the short stories, though I'm going to wait to read because I have a feeling I'm going to want the entire book at hand when I start.
One thing I'll say about the series so far is the author does an amazing job at introducing his characters so the reader is able to get a good picture of each of them in such a short section of reading, and leave the reader wanting to know more.
This story, my second favorite of the three, tells the story of a young man who is a bit of a punk rocker and a stoner. His dad split when he was young and he lives with his mother who is both delusional and certifiably off her rocker. He has a bad day.. a really bad day. I have a feeling he'll play a part in the full-length story.
One thing I'll say about the series so far is the author does an amazing job at introducing his characters so the reader is able to get a good picture of each of them in such a short section of reading, and leave the reader wanting to know more.
This story, my second favorite of the three, tells the story of a young man who is a bit of a punk rocker and a stoner. His dad split when he was young and he lives with his mother who is both delusional and certifiably off her rocker. He has a bad day.. a really bad day. I have a feeling he'll play a part in the full-length story.
July 30, 2016
'Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt 205' is the first story of three short stories which are in the same universe of 'Don of the Living Dead' by Robert DeCoteau. Theodore Granger lives in Apartment 205, he owns Primrose Court and is agoraphobic (a fear of public places) and today is the first time in ten years that he is leaving his apartment to meet his therapist, Theodore wants to go out, he knows he has to but due to a never~ending bad luck streak, Theodore believes he is cursed, bad things happen around him and lives are lost, and Theodore becomes ill.
As Theodore waits to face the world, his neighbours are annoying him as usual (his neighbours incessant arguing and the strange teenager who lives above them) but what he and his neighbours do not realise, is that the world is changing outside for everyone.
Theodore Granger has to be the most unluckiest person in the world and I understood completely why he could not face going outside. Despite the fact its a short story, Robert DeCoteau successfully highlights Theodore agoraphobia in a real and sympathetic way which made for interesting reading. By the end of the story, you will wish along with Theodore that he really should have stayed at home.
An interesting introduction showing the human side of an approaching Zombie outbreak.
As Theodore waits to face the world, his neighbours are annoying him as usual (his neighbours incessant arguing and the strange teenager who lives above them) but what he and his neighbours do not realise, is that the world is changing outside for everyone.
Theodore Granger has to be the most unluckiest person in the world and I understood completely why he could not face going outside. Despite the fact its a short story, Robert DeCoteau successfully highlights Theodore agoraphobia in a real and sympathetic way which made for interesting reading. By the end of the story, you will wish along with Theodore that he really should have stayed at home.
An interesting introduction showing the human side of an approaching Zombie outbreak.
August 7, 2012
I read all three of the Primrose Court short stories in one setting, going from 502 to 305 to 205. I don't think it matters what order you read them in, but I have to implore anyone who loves to watch good character development to read all three.
Based on publish date, this is Robert DeCoteau's third - and sadly, final - installment of the Primrose Court series. Theodore Granger is afraid to leave his apartment. He thinks he's cursed and if he gets sick, people die. Could he be the reason for the zombie apocalypse? DeCoteau never really states as much, but I couldn't help to wonder. I've often wondered what leads a person to become agoraphobic. Reading Theodore's back story, I wouldn't want to leave my apartment either. Especially if I had a hearty supply of these stories.
Looks like I'll have to buy Don of the Dead to get more of DeCoteau's zombie writing because when I was finished reading these books, I really just wanted more.
Of the three, this one had the most grammatical/spelling errors. But the good writing and excellent character made it easy to overlook.
Based on publish date, this is Robert DeCoteau's third - and sadly, final - installment of the Primrose Court series. Theodore Granger is afraid to leave his apartment. He thinks he's cursed and if he gets sick, people die. Could he be the reason for the zombie apocalypse? DeCoteau never really states as much, but I couldn't help to wonder. I've often wondered what leads a person to become agoraphobic. Reading Theodore's back story, I wouldn't want to leave my apartment either. Especially if I had a hearty supply of these stories.
Looks like I'll have to buy Don of the Dead to get more of DeCoteau's zombie writing because when I was finished reading these books, I really just wanted more.
Of the three, this one had the most grammatical/spelling errors. But the good writing and excellent character made it easy to overlook.
November 13, 2019
This book was short and full of errors.
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Okay so this story is about the landlord/owner of the building and he's agoraphobic and a terrified of getting sick so he's constantly cleaning and taking safety precautions.
He's also convinced that every time he gets sick that someone close to him dies. His therapist convinces him to come out of his apartment and go meet him at Starbucks to to help address his agoraphobia. He goes outside and the zombie apocalypse ensues.
The story was an interesting concept, but it was too short and I don't think anyone proofread this story at all. There are grammatical and spelling mistakes all over the story. If the author had just taken their time with this and fixed these mistakes, and fleshed out the story a bit more, it could have really been good!
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If you can get past the spelling mistakes and the grammar mistakes, then you may see that it's a good story.
***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS***
Okay so this story is about the landlord/owner of the building and he's agoraphobic and a terrified of getting sick so he's constantly cleaning and taking safety precautions.
He's also convinced that every time he gets sick that someone close to him dies. His therapist convinces him to come out of his apartment and go meet him at Starbucks to to help address his agoraphobia. He goes outside and the zombie apocalypse ensues.
The story was an interesting concept, but it was too short and I don't think anyone proofread this story at all. There are grammatical and spelling mistakes all over the story. If the author had just taken their time with this and fixed these mistakes, and fleshed out the story a bit more, it could have really been good!
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If you can get past the spelling mistakes and the grammar mistakes, then you may see that it's a good story.
December 3, 2011
Mr. Granger has been locked inside his apartment for years. Every time he gets sick people die. So he decided to stay home to avoid disease.
His therapist convinces him to venture out for a therapy session at a nearby Starbucks. Granger decides to go.
Sure enough people die in a bus accident. Granger is so sick (unknown to him) that the people killed emerge from the accident as zombies.
Problem: I wouldn't have characterized Granger as an agoraphobic. He was only afraid to go out because he was afraid of getting sick. PATHOPHOBIA = fear of disease,illness; BACILLOPHOBIA = fear of bacteria - either might have been better. Plus, they are nice big words that would have been good to throw in. LOL
His therapist convinces him to venture out for a therapy session at a nearby Starbucks. Granger decides to go.
Sure enough people die in a bus accident. Granger is so sick (unknown to him) that the people killed emerge from the accident as zombies.
Problem: I wouldn't have characterized Granger as an agoraphobic. He was only afraid to go out because he was afraid of getting sick. PATHOPHOBIA = fear of disease,illness; BACILLOPHOBIA = fear of bacteria - either might have been better. Plus, they are nice big words that would have been good to throw in. LOL
November 21, 2011
Amazon is offering this book for free (Kindle edition), so I didn't think it twice and grabbed it. I read it on an afternoon. It was terrific, absorbing and funny. I sure enjoyed it! I already "bought" (also for free) the other books of the series. I'm planning to read them soon after I finish reading The Stand (Yes, I'm in a post-apocalyptic mood. LOL).
This book also includes an extra, the first chapter of a novel the author is currently writing (or so I believe). That extra was awesome as well! I love zombies!
This book also includes an extra, the first chapter of a novel the author is currently writing (or so I believe). That extra was awesome as well! I love zombies!
October 30, 2012
Best one of the three free short stories I've found in this series so far. I don't know if there are more in the series to be released but if there are I'll read them for sure. This story may have been the best of the three for character development.
I absolutely loved the main guy in this. He may have been one of my favorite Zombie Apocalypse characters ever. I mean really, how awesome would it be to follow an unlikely survivor, someone starting with a severe handicap like Agoraphobia who hasn't left his apartment in over a decade until the day of the Zombie Outbreak? Freaking awesome.
The only reason this didn't get five stars is because it was so short!
I absolutely loved the main guy in this. He may have been one of my favorite Zombie Apocalypse characters ever. I mean really, how awesome would it be to follow an unlikely survivor, someone starting with a severe handicap like Agoraphobia who hasn't left his apartment in over a decade until the day of the Zombie Outbreak? Freaking awesome.
The only reason this didn't get five stars is because it was so short!
April 7, 2013
Poor Mr. Grainger. For an agoraphobic who hasn't left his apartment in 10 years, he's chosen the worst day - the zombie apocalyspe - to venture outside. Grainger's a recluse due to his seemingly cursed past - people around him tend to die horrific deaths whenever he catches some kind of bug. You'ld think the man would have stayed inside surrounded by his hermetically-sealed plastic gloves and Lysol.
This is a great short story, one of three, that corresponds to the novel, "Don of the Living Dead."
This is a great short story, one of three, that corresponds to the novel, "Don of the Living Dead."
November 7, 2011
This story is the second, in a series, that I have read. The external events are the same as Apt. 305, but from a different perspective.
This one is about a timid little man, who is suffering from agoraphobia as well as, mysophobia, better known as germaphobia, and he has an appointment with his doctor, at the local Starbucks. This is the account of how that day goes.
Very humorous and kinda creepy. I really recommend that you read this story.
This one is about a timid little man, who is suffering from agoraphobia as well as, mysophobia, better known as germaphobia, and he has an appointment with his doctor, at the local Starbucks. This is the account of how that day goes.
Very humorous and kinda creepy. I really recommend that you read this story.
May 10, 2012
Entertaining, short story about one man (possibly the unluckiest man in the world) and his decision to leave his flat for the first time in ten years....except he chose the worst possible day imaginable.
As much as I liked the main feature, I really enjoyed the sample of 'Don of the Living Dead' even more and want to know what happens to poor Don (I guess I'll just have to buy the book!).
I've downloaded the other free 'Zombie Tales' and expect to find them just as enjoyable as this one.
As much as I liked the main feature, I really enjoyed the sample of 'Don of the Living Dead' even more and want to know what happens to poor Don (I guess I'll just have to buy the book!).
I've downloaded the other free 'Zombie Tales' and expect to find them just as enjoyable as this one.
March 27, 2013
This book was okay. The first story was AWESOME!! You can't help but feel sorry for the main character, my heart went out to him. The story left me with my mouth open at the end! The second story was too short, it had a little bit of humor. If the book were longer, I would of easily given it a 4 to 5 star rating. I recommend this book to those who love zombie books or are in the mood to read something short, simple and GORY!! (LOL) ENJOY!!
May 17, 2013
I got this book as a free download and I really liked it. It is one of 3 short stories , I was able to read this book in one sitting. It is true the Zombies only make an appearance on the last page, but I still found the story interesting and it held my attention until the end. I can't wait to read the other 2 short stories and the book that they lead up to. I am pretty sure that one will be filled with Zombies.
December 13, 2012
I really liked the way Robert writes his character's introduction. I felt so bad for the main character while the story was developing.
The only thing that threw me for a loop was that I didn't relize that there was a "preview" of another story after the first story ended. I thought it was a second story in itself, until it ended abruptly. Luckily, someone else mentioned it in their review.
The only thing that threw me for a loop was that I didn't relize that there was a "preview" of another story after the first story ended. I thought it was a second story in itself, until it ended abruptly. Luckily, someone else mentioned it in their review.
January 15, 2014
Zombie Tales is a cool book to read. I have never read anything like this before. This is a unique take on a story. I’m not about to give away the plot, but once you read this story, you are hooked and need to read the next installment. I love how all the books are connected. If you don’t believe me, just read it for yourself.
February 5, 2012
The first short story of three, this was surprisingly funny considering it is based on a zombie outbreak. Although American it had a very British sense of humour. Looking forward to the other stories I've got to read.
April 7, 2012
Entertaining, if a bit cliche. Short zombie story, and intro to longer zombie story. I think I actually liked the short story more, it had more originality in general-reminded me a bit of an X-Files episode.
November 21, 2012
If you are looking for zombies this is not the book for you. It is a prequel of sorts to another book that is about zombies. The book was enjoyable but I did not like the way the story jumped from present to the past.
March 26, 2013
Another one done. Not many zombies in this, the main character doesn't even get outside of his apartment - he just relates what he has heard from his neighbours and seen from his window. I know its a free book but it simply repeats what has been written in the first 2 instalments.
December 17, 2013
Two very short, too short ,horror stories. I thought the endings were left unfinished to leave the reader to fill in their own ending. Both were good, unique,but I prefer a little more content. Still I would read it again and recommend to others ;esp if you like a very short horror story.
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