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Going Green
In the ambiguously near future, a snap decision by a government official inadvertently sets in motion the destruction of mankind. Going Green chronicles the brief journey from infection to extinction through a series of short, interconnected stories, peppered with colorful commentary from both the skeptics and those just looking to survive. This print edition of Going Green contains special bonus materials and illustrations that are not available in e-book format. Please note: The following is a lighthearted and satirical novella. It is not intended for use as a survival guide in the event of an actual zombie apocalypse.
102 pages, Paperback
First published July 22, 2014
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Christina McMullen
23 books286 followersChristina McMullen is a sci-fi and urban fantasy author who dreams of jetpacks and electric sheep.
Christina enjoys travel, vegan cooking, modern and classic art, and championing the progressive nature of ebooks and independent authors. She is obsessed with robots and the internet, and revels in the fact that she was fortunate enough to have been born in an era where she was able to witness the 'future' finally come into being. And for the record, the year 2000 will forever be the future no matter how far it falls into the past. Call it a perk of growing up at the end of a millennium.
In 2014, she took a vow to read and review only independently published authors. It is unlikely that this will ever change as she has since dedicated the time when she is not writing to further push independent publishing into the mainstream.
Christina enjoys travel, vegan cooking, modern and classic art, and championing the progressive nature of ebooks and independent authors. She is obsessed with robots and the internet, and revels in the fact that she was fortunate enough to have been born in an era where she was able to witness the 'future' finally come into being. And for the record, the year 2000 will forever be the future no matter how far it falls into the past. Call it a perk of growing up at the end of a millennium.
In 2014, she took a vow to read and review only independently published authors. It is unlikely that this will ever change as she has since dedicated the time when she is not writing to further push independent publishing into the mainstream.
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September 13, 2014
I've somehow mostly lost out on the whole zombie phenomenon until now, but I thought this had an interesting set up, being told through a series of interconnected stories so I grabbed it when it was free on Amazon.
The writing style appealed to me from the start. It's got a fairly consistent humor running all the way through, that may not be of the laugh-out-loud kind, but entertaining just the same. I really like the satire that the author has worked into this story.
For most parts I think the set up works. The story builds up nicely. It shifts point of view every chapter, but still one gets the story without gaps. My only problem with the set ups is that the characters might have been a little more diverse. Most of them are young, not all teenagers or kids, but young. I would have liked to see a few that where older, but I suppose the target group for this novella is young so that might explain this focus.
So apart from a few minor snags I liked reading this story. It's a quick and fun read, with good dose of satire that works quite well for me.
The writing style appealed to me from the start. It's got a fairly consistent humor running all the way through, that may not be of the laugh-out-loud kind, but entertaining just the same. I really like the satire that the author has worked into this story.
For most parts I think the set up works. The story builds up nicely. It shifts point of view every chapter, but still one gets the story without gaps. My only problem with the set ups is that the characters might have been a little more diverse. Most of them are young, not all teenagers or kids, but young. I would have liked to see a few that where older, but I suppose the target group for this novella is young so that might explain this focus.
So apart from a few minor snags I liked reading this story. It's a quick and fun read, with good dose of satire that works quite well for me.
July 20, 2016
This is a short zombie book; however, so much happens in these few little pages (85p) it doesn't feel like a short story at all. In fact, it contains more than other full size novels I've read.
It might feel that way because the author put everything in it: the beginning of the virus, how it spread, what happens as it spreads, what happens after and so forth. We even have some kind of an overview of the 'after'. I have to admit I'll have to re-read that last part because I'm not too sure of what it implies, however, it didn't change my opinion of this book: I loved it.
McMullen presents her story through the eyes of everyone key to the outbreak, from the responsible who caused it, to the innocent caught in the middle and she uses panoply of styles to do it too, which clearly shows how talented she is.
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but it didn't feel as if I was reading one. You have to read it to understand.
It might feel that way because the author put everything in it: the beginning of the virus, how it spread, what happens as it spreads, what happens after and so forth. We even have some kind of an overview of the 'after'. I have to admit I'll have to re-read that last part because I'm not too sure of what it implies, however, it didn't change my opinion of this book: I loved it.
McMullen presents her story through the eyes of everyone key to the outbreak, from the responsible who caused it, to the innocent caught in the middle and she uses panoply of styles to do it too, which clearly shows how talented she is.
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but it didn't feel as if I was reading one. You have to read it to understand.
April 27, 2015
When I first started this book, I will admit, I thought, "Oh, not another Zombie Apocalypse story." Well, that sentiment rang true, but the emphasis soon changed to a different syllable.
This is not another Zombie Apocalypse story.
It has some of the same basics as most, sure, but this is more a work of satire, a new approach to a fast tiring sub-genre. It's not so much one long story, but a collection of very short stories concerning various folk as they deal with the zombies. My favorite involves a couple of rock musicians in a mall. That will probably be my favorite zombie-related scene of any work for a very long time.
This is not another Zombie Apocalypse story.
It has some of the same basics as most, sure, but this is more a work of satire, a new approach to a fast tiring sub-genre. It's not so much one long story, but a collection of very short stories concerning various folk as they deal with the zombies. My favorite involves a couple of rock musicians in a mall. That will probably be my favorite zombie-related scene of any work for a very long time.
May 17, 2015
I read this in one sitting and although it's not a long read it still says something for the quality of the writing. This is a light and entertaining zombie romp with a sing in the tail. The narrative arc circles through several sets of characters who are all convincing and voice perfect, showing the progression of the out break and the decline of civilization. It's very tongue in cheek with several laugh out loud moments. As a reluctant convert to zombie fiction it was a refreshing change to read something more light hearted that the life or death survival stories I've subjected myself to so far. My favourite character was Rory - I really would like to know what happened to her. 4 well deserved stars.
October 22, 2015
What happens when you try to do something for the greater good? According to Ms. McMullen, you set off a chain reaction that leads to the zombification of all humanity. Well, almost all of them.
I enjoyed the plot of this book and read it all in one sitting -- mostly because I love a good zombie tale and can't sleep at night until I know the conclusion :)
Her writing style makes it easy to read and easy to forget that you're not a part of the plot. Overall I found it to be a very fun read and I loved the fresh take on the genre.
I enjoyed the plot of this book and read it all in one sitting -- mostly because I love a good zombie tale and can't sleep at night until I know the conclusion :)
Her writing style makes it easy to read and easy to forget that you're not a part of the plot. Overall I found it to be a very fun read and I loved the fresh take on the genre.
May 3, 2016
Going Green was a fabulous little read. Short. Witty. Funny. Satire at its finest. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a couple laughs who wants to read about the zombie apocalypse in the time of interstellar travel.
June 10, 2015
First a disclaimer. I am not really a "zombie" fan. I thought the older Romero movies were okay for a laugh but the recent explosion of yet-another-zonie-tale (YAZT (tm) ) has gone on far too long in my opinion.
So my approach on reading "Going Green" was somewhat jaded. But boy was I surprised!
It;s not that that this book adds much to the Zombie mythos, but the sheer delight in how the author spins the tale. Some wickedly funny humor and scalpel-precise cultural observations will bring a smile and often outright belly laughs. No apologies here. If you like your zombies green and your humor black you'll love this and I predict that Jaden Winslow will be the next internet Big Thing...
If you love zombies you'll love this. If you hate zombies, you'll love this. If you have a sense of humor, you''ll love this. If you don't... ahhh who cares... the zombies sure won't.
If I had any (very) minor quibble with "going Green" It would be the length of it. It's a little short (which makes it perfect for a quick casual read) and I'd like to see more, if only to enjoy more of the author's delicious wit. Perhaps a future extended version might be in the cards - I very much hope so! As it stands it's also a perfect introduction for those new to the genre.
So my approach on reading "Going Green" was somewhat jaded. But boy was I surprised!
It;s not that that this book adds much to the Zombie mythos, but the sheer delight in how the author spins the tale. Some wickedly funny humor and scalpel-precise cultural observations will bring a smile and often outright belly laughs. No apologies here. If you like your zombies green and your humor black you'll love this and I predict that Jaden Winslow will be the next internet Big Thing...
If you love zombies you'll love this. If you hate zombies, you'll love this. If you have a sense of humor, you''ll love this. If you don't... ahhh who cares... the zombies sure won't.
If I had any (very) minor quibble with "going Green" It would be the length of it. It's a little short (which makes it perfect for a quick casual read) and I'd like to see more, if only to enjoy more of the author's delicious wit. Perhaps a future extended version might be in the cards - I very much hope so! As it stands it's also a perfect introduction for those new to the genre.
May 21, 2015
A fascinating take on old fears
Before I go any further into this review, I just have to say that this book was very hard to put down. I read the entire thing in under 3 hours, and rarely finish any book in one sitting.
Christina McMullen has produced a very fascinating series of interwoven tales that follow a single catastrophic decision through to it's apocalyptic conclusion. We watch through the eyes of a number of important, and mundane people as they try to uncover the truth of what is happening around them and then survive it. The occasional news clip, or news article just ads to the atmosphere, and reveals a lot about the nature of those going through the events. I hate to say it, but a lot about our current state of affairs, and humanity itself is revealed.
This book definitely deserves it's five star rating
Before I go any further into this review, I just have to say that this book was very hard to put down. I read the entire thing in under 3 hours, and rarely finish any book in one sitting.
Christina McMullen has produced a very fascinating series of interwoven tales that follow a single catastrophic decision through to it's apocalyptic conclusion. We watch through the eyes of a number of important, and mundane people as they try to uncover the truth of what is happening around them and then survive it. The occasional news clip, or news article just ads to the atmosphere, and reveals a lot about the nature of those going through the events. I hate to say it, but a lot about our current state of affairs, and humanity itself is revealed.
This book definitely deserves it's five star rating
May 11, 2020
I picked this book up in a free promotion. Zombie horror is not usually my first choice, but I have watched more than a few zombie films, so, I thought I'd give it a read. I really enjoyed it.
It is the story of a zombie apocalypse. While this is not new, the author's style of writing delivers the story in an interesting way: The style shifts as the zombie wave advances, and the story moves with the wave from character to character. Sometimes she uses author narration, sometimes third person point of view, then she will shift to a diary entry or public health announcement. I confess that I didn't get it, at first, but soon realised that it was very effective. There is no main character, the apocalypse is the story.
Sometimes "tongue in cheek" funny, sometimes sad, this story is never boring.
I really enjoyed it and, if zombies are your thing, expect that you will too.
It is the story of a zombie apocalypse. While this is not new, the author's style of writing delivers the story in an interesting way: The style shifts as the zombie wave advances, and the story moves with the wave from character to character. Sometimes she uses author narration, sometimes third person point of view, then she will shift to a diary entry or public health announcement. I confess that I didn't get it, at first, but soon realised that it was very effective. There is no main character, the apocalypse is the story.
Sometimes "tongue in cheek" funny, sometimes sad, this story is never boring.
I really enjoyed it and, if zombies are your thing, expect that you will too.
March 8, 2016
My favourite part of this Zombie Apocalypse story was how unlike a Zombie Apocalypse story it was. Personally, I think that Zombie Apocalypse stories are usually about as fresh as the walking rotting corpses you tend to read about in Zombie Apocalypse stories, so it was nice to read that everyone in this Zombie Apocalypse story was actually fed up with Zombie Apocalypse stories themselves! What a fresh insight on Zombie Apocalypse stories this Zombie Apocalypse story was!
Sorry, I got into a loop there. I couldn't stop saying "was".
Seriously though, this is a fresh take on the classic story, so I appreciated that it wasn't a cookie cutter zombie story.
August 3, 2016
The Last Word, a brand new independent bookstore in Fort Worth, recently added a Local Authors section, and I found my copy of Going Green there. I'm a big fan of George Romero movies and of the TV show The Walking Dead, so the book's premise appealed to me (although wanting to support local authors, of which I am one, was another motivating factor in my purchase).
The book is more a collection of interrelated short stories rather than a novella, but some characters do reappear in more than one story/chapter. The writing was clear and direct, and I loved the satire. I only wish the book had been longer, but I will be reading more of Ms. McMullen's work.
The book is more a collection of interrelated short stories rather than a novella, but some characters do reappear in more than one story/chapter. The writing was clear and direct, and I loved the satire. I only wish the book had been longer, but I will be reading more of Ms. McMullen's work.
April 22, 2015
I'll admit it, I have other books on the pile I probably should have read first, but with my own zombie story coming out, I just couldn't resist.
Going Green is a satirical look at a zombie apocalypse. It doesn't focus on any one person or group, but instead focuses on "the sheeple". Now, she NEVER uses this term, but it's the best way I can describe the wide range she covers.
She covers politics and idiots in the apocalypse very well. It was wonderfully written, and I enjoyed every segment. 5/5
Going Green is a satirical look at a zombie apocalypse. It doesn't focus on any one person or group, but instead focuses on "the sheeple". Now, she NEVER uses this term, but it's the best way I can describe the wide range she covers.
She covers politics and idiots in the apocalypse very well. It was wonderfully written, and I enjoyed every segment. 5/5
October 25, 2018
Who would have thought you could do dystopian with humour...
But you can if you are Christina McMullen.
Way to go
But you can if you are Christina McMullen.
Way to go
October 25, 2016
Over the past year, I’ve accumulated a host of books on my Kindle that I’ve simply not gotten around to reading. I’ve had this one since back in the spring and I’m kicking myself for taking so long to get to it - but glad that I finally did.
I’ve read a few zombie apocalypse stories and I have to say that this one is not what I expected - and that’s a good thing as I like stories that take an old theme and turn it into something new and fresh. It’s kind of a case of “the road to Hell being paved with good intentions” or maybe “missing Heaven and hitting Hell” would be another way of describing it.
It’s the end of the world (as we know it) written in a series of interconnected stories that describe the catastrophic outcome of a wrong-way government official having released a toxic agent onto the world that causes nearly everyone to become a shambling, grunting, flesh-eating zombie. While the book is short, the story is complete and definitely won’t leave you hanging. I don’t want to say a lot because I’m afraid of introducing a spoiler but I certainly liked the twist at the end and felt it was the perfect ending.
I loved the writing style, the satire, and the humor, and I certainly will be reading more of Christina McMullen’s work. (While perusing my Kindle I was happy to discover that I already have a couple other of her books and I’ve already bought her newest one.)
If you like sci-fi and zombie stories (and even if you don’t in this case!) you will love this one! A solid five stars.
I’ve read a few zombie apocalypse stories and I have to say that this one is not what I expected - and that’s a good thing as I like stories that take an old theme and turn it into something new and fresh. It’s kind of a case of “the road to Hell being paved with good intentions” or maybe “missing Heaven and hitting Hell” would be another way of describing it.
It’s the end of the world (as we know it) written in a series of interconnected stories that describe the catastrophic outcome of a wrong-way government official having released a toxic agent onto the world that causes nearly everyone to become a shambling, grunting, flesh-eating zombie. While the book is short, the story is complete and definitely won’t leave you hanging. I don’t want to say a lot because I’m afraid of introducing a spoiler but I certainly liked the twist at the end and felt it was the perfect ending.
I loved the writing style, the satire, and the humor, and I certainly will be reading more of Christina McMullen’s work. (While perusing my Kindle I was happy to discover that I already have a couple other of her books and I’ve already bought her newest one.)
If you like sci-fi and zombie stories (and even if you don’t in this case!) you will love this one! A solid five stars.
July 25, 2016
I really enjoyed the small glimpses into this world, and I kinda wish I could give this one 4.5 stars simply because it was not long enough. Right when I felt like the real story was beginning, it ended. I need more of these, like a hundred, or even a thousand of them that give a more complete look into this world. I'd read this over WWZ any day.
Also green is my favorite color.
Also green is my favorite color.
October 3, 2019
I'm not a zombie guy, but I really enjoyed Christina McMullen's take on the zombie apocalypse for a number of reasons.
Firstly, I simply wasn't expecting it to be formatted into a series of vignettes about a variety of (mostly) non-recurring characters woven into an otherwise linear narrative following the progression of the outbreak. Very creative!
Secondly, it was funny. I surprise-chuckled a number of times.
Thirdly, it was cynical as hell (with the exception of the epilogue, but whether you find the conclusion hopeful or depressing is going to be a matter of perspective), and has some great satire.
And finally, it has a zombie dog named Hank who wears boots and digs traps (probably not simultaneously.) I feel like Hank is the main star of the show here. Hail Hank.
Firstly, I simply wasn't expecting it to be formatted into a series of vignettes about a variety of (mostly) non-recurring characters woven into an otherwise linear narrative following the progression of the outbreak. Very creative!
Secondly, it was funny. I surprise-chuckled a number of times.
Thirdly, it was cynical as hell (with the exception of the epilogue, but whether you find the conclusion hopeful or depressing is going to be a matter of perspective), and has some great satire.
And finally, it has a zombie dog named Hank who wears boots and digs traps (probably not simultaneously.) I feel like Hank is the main star of the show here. Hail Hank.
January 1, 2022
Published in 2014, my word does this land in a whole different way post pandemic.
This is a satire about a zombie apocalypse, but boy it might as well be a manual describing how stupidity and selfishness can spread a deadly virus with the past two years as a prime example.
Told in fragments throughout the apocalypse - World War Z style almost - we see people pretending not to have been nibbled here, the government trying to avoid the word zombie there, the rich trying to flee to safety elsewhere.
It's witty, it's snarky, it's prescient and I found myself laughing before realising yes, that's exactly how dumb humans would be before slumping into gloom at how horrible we all are.
If the world was a nail, this is the hammer that hit it upon the head.
This is a satire about a zombie apocalypse, but boy it might as well be a manual describing how stupidity and selfishness can spread a deadly virus with the past two years as a prime example.
Told in fragments throughout the apocalypse - World War Z style almost - we see people pretending not to have been nibbled here, the government trying to avoid the word zombie there, the rich trying to flee to safety elsewhere.
It's witty, it's snarky, it's prescient and I found myself laughing before realising yes, that's exactly how dumb humans would be before slumping into gloom at how horrible we all are.
If the world was a nail, this is the hammer that hit it upon the head.
July 19, 2015
Going Green ~ An Apocalyptic Revalation
I am NOT a zombie apocalypse fan, but when I saw this was a highly rated satire I quickly snatched it up. I’m so glad I did. This was one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in a long time.
I often find zombie apocalypse (with a few notable exceptions) to be nauseatingly over-graphic and mindlessly repetitive. I found Going Green a refreshingly funny take on the whole genre, even her title is satirical. Christina McMullen’s frequent references to our misuse of the planet and our whole eco-attitude including our unsavory diet did not go unnoticed by this appreciative reviewer.
The characterizations are rich, fully realized even as everyone is systematically infected. Her writing is exceptional and I thoroughly enjoyed the way she used a variety of techniques to tell her story ~ press releases, emails—especially the one directed at the abusive boss—and diary entries interspersed throughout the prose. You have to love the Rock scene...but I laughed until tears streamed down my face as the boss, charged with sexual abuse, is forced to admit that the rampant virus isn't the bird flu. Isn't everything blamed on the bird flu? My favorite revelation was (ha! I’m not going to tell you, except that she sets it up well) realizing who saved humanity.
Her last paragraph sums up her entire message, and although it states that: "knowing our history, shameful or not, and remembering the consequence of our ancestors' actions, might very well be the only thing that prevents us from making the same mistakes again," her entire book doubts that we humans as a race will ever learn.
I am NOT a zombie apocalypse fan, but when I saw this was a highly rated satire I quickly snatched it up. I’m so glad I did. This was one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in a long time.
I often find zombie apocalypse (with a few notable exceptions) to be nauseatingly over-graphic and mindlessly repetitive. I found Going Green a refreshingly funny take on the whole genre, even her title is satirical. Christina McMullen’s frequent references to our misuse of the planet and our whole eco-attitude including our unsavory diet did not go unnoticed by this appreciative reviewer.
The characterizations are rich, fully realized even as everyone is systematically infected. Her writing is exceptional and I thoroughly enjoyed the way she used a variety of techniques to tell her story ~ press releases, emails—especially the one directed at the abusive boss—and diary entries interspersed throughout the prose. You have to love the Rock scene...but I laughed until tears streamed down my face as the boss, charged with sexual abuse, is forced to admit that the rampant virus isn't the bird flu. Isn't everything blamed on the bird flu? My favorite revelation was (ha! I’m not going to tell you, except that she sets it up well) realizing who saved humanity.
Her last paragraph sums up her entire message, and although it states that: "knowing our history, shameful or not, and remembering the consequence of our ancestors' actions, might very well be the only thing that prevents us from making the same mistakes again," her entire book doubts that we humans as a race will ever learn.
May 25, 2016
I'll be honest, I'm completely over the idea of zombies in all forms of media. However, Christina McMullen is the best, so I gave this a shot. SO happy I did. Yeah, this was really short, but that does many anything in regards to its quality. There was a better zombie story from initial infection to conclusion in this novella than most authors could write in hundreds of pages.
Getting the story from different perspectives gives a more concise understanding of how the world fell apart and slowly tried to rebuild itself. There was plenty of good humor and a lot of the characters were extremely true to life like the guys who talk about what they'd do in a zombie apocalypse but when it really happens they kind of panic and fall apart.
I'd recommend this book over any other zombie book in the genre any day of the week.
Getting the story from different perspectives gives a more concise understanding of how the world fell apart and slowly tried to rebuild itself. There was plenty of good humor and a lot of the characters were extremely true to life like the guys who talk about what they'd do in a zombie apocalypse but when it really happens they kind of panic and fall apart.
I'd recommend this book over any other zombie book in the genre any day of the week.
October 28, 2015
Excellent short story
I enjoyed this short story. Not my normal type of book, but....I love zombies! A great take on the zombie apocalypse:) Read it in one sitting and had me wanting more. I especially loved the insight from people who were turning, not just the people just trying to survive.
I enjoyed this short story. Not my normal type of book, but....I love zombies! A great take on the zombie apocalypse:) Read it in one sitting and had me wanting more. I especially loved the insight from people who were turning, not just the people just trying to survive.
June 10, 2015
A hilarious take on everyone's favorite subject, zombies. I ate this book up like, uh, brains. ;) If you loved the movie "Zombieland", then this book is right up your alley.
November 14, 2016
Tongue-in-cheek novella about a series of mishaps that result in a global outbreak of a virus. Shock Jock, Toby Wescott decides to go out with a bang, and indeed he does when he brings dangerous contraband aboard a commercial space shuttle. When the powers that be, learn he has a container of deadly spores, they blow up the shuttle and it's passengers, sending the radiated spores back to Earth. This sets off a chain reaction of infection, government bureaucratic red tape and resulting cover up. Witty, and with the right amount of sarcasm, McMullen's writes a commentary on humanity's lack of perception and all consuming need to destroy. Substitute the mindless, gnawing hunger of a zombie, with the senseless and selfish preoccupation of humankind's need to ravage the planet, and you have a thoughtful novella about the possibility of where our own lack of "societal inhibitions" will take our precious world.
June 27, 2019
A stylish zombie apocalypse!
I loved this collection of stories, & the characters were so well drawn, I would happily have followed many of them over the length of a novel. Quirky, funny, & poignant with many laugh out loud moments, not only from the writing but also the illustrations.
Highly recommended, and I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
I loved this collection of stories, & the characters were so well drawn, I would happily have followed many of them over the length of a novel. Quirky, funny, & poignant with many laugh out loud moments, not only from the writing but also the illustrations.
Highly recommended, and I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
December 6, 2014
I found Going Green to be a clever, witty, and very original take on the clichéd zombie apocalypse genre. Inside its pages I found a very sardonic and humorous take on life before, during, and after a future zombie outbreak.
I loved just about every part of this book and think I’ll read it again pretty soon. It was a very short read. You can probably finish it during a long lunch break or siesta if you’re lucky enough to have those. I didn’t find that to be a problem for this title. It honestly made its point in its eighty-five pages. I sat up late one night reading til about three in the morning, laughing like a madman. I honestly don’t have any negatives unless you count that this book has made me a little self-conscious of my own writing. Good books always tend to do that though so I just need to work on my humor more and read more good books.
What I liked:
+Scary possible future
+Highly cynical
+Interspersed with humor
+Clever ideas and imaginative world
+Outlandishness grounded in reality
+Zombies are different
+JADEN WINSLOW: ZOMBIE ROCK GOD
+Smooth read
What might turn you off:
-Short book length (though the pacing does feel good)
You can find the full review here at http://belartscorner.blogspot.com/201...
I loved just about every part of this book and think I’ll read it again pretty soon. It was a very short read. You can probably finish it during a long lunch break or siesta if you’re lucky enough to have those. I didn’t find that to be a problem for this title. It honestly made its point in its eighty-five pages. I sat up late one night reading til about three in the morning, laughing like a madman. I honestly don’t have any negatives unless you count that this book has made me a little self-conscious of my own writing. Good books always tend to do that though so I just need to work on my humor more and read more good books.
What I liked:
+Scary possible future
+Highly cynical
+Interspersed with humor
+Clever ideas and imaginative world
+Outlandishness grounded in reality
+Zombies are different
+JADEN WINSLOW: ZOMBIE ROCK GOD
+Smooth read
What might turn you off:
-Short book length (though the pacing does feel good)
You can find the full review here at http://belartscorner.blogspot.com/201...
June 6, 2016
"Going Green" is a relatively short (~85 pages) somewhat lighthearted look at a zombie apocalypse. This particular zombie apocalypse is inadvertently started by a well meaning (?) but over-protecting Government Bureaucrat™. He triggers it by partially destroying a space shuttle containing a small amount of a zombie-inducing drug before it can get to a resort space station, thereby causing the expanding drug to rain down on parts of the earth along with the space shuttle parts.
I don't normally like zombie stories, but I read this one for some reason, and it wasn't TOO bad -- kinda funny in spots, actually. I particularly enjoyed the part with a young wannabe guitarist who holds an impromptu concert in a music store for a bunch of zombies -- and then realizes that wasn't the best idea he's ever had. Luckily, the ensuing gore is not detailed.
This was a satirical look at zombification (is that a word?), and while it was pretty good, I just can't quite get past my anti-zombie-story predilection. 3 stars.
I don't normally like zombie stories, but I read this one for some reason, and it wasn't TOO bad -- kinda funny in spots, actually. I particularly enjoyed the part with a young wannabe guitarist who holds an impromptu concert in a music store for a bunch of zombies -- and then realizes that wasn't the best idea he's ever had. Luckily, the ensuing gore is not detailed.
This was a satirical look at zombification (is that a word?), and while it was pretty good, I just can't quite get past my anti-zombie-story predilection. 3 stars.
March 4, 2016
This would be my first zombie book and it is set in a world where trips to outer space are as routine as taking a commercial flight from England to France. On one of these flights, a serial stunt master decides to take a prohibited substance in a bid to outdo himself. This action has catastrophic consequences for both the flight and humanity as we know it.
I enjoyed reading Going Green by Christina McMullen and found it to be witty, funny and entertaining. There was also a bit of a twist at the end and I found it to be pleasantly different from what I expected from a zombie apocalypse story.
I enjoyed reading Going Green by Christina McMullen and found it to be witty, funny and entertaining. There was also a bit of a twist at the end and I found it to be pleasantly different from what I expected from a zombie apocalypse story.
February 29, 2016
A fun twist on zombies.
Christina McMullen has written a fun twist on zombies. Love reading and laughing at the short chapters which got better with the next page. Recommended for fun.
Christina McMullen has written a fun twist on zombies. Love reading and laughing at the short chapters which got better with the next page. Recommended for fun.
April 14, 2017
I enjoyed this zombie apocalypse. Each chapter gives a different point of view. The book is easy and quick to read with a humorous writing style. I fully recommend it, easily the best I've read of this genre.
March 27, 2015
Zombie book
I have always,wondered why I never read zombie books and this book made me remember why. Very disjointed book with undeveloped characters.
I have always,wondered why I never read zombie books and this book made me remember why. Very disjointed book with undeveloped characters.
January 25, 2016
A very entertaining collection of short stories. My only complaint is that the stories only serve to whet your appetite and leave you a little dissatisfied and wanting more. Well worth a read.
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