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Revived
For deadpan snark queen Violet Sharpe, death is not the end.
If you think life sucks, wait until after you're dead. After finding out she's contracted porthmeos, a nasty parasite, Violet is faced with a choice: either meet her end before her thirtieth birthday, or become one of the Revived, which is the politically correct word for... well, a zombie.
But the challenges of her new un-life are way worse than she thought. As part of a new minority, she faces discrimination and hatred, not to mention a laundry list of physical limitations and the looming ghost of depression. Can she meet these challenges with her usual strength and dark humor? Or is being Revived a fate worse than death?
If you think life sucks, wait until after you're dead. After finding out she's contracted porthmeos, a nasty parasite, Violet is faced with a choice: either meet her end before her thirtieth birthday, or become one of the Revived, which is the politically correct word for... well, a zombie.
But the challenges of her new un-life are way worse than she thought. As part of a new minority, she faces discrimination and hatred, not to mention a laundry list of physical limitations and the looming ghost of depression. Can she meet these challenges with her usual strength and dark humor? Or is being Revived a fate worse than death?
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2017
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Ernesto Pavan
321 books11 followersI am a crazy Italian with a twisted mind and I spend most of my time on a keyboard, conjuring up quirky worlds and characters.
When I’m not otherwise occupied, I pursue a bunch of nerdy hobbies. I love board games, especially euro-style strategic games. I have a weak spot for online games, at which I mightily suck. And, of course, I love reading. My favorite authors are (in no particular order) Brandons Sanderson, Jim Butcer, Brian Keene and Hugh Howey, all of whom I consider literary masters.
I share a house in Italy with my two dogs and a wife who, thankfully, loves board games and reading as much as I do. We also have an invisible pet called Insanity that we love very much.
When I’m not otherwise occupied, I pursue a bunch of nerdy hobbies. I love board games, especially euro-style strategic games. I have a weak spot for online games, at which I mightily suck. And, of course, I love reading. My favorite authors are (in no particular order) Brandons Sanderson, Jim Butcer, Brian Keene and Hugh Howey, all of whom I consider literary masters.
I share a house in Italy with my two dogs and a wife who, thankfully, loves board games and reading as much as I do. We also have an invisible pet called Insanity that we love very much.
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April 30, 2017
So, you think you know all there is about Zombies? You probably aren’t even close, unless you have met Violet and walked in her world. Violet’s world was about to come to that proverbial fork in the road when she contracted porthmeos, a fatal parasite. In Violet’s world, you could: A) die or B) become a Revived, a dead person walking, a zombie. Sure, your body parts were easily ruined or falling off, but mortuary science could repair the damage, makeup could cover the pale pallor and mock meat could feed you. Not too bad, right? Wrong…
The Revived are the latest minority, the ones everyone avoided, discriminated against and Violet’s sharp tongue could get her into big trouble. Could there be a support group for the Revived? Would they find a bond in other undead beings? Is it possible that they have something to add to the world, in spite of their undeadness?
REVIVED by Ernesto Pavan is NOT, I repeat NOT your typical slobbering, lumbering zombie tale. Instead, you will find humor, attitude, snark and the true meaning of friendship, loyalties and even love. Violet is priceless, a lesbian whose girlfriend had walked on her, she had some bitterness, okay, maybe more than bitterness, but when a live reporter tried to bury the good her group of zombies were trying to do, Violet finally got that she may be a little tough to live with and became a much more compassionate person after her undeath than she was in life!
Ernesto Pavan has a truly original tale to tell, trust me, you have NOT read anything as informative as his take on the entire zombie scene. There is no gore, no zombie attacks, but there is pure entertainment that reads fast, twists around a bit and was definitely hard to put down! What's not to love about a zombie with attitude?
I received this copy from Ernesto Pavan in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.
Publication Date: February 23, 2017
Publisher: Ernesto Pavan
Genre: Fantasy| Dark Humor
Print Length: 207 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
The Revived are the latest minority, the ones everyone avoided, discriminated against and Violet’s sharp tongue could get her into big trouble. Could there be a support group for the Revived? Would they find a bond in other undead beings? Is it possible that they have something to add to the world, in spite of their undeadness?
REVIVED by Ernesto Pavan is NOT, I repeat NOT your typical slobbering, lumbering zombie tale. Instead, you will find humor, attitude, snark and the true meaning of friendship, loyalties and even love. Violet is priceless, a lesbian whose girlfriend had walked on her, she had some bitterness, okay, maybe more than bitterness, but when a live reporter tried to bury the good her group of zombies were trying to do, Violet finally got that she may be a little tough to live with and became a much more compassionate person after her undeath than she was in life!
Ernesto Pavan has a truly original tale to tell, trust me, you have NOT read anything as informative as his take on the entire zombie scene. There is no gore, no zombie attacks, but there is pure entertainment that reads fast, twists around a bit and was definitely hard to put down! What's not to love about a zombie with attitude?
I received this copy from Ernesto Pavan in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.
Publication Date: February 23, 2017
Publisher: Ernesto Pavan
Genre: Fantasy| Dark Humor
Print Length: 207 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
March 19, 2017
Revived is a fun, sort of snarky horror story that takes traditional zombie lore and throws it out the window.
In the story, we have our main character named Violet, or Vi for short. The cover has a nice little nod to that, which I found endearing. Poor Vi has been diagnosed with Thanatos Perpatematos, which is the medical way of saying she's going to turn into a zombie. Vi has two options: die or become one of the Revived.
Yes, you read that right. The Revived are people who have been reanimated and are now living amongst society as zombies. They wear makeup and perfume to try and blend in, eat Mockmeat, and try not to ruin their insanely fragile bodies. So, like little vegan children who enjoy playing with mommy's pretty things. Or something like that.
Vi chooses the latter, unable to give up on life just yet. But learning to live as one of the undead proves to be a lot more difficult and depressing than she expected it to be. It isn't until she meets a group of Revived men that she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, everything will be all right.
I don't want to give too much away, as I really do think the book is worth reading. Plus, no one really likes spoilers or reviews that give away the entire plot. So with that having been said, let me give a general review of what I thought overall.
Character-wise, Vi is a likeable person. She's a bit of a smart-ass, and occasionally her temper does get the best of her. But all in all, she's a fun character. I really enjoyed the story because of her. There is one character who gets introduced, but then nothing really happens with her. I was a little disappointed, because she seemed like she could have had potential to be more important to the story. I suppose, though, she was important in her own way. And as for the other characters who get introduced later on, I found them all to have their own special quirks. Every single person in the story gives you a reason to either love them or hate them.
Plot-wise, the story moved along nicely. There were a few moments I found a little slow, but not to a horrible degree. The ending wasn't one I was expecting, but it was nice to see something in that vein, especially since this is a zombie story.
I did notice a few mistakes in the story (that have now been fixed), but nothing so bad that it detracted from reading the story and enjoying it.
Overall, Revived is kinda like one of those campy B-movies you'd see as a made-for-TV sort of thing. It's fun, it's silly, it's got heart. There's sarcasm, sadness, and even some stoicism (if that's the word I want... and I think it is).
If you're looking for something different and not-so-traditional in the zombie/horror genre, look no further than Revived. I give it four (undead) thumbs up.
In the story, we have our main character named Violet, or Vi for short. The cover has a nice little nod to that, which I found endearing. Poor Vi has been diagnosed with Thanatos Perpatematos, which is the medical way of saying she's going to turn into a zombie. Vi has two options: die or become one of the Revived.
Yes, you read that right. The Revived are people who have been reanimated and are now living amongst society as zombies. They wear makeup and perfume to try and blend in, eat Mockmeat, and try not to ruin their insanely fragile bodies. So, like little vegan children who enjoy playing with mommy's pretty things. Or something like that.
Vi chooses the latter, unable to give up on life just yet. But learning to live as one of the undead proves to be a lot more difficult and depressing than she expected it to be. It isn't until she meets a group of Revived men that she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, everything will be all right.
I don't want to give too much away, as I really do think the book is worth reading. Plus, no one really likes spoilers or reviews that give away the entire plot. So with that having been said, let me give a general review of what I thought overall.
Character-wise, Vi is a likeable person. She's a bit of a smart-ass, and occasionally her temper does get the best of her. But all in all, she's a fun character. I really enjoyed the story because of her. There is one character who gets introduced, but then nothing really happens with her. I was a little disappointed, because she seemed like she could have had potential to be more important to the story. I suppose, though, she was important in her own way. And as for the other characters who get introduced later on, I found them all to have their own special quirks. Every single person in the story gives you a reason to either love them or hate them.
Plot-wise, the story moved along nicely. There were a few moments I found a little slow, but not to a horrible degree. The ending wasn't one I was expecting, but it was nice to see something in that vein, especially since this is a zombie story.
I did notice a few mistakes in the story (that have now been fixed), but nothing so bad that it detracted from reading the story and enjoying it.
Overall, Revived is kinda like one of those campy B-movies you'd see as a made-for-TV sort of thing. It's fun, it's silly, it's got heart. There's sarcasm, sadness, and even some stoicism (if that's the word I want... and I think it is).
If you're looking for something different and not-so-traditional in the zombie/horror genre, look no further than Revived. I give it four (undead) thumbs up.
June 13, 2017
Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is quite the unique zombie story. I couldn't call it a horror book, because it wasn't really scary and that's what made this something I've not seen before. Most of the time you have the humans and the zombies that fight against each other, but not in this book! People actually get the chance to choose if they get sick, and that's how you get to know Violet in this story.
This review was first posted on BiteIntoBooks Blog
Pros
Violet: Violet is a badass lesbian chick who is not afraid to say what she thinks and how she feels. I love the way she hits on girls and has a crush for Scarlett Johansson. Violet is an awesome narrator and she is bold and sarcastic, but not afraid to show feelings as well, I love it!
A lot going on: A LOT is going on. You switch from transforming into a zombie, to meeting new friends, to dealing with the press and the people who despise zombies. It's a story that keeps the pace going and keeps you reading. It kept my attention all the way through.
Very unique: Like I said, it's not your usual zombies-that-eat-the-living story. People actually keep their brain and their feelings, their body is just dead. So they have to be careful, not bump yourself or break something, or you'll have to get it fixed. A really unique take on the subject!
Cons
Violet: Violet is a cool chick, bold but with feelings, but also has a temper. I found her to get annoyed really fast, to get mad really fast and she hurts people by doing that. This made her to not be my favorite character of all times. Since she died, I'd love for her to be a happy that she has friends who take her in, and not treat them like she does at some points.
A lot going on: There is a lot going on, with a lot of loose ends, to my opinion. Like the first surgery Violet has, that opens up her belly, whats going on with that? She meets a girl in one of the first chapters and you only hear from this girl once again. The business, the people Violet meets, it all just goes a bit too fast for me. It is a pro, that the story is fast paced, but on the other hand I would've loved to maybe see 50 pages more and have some aspects worked out a bit better. I'm pretty sure it would've kept my attention just the same.
No chapters: The story felt unfinished, because there were no chapters. The story could've had some nice cliffhangers or chapter endings here and there. I'm a nitpick sometimes so here I am, complaining about chapters. But sometimes I'm just at that point where I tell myself: "Just one more chapter" and I couldn't do that, in this book. I had to figure out myself where to stop reading and pick up again after that.
A very unique book about zombies that has a badass maincharacter! You can see that most of the pros were cons for me as well. I think the story could use some fine tuning, but that didn't take away the pleasure I had reading this book. The conversations were nice, the pacing of the book was good, and hey, zombies, yeah! This wasn't your usual scary, sloppy, dirty zombie-horror story. It's something different. Different is good!
This is quite the unique zombie story. I couldn't call it a horror book, because it wasn't really scary and that's what made this something I've not seen before. Most of the time you have the humans and the zombies that fight against each other, but not in this book! People actually get the chance to choose if they get sick, and that's how you get to know Violet in this story.
This review was first posted on BiteIntoBooks Blog
Pros
Violet: Violet is a badass lesbian chick who is not afraid to say what she thinks and how she feels. I love the way she hits on girls and has a crush for Scarlett Johansson. Violet is an awesome narrator and she is bold and sarcastic, but not afraid to show feelings as well, I love it!
A lot going on: A LOT is going on. You switch from transforming into a zombie, to meeting new friends, to dealing with the press and the people who despise zombies. It's a story that keeps the pace going and keeps you reading. It kept my attention all the way through.
Very unique: Like I said, it's not your usual zombies-that-eat-the-living story. People actually keep their brain and their feelings, their body is just dead. So they have to be careful, not bump yourself or break something, or you'll have to get it fixed. A really unique take on the subject!
Cons
Violet: Violet is a cool chick, bold but with feelings, but also has a temper. I found her to get annoyed really fast, to get mad really fast and she hurts people by doing that. This made her to not be my favorite character of all times. Since she died, I'd love for her to be a happy that she has friends who take her in, and not treat them like she does at some points.
A lot going on: There is a lot going on, with a lot of loose ends, to my opinion. Like the first surgery Violet has, that opens up her belly, whats going on with that? She meets a girl in one of the first chapters and you only hear from this girl once again. The business, the people Violet meets, it all just goes a bit too fast for me. It is a pro, that the story is fast paced, but on the other hand I would've loved to maybe see 50 pages more and have some aspects worked out a bit better. I'm pretty sure it would've kept my attention just the same.
No chapters: The story felt unfinished, because there were no chapters. The story could've had some nice cliffhangers or chapter endings here and there. I'm a nitpick sometimes so here I am, complaining about chapters. But sometimes I'm just at that point where I tell myself: "Just one more chapter" and I couldn't do that, in this book. I had to figure out myself where to stop reading and pick up again after that.
A very unique book about zombies that has a badass maincharacter! You can see that most of the pros were cons for me as well. I think the story could use some fine tuning, but that didn't take away the pleasure I had reading this book. The conversations were nice, the pacing of the book was good, and hey, zombies, yeah! This wasn't your usual scary, sloppy, dirty zombie-horror story. It's something different. Different is good!
May 22, 2018
This book has a first-person graphic novel feel, and it seems at first it's just a fun trip into an alternate reality where a virulent disease has changed a good portion of the population into zombies, or as the protagonist refers to it-"the Z word." But it's so much more than that. The lesbian lead is sympathetic and flawed, with a life-changing journey ahead of her. There are emotional surprises around every corner and a deeper thread that questions morality, prejudice, mob mentality, and what it means to be human. The story seems more like the first in an ongoing series set in this world, and I hope the author has more books in mind.
June 20, 2017
When you're given the choice to die or become a zombie, which do you choose? Well in this book you see what this choice can bring you. Violet Sharpe gets sick with the "zombie virus" and is given the choice to die forever or to become the living dead, or a zombie. She chooses the later and is faced with a whole new world. She faces many trials and is learning to "live" again.
When I first started this book I didn't know if I was going to like it, but it really grabbed me. You see shows and movies all the time about zombies, but you never see their point of view. This book gives them a story of their own and it makes for a very good and interesting read. I loved the characters. While they have this fictional virus, since it is a fictional book, the characters are all very real. They have feelings and are faced with an impossible future. Also Violet was very funny at times in a weird sarcastic way and I loved her. The only strange thing about this book was that the formatting was different. The different sections are not in chapters, but each part is just sectioned by a space. At first, it bothered me, but over time it grew on me. It actually works with this book.
Overall, this book is written well and told a very interesting story. It definitely was a new viewpoint on the zombie life. This is definitely a book I will be telling my zombie loving friends about.
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When I first started this book I didn't know if I was going to like it, but it really grabbed me. You see shows and movies all the time about zombies, but you never see their point of view. This book gives them a story of their own and it makes for a very good and interesting read. I loved the characters. While they have this fictional virus, since it is a fictional book, the characters are all very real. They have feelings and are faced with an impossible future. Also Violet was very funny at times in a weird sarcastic way and I loved her. The only strange thing about this book was that the formatting was different. The different sections are not in chapters, but each part is just sectioned by a space. At first, it bothered me, but over time it grew on me. It actually works with this book.
Overall, this book is written well and told a very interesting story. It definitely was a new viewpoint on the zombie life. This is definitely a book I will be telling my zombie loving friends about.
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August 11, 2017
“I had been given the choice to die without pain. I had chosen Reanimation because I felt my life hadn’t reached its full potential, and I wouldn’t throw it away at the first sign of pain, just as I hadn’t given myself to the first drunk gal when I had been afraid I would die a virgin. That hadn’t happened and this wouldn’t, either. I was dead, but not defeated. I still had plenty of annoyances to give the world.” – Revived by Ernesto Pavan
Violet’s life is already feeling kind of crappy having gone through a bad breakup with her ex-girlfriend Rose, so when she’s diagnosed with porthmeos, a kind of zombie-esque disease, she’s left with the choice to stop the reanimation from happening or to just let it happen. Having chosen to go through life undead and learning the ropes on what she can and can’t do, life in the undead sense is definitely not what she would have expected.
I love good zombie books with a twist to them and this one definitely fell into that category. I love that we get to see the story play out through the eyes of someone who is undead. We get to see the challenges she has to face and everything, from how her daily routine has to change, all the way to how they are treated and seen, has been thoroughly thought out. Everything about it, though very fictitious, made sense. I like how incredibly stubborn and strong-willed the main character was no matter the situation. She wasn’t going to let anybody tell her what she cannot do and she was not going to let anyone deem her as weak. Her body might be fragile but her soul is not. The ending did feel a bit abrupt to me as I still have a few unanswered questions but the ending overall was a good one. I guess I just wish it was prolonged a bit. I would have liked to know more about certain characters and how things have progressed with them and their lives.
This book was witty in the best of ways and very quick to read. I highly recommend it!
I give this book a rating of 4.5 out of 5!
Violet’s life is already feeling kind of crappy having gone through a bad breakup with her ex-girlfriend Rose, so when she’s diagnosed with porthmeos, a kind of zombie-esque disease, she’s left with the choice to stop the reanimation from happening or to just let it happen. Having chosen to go through life undead and learning the ropes on what she can and can’t do, life in the undead sense is definitely not what she would have expected.
I love good zombie books with a twist to them and this one definitely fell into that category. I love that we get to see the story play out through the eyes of someone who is undead. We get to see the challenges she has to face and everything, from how her daily routine has to change, all the way to how they are treated and seen, has been thoroughly thought out. Everything about it, though very fictitious, made sense. I like how incredibly stubborn and strong-willed the main character was no matter the situation. She wasn’t going to let anybody tell her what she cannot do and she was not going to let anyone deem her as weak. Her body might be fragile but her soul is not. The ending did feel a bit abrupt to me as I still have a few unanswered questions but the ending overall was a good one. I guess I just wish it was prolonged a bit. I would have liked to know more about certain characters and how things have progressed with them and their lives.
This book was witty in the best of ways and very quick to read. I highly recommend it!
I give this book a rating of 4.5 out of 5!
June 27, 2017
I liked that this is not your normal zombie story. Some people get the choice to become one of the revived. They have to go about "living" while their bodies are dying. Their bodies are decaying but their minds are fine, it was weird.
At first, I thought this was like 'iZombie'. It's a story from the zombie's point of view. Violet was a great character! I loved her sarcastic attitude throughout this whole thing. It made it lighter and funny at times. Violet had an incredibly tough choice to make after getting the zombie virus. Do you die or become a zombie? I don't know what I would have chosen. Violet felt very real to me, I felt like she was someone I knew going through a difficult time in their lives.
I really enjoyed this unique zombie tale. I highly recommend it to zombie lovers that are looking for a different zombie story.
At first, I thought this was like 'iZombie'. It's a story from the zombie's point of view. Violet was a great character! I loved her sarcastic attitude throughout this whole thing. It made it lighter and funny at times. Violet had an incredibly tough choice to make after getting the zombie virus. Do you die or become a zombie? I don't know what I would have chosen. Violet felt very real to me, I felt like she was someone I knew going through a difficult time in their lives.
I really enjoyed this unique zombie tale. I highly recommend it to zombie lovers that are looking for a different zombie story.
May 17, 2017
Some of these zombies had a choice before becoming zombified. This story takes you into the life a such a creature. The issues that arise from being a functioning zombie are tackled moreso than stereotypical "braaaaains" zombie action.
Living with a decaying body (mind still intact) and its complications made me think of people who go through cancer or a long term illness.
Makes you wonder - If the price to living is a gradual decay, is it worth it?
Living with a decaying body (mind still intact) and its complications made me think of people who go through cancer or a long term illness.
Makes you wonder - If the price to living is a gradual decay, is it worth it?
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