Deadworld - Dennis Dufour Trafford Publishing (2008) By Moira K. Wiley

What does your boogeyman look like? When monsters go bump in the night, they can take all forms, but zombies have definitely remained a mainstream favorite. With cult classics like Night of the Living Dead and the newest zombie thriller, I am Legend, these creatures remain popular in the horror genre. Putting his own spin on the typical, “scientist creates a virus that makes zombies who get loose and start biting people who then turn into zombies story,” Dennis Dufour tries to bring new life to an old tale.     By emphasizing the human aspect of the story, Dufour brings a world turned upside down by zombies to a new level. He has a knack for pointing out that the evil in people can be much worse than a zombie, and yet there are still good people trying to save the world, allowing the reader to feel more emotionally involved with the characters. Instead of just a gore-fest, he lets you connect with the people trying desperately to win against all odds when their foe is almost unstoppable.     Meant to be a fast read, the book is only 103 pages, but that doesn’t keep it from being a page turner where you’re anxious to see who makes it and who winds up biting someone’s hand off, literally. Cleverly interspersed, however, are distinct themes you wouldn’t expect to find in your average “creatures running amuck” novel. Themes such as the power of friendship and how power can truly corrupt a person bring a human touch to an inhuman epidemic. There’s also a love story for those who think it’s strictly an action-packed gore-a-thon. Overall, it’s a good read.

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Published on: 2008-10-10 (4680 reads)