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The Living Dead

George A. Romero, Daniel Kraus
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The Living Dead

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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George A. Romero, Daniel Kraus

The Living Dead

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

Various Locations • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus is a posthumous novel that explores a global zombie apocalypse through diverse perspectives. It delves into society's collapse and the survivors' struggles, examining their interactions, fears, and adaptations in a world overrun by the undead. The narrative combines Romero's iconic horror themes with Kraus's distinctive storytelling.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,701 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus delivers a chilling, detailed zombie epic praised for its homage to Romero's legacy and strong character development. Some critics find the narrative overlong and occasionally bogged down in detail, but fans appreciate its depth and engaging plot, making it a fitting tribute to the zombie genre icon.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Living Dead?

Fans of gripping horror and zombie lore will love The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus. Ideal for readers of World War Z by Max Brooks and The Walking Dead series by Robert Kirkman, it offers intense survival narratives with profound social commentary.

4.1

4,701 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

656

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

Various Locations • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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