cheerfulThe Literate Kitty has posted a lengthy review of Feed, and says, "Every once in awhile, though, something manages to exceed all your expectations, proving to be far better than you'd even hoped. So, with that in mind, let me start by saying that I was totally unprepared for Feed." Also, "Feed is an intricate yet at the same time sort of simplistic tale, dealing both with 'big issues' such as the role of the media, politics, duty, and governmental and societal responses to major outbreaks (including all the paranoia, irrational fear, and hatred that too often result); as well as looking at 'smaller issues' like friendship, integrity and honesty, family, and sometimes just figuring out how to get through another day." Very nice.
tigertoy provides today's Livejournal review of Feed, and says, "On one level, this is a nearly mindless high-speed romp through a world derived from a premise so silly that it is not enough to suspend your disbelief, you must actually expel it. On another level, it's a spot on, scathing commentary on the society we live in today, with a clear message that a lot of people need to hear. I could quibble about a lot of things that don't seem to be quite right, but they're just quibbles; the story works." Excellent.The Book Bag has posted a review of Feed, and says, "Feed is a book filled with menace and fear that grips you hard from the opening lines and doesn't let go. Probably won't even long after the final page of the final book in the trilogy. Absolutely superb." Short, sweet, and awesome.
Alpha Reader has also posted a lovely review of Feed, and says, "This book is a spectacular Zombie-romp. But to call it a 'Zombie' book is too simplistic. It's more a post-Apocalyptic political thriller with Zombies in the background. Seanan McGuire, aka 'Mira Grant' is a deft hand at world-building and characterization, and she is in her writing element in this living undead disaster-filled universe." What can I say? I like me some dead stuff.
There's a lovely short review of Feed up at We Zombie. No pull quotes, since again, short, but you should still have a look.
That's it for right now—believe me, there's buckets and buckets more to come, as I struggle to kill my link file before Australia—and here's hoping you've had a wonderful weekend!
"I knew her back when!"
August 16 2010, 05:08:57 UTC 6 years ago
Still reading, but whoah. This is part of a trilogy?! Wonderful. I'm getting that feeling I get from Jim Butcher and Joseph Delaney, that I want to stay up all night reading. Unfortunately I have business at my law office Monday morning, so I'm just going to have to bring the copy and read on breaks.
I haven't read your LJ in a bit, mainly because you are so prolific that your posts overwhelm my much smaller pool of contacts, but I check in from time to time. Otherwise I'd have known it was out. Thank you for your wonderful writing!
On a personal note, I'm making a living at practicing law at my father's office, I still run roleplaying games, and I *still* have not finished my ancient Egyptian fantasy novel _False Gods_. I took a break of a year or two with the latter to figure out what was wrong. Now that my existential problems of making money are doing much better, and the Strattera and other meds are really helping my ADHD and depression, I'm ripping the backbone out of FG and revising the outline. One day, one day, I might get a first novel published. But time will tell on that.
I'm just so happy to see your work in print, and I know you are too.
Best,
Mack
Re: "I knew her back when!"
August 19 2010, 19:50:36 UTC 6 years ago
I try not to post here all that much—just once or twice a day, if that—but I understand getting overwhelmed. You may want to check my website periodically, just for this sort of update.
Good for you on making a living and following your dreams! Everybody needs 'em.
Re: "I knew her back when!"
August 19 2010, 20:13:59 UTC 6 years ago
Thank you for writing back; I'm pleased to be in contact with you. My medical issues are much better these days, and I recall you being supportive about it when we last talked.
I need to pick up the Toby stuff. I've been aware of them (I love to read reviews), but haven't sat down to actually read them. I am backlogged with books, but am going to make time to catch up on yours.
I have many dreams. Being a lawyer was one of the strongest, though I resisted the idea for so long, and it scared me. I remember one girl I was involved with who said, "You can't be a lawyer! That's not you! Don't do that." Clearly she had no idea of the person I really wanted to be, or was.
Glad you are well. Is there a P.O. mailing address on the site somewhere for sending postcards to? I don't recall seeing one.
Best,
Mack
Re: "I knew her back when!"
August 24 2010, 15:56:55 UTC 6 years ago
You should fully read the Toby books. I'm quite fond of them. :) There's no address on the site, but you can email me via the site contact form to get one.
";I knew her back when"
August 24 2010, 16:41:14 UTC 6 years ago
I also wanted to say that while I'm sure you have lawyer friends, if you need another one to ask for general story research, feel free to hit me up. Most of my practice is Alabama-specific, but constitutional issues are nation-wide, and I also do government work with Social Security and VA benefits. My other area of expertise is family law (child custody, divorce, etc.) I do a little criminal too, mainly because I find it interesting, not because it pays much. It's just exciting to be part of the criminal justice system.
I will get to the Toby books soon. :)
Cool on the address. I'll ping you about it if I come across something portable that just screams "Seanan" and "horror" to me. It's incredibly cool to me that you're going to Australia soon.
Mack