The Reanimation of Edward Schuett (Z7 Book 1)

While zombies are still a threat, the human race has conquered them for the most part-at least those who live within the city limits and not out in the wastelands. In another way, this book and likely any follow-ups the author creates, remind me of the classic Planet of the Apes movies, as strange as that may sound. A creature different than all the rest of its kind is to be feared for the danger it may or may not represent and there will always be those who want to destroy it for that reason alone.

The Reanimation of Edward Shuett certainly serves up a unique zombie tale, but one that retains what makes stories in this genre worth reading: As is the case with the best of the genre, it is pretty clear that the human monsters are by far the worst. This story is heartfelt and touching, but retains that blood-drenched razor sharp edge that should keep most zombie fans satisfied.

Dec 03, Chip Fehd rated it really liked it. This is a book that deals primarily with character development, and what it means to be human. The pace is steady without being overly slow. The characters, Edward specifically, are well developed and real.

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Any drawbacks are few and minor. I was really disappointed in the fate of the one of the supporting characters, and I would have liked the second act of the book to be drawn out a bit more, but these do not take away from the overall quality of the book. Jan 21, Kumara rated it really liked it. The Reanimation of Edward Schuett could be called The Reanimation of the Zombie genre since it brings new life I to a genre that has been done to death, not just in books, games and movies.

With exceptions like The Walking Dead and the Mira Grant novels the zombie genre has become very stale and boring. Not so this novel with the introduction of Edward Schuett, a zombie that has the intelligence and emotions as a normal living person does. It brings something fresh to the genre as we read about The Reanimation of Edward Schuett could be called The Reanimation of the Zombie genre since it brings new life I to a genre that has been done to death, not just in books, games and movies.

It brings something fresh to the genre as we read about Edward coming to terms with the fact he is a zombie. Of course it would not a zombie book with out a touch of zombie uprising, experiments gone wrong and the munching of human flesh which the novel does have.

It's the main story line though that brings a breath of fresh air and something new to the whole zombie idea. The novel ended a little to abruptly for my liking but does leave the story open for a sequel, a pleasure to read and easily recommendable to fans of zombies and horror novels in general.

I'm now aware that a book about zombies reanimating back to live humans, isn't a new thing. It's kinda new to me in the way that I hadn't read a book about it. Saw the movie, but that doesn't count. Anyhow, the book starts out strong and interesting slowly detailing with Edward Schuett's reanimation. I like how questions aren't answered right away. How did he get into a Walmart? Why and how did he become a I'm now aware that a book about zombies reanimating back to live humans, isn't a new thing.

Why and how did he become a zombie? How does a zombie reanimate? I liked that many of the characters in authoritative positions are women, and most aren't portrayed as bitches. The different zombie levels are a nice touch. Has that been done before? Not too fond of the thankfully, very short romantic and sexual interlude. It made me roll my eyes. The answers to the questions and the ending was satisfying enough. I'd probably read the upcoming rest of the series. Jan 03, Geddy Zuelsdorf rated it really liked it. This book was quite enjoyable overall.

My only real complaint is that it wasn't longer, but the author has mentioned the possibility of sequels, so that will have to do. The writing style is engaging, and the reader does feel genuinely concerned with the fate of all the characters, especially, of course, Edward. The joy is that even the secondary characters feel like people, and the reader likes or hates them as they like or hate people who behave like that character in reality. That kind of wri This book was quite enjoyable overall. That kind of writing is rare, and for that, you get 4 stars. Dec 13, Carrie rated it it was amazing.

Surprisingly an interesting read. Not your typical zombie book. And bonus it starts off taking place in Fond du Lac, WI! I'm really hoping for a sequel as I'm not done learning about Edward. Apr 09, Dmitri Parker rated it really liked it. Maybe not the best zombie book I've read so far, but a pretty good start to one. I love zombie books from the PoV of a zombie main character.

In fact I really don't like stories told by survivors, those just make me lose faith in man kind.

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I liked the zombie mythology, but I didn't much like how the male zombie character was either fighting evil women or was the reason why his female sidekicks were dying around him. Maybe it was just a coincidence but this was a pretty misogynistic story. I'm curio Maybe not the best zombie book I've read so far, but a pretty good start to one. I'm curious how the next book will go, especially with the female title character.. Who is causing problems for Edward. Oct 01, Booknerd rated it it was amazing. Won in the Goodreads book giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

This story is about Edward, a man who had a good life before the Uprising took place. He had a wife and even a kid but all that got taken away Have you ever wondered if a person Won in the Goodreads book giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Have you ever wondered if a person could somehow change from a zombie into a human? This is exactly what happens in the beginning and it was pretty gruesome. Just think of the body problems that surface from being a zombie.

You have the skin issue where your body is covered in holes with maggots included. You have the contents in your stomach that just needs to escape since a change is occurring. Doesn't sound like fun at all and Edward had to experience this himself with confusion as his brain came back to normal. So we have our Zombie man Edward here figure out how to use his limbs and slowly ventures out of the Walmart until he almost gets killed. A creative idea that Goodman has come up with is that people in this novel go and gather zombies for money and then take them to places where people pay to watch them get killed.

To be honest, I would be pretty freaked out by him as well. Not everyone is scared of him though and time to introduce Rae, who is another character that is equally as important. She wants to help him out with her trusty riffle, Spanky, and together they find people who will be able to tell him what he is. These people are scientists and some, not all are power hungry for status and experiments. These people are who zombies fear because they would gut you just for the pure joy of science. Edward understands that he needs to do as he is told or else.

When Liddie, a CRS worker, gets ordered to be his friend so he will cooperate she helps him understand that he is human. After learning what is to come of Edward, Liddie helps him escape and are both on the run. After their escape, Edward gets a very important call that can give his life purpose and with Liddie by his side, they head to the source and finally find out how he became a zombie who could talk and act human. As they get to know each other better, their feelings develop into something more.

At one point, a little something something happens but came with dire consequences. So here is an important question: Edward here is highly capable of that because he can love, fear, laugh, cry and feel anger. The lesser ones give off scents that indicate how they feel. I really like that Goodman explored this depth and gave the zombies emotion because we have known these vicious nightmares to be ruthless and emotionless which they usually are.

There were times that I truly felt sorry for him because all he wanted was to be treated with respect. With a family, probably. Look at all that stuff in his wallet. Maybe he had his girlfriend with him. Maybe they were going to elope, get married in some cheesy little chapel where the guy doing the ceremony is an Elvis impersonator. Anything like that, because whether any of that is true or not, this man had a story. But what if this guy in Illinois is the reason I became a Z7?

What if he can do that again? I have found that some words were missing to make a sentence and that made me reread the sentences to figure out what was actually being said. The coasts of the United States have recovered but the rest have yet to fully remove the zombie problem and are dealing with it as a somewhat natural part of existence. As Edward hunts for any knowledge of what happened to his family, and to himself, he finds that most people he comes across either want to study him or worse, kill him.

When Edward meets some unlikely allies is there any chance they can help him find a way to help others to heal like he is? Can he survive all of those who would have him killed? However, once he runs into the first humans in the book things take off very quickly. The coasts have rebuilt and there are some areas there that were even more developed and advanced then their real modern day counterparts.

You do have settlements in the middle of the United States that are barely more than basic houses with a wall around it to protect the people within from the zombies that still roam around the area. The government seems to have taken care of the coasts quite well but if you live in the center it is all on you to protect yourself and those you care about.

This was a relatively quick read for me and I did enjoy the experience throughout. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good zombie tale, especially those who are looking for a different perspective on how it could play out. Oh, and read it at night, that always makes it more fun! Dec 23, Justin rated it it was amazing. If you hadn't already noticed, I read and review a lot of zombie novels. As much as I love the genre though, I'm aware of its limitations. I go into most zombie books looking for decent characters, lots of action, a reasonably plausible survival story and of course a hefty dose of bloody violence.

What I don't expect is the kind of heart and honest emotion I got from Derek Goodman's The Reanimation of Edward Schuett, which is easily one of 's best zombie novels. The story begins when the main If you hadn't already noticed, I read and review a lot of zombie novels.

The story begins when the main character - one Edward Schuett - wakes up filthy and nauseous on the floor of an abandoned store. His memory is fragmented, and he's not really sure what's wrong with his body. A quick series of handoffs from bounty hunters to private security forces to a government science agency soon reveals that Edward is a zombie who - after 50 years of wandering and devouring - has regained consciousness and started to heal.

He also discovers that he can control other, more traditional zombies. Edward's eventual flight from the government reveals some heartbreaking truths about what happened to his family and shows how a zombie could show more humanity than the living humans who pursued him. It's rare to find a novel where a zombie is the protagonist, let alone one so human and easy to identify with Zombie, Ohio is another, as is Breathers: A Zombie's Lament to a lesser extent , but Goodman pulls it off brilliantly here. You can't help but feel for Edward and want him to succeed in his quest to find some meaning in his after life, and you definitely will shed a tear or two as his personal tragedies occur.

The book also benefits from some memorable supporting characters, an excellent sense of pacing, mostly believable dialogue, and just enough action to spice up a story that's otherwise geared towards intellect and emotion. If you're looking for the typical "lone survivor leads ragtag band to safety against incredible odds" zombie story, this isn't it.

If you're interested in an unforgettable story that works on your heart as well as your head, and challenges the zombie genre's conventions, you don't want to miss The Reanimation of Edward Schuett. I know I'll be counting down the days until a follow-up novel is released. Feb 07, Procrastinador Diletante rated it really liked it. Estive para lhe dar 5 estrelas, mas fiquei-me por 4. Nov 12, Stewart rated it it was amazing Shelves: I never thought I'd be able to find another zombie book as kick ass as World War Z was but then this little beauty came along!

The Reanimation of Edward Schuett is what I've been waiting for for years - a fresh, totally unique zombie story that actually has a brain. Nothing like your traditional been-there-done-that, 'let's see who can create the most gory brain-eater' type of thing, The Reanimation of Edward Schuett reinvented the way we look at the undead.

It actually gave them a soul. And I l I never thought I'd be able to find another zombie book as kick ass as World War Z was but then this little beauty came along! And I loved it! This novel had it all - gore, action, science, emotionally-engrossing characters, and yes, even a bit of romance that didn't make me want to puke! It was everything I ask for in a novel. I just wish there were more of it. I never even considered that any other book would take over the top spot over WWZ as my favorite zombie novel but I think Derek Goodman may have managed to do it here.

It's a close call but they are so different from each other that I don't even feel like I have to choose! This is a zombie novel that anyone could swallow! Oct 20, Joseph Whirry rated it really liked it. Enjoyed the story, except one scene majorly detracted for me. How many of us wish we had half stars or a ten point scale available?

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The Reanimation of Edward Schuett

Between someone whose work was studying the virus and someone who came from an era that is full of warnings about the spread of disease through bodily fluids? It is ridiculous and it popped me right out of the world, it's not even comedy. I can accept the zombies way before I can accep Enjoyed the story, except one scene majorly detracted for me. I can accept the zombies way before I can accept this instance of disease transmission.

Can you imagine someone from the CDC necking with someone they knew has asymptomatic and active totally drug resistant TB. I think the story would have been better with the torment and pain of the forbidden and eventually impossible love. It is realistic and would have pulled me deeper into the world. Jun 28, Mark rated it really liked it.

Definitely one of the better zombie books I've read. Very clever with a subtle sense of humour, which are two qualities that are often, sadly, missing from this genre. Derek Goodman takes a great alternative view of the near future, past the worst of the zombie outbreak, or 'uprising' as it's described in The Reanimation of Edward Schuett, by having the main antagonist a surprised, self-aware zombie with the ability to control his impulses and communicate as a 'human'.

It's a very refreshing brea Definitely one of the better zombie books I've read. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Goodman Goodreads Author 3. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.

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