Zombie Island
by Lori Handeland
A Shakespeare Undead Novel
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42%
Critic Reviews: 13
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91%
Reader Ratings: 5
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Synopsis
In the follow-up to Shakespeare Undead, vampire William Shakespeare and his Dark Ladyare stranded on a mystical island where zombies are plentiful and one man will stop at nothing to become all-powerful Fresh from a triumphant battle over the zombie horde that invaded London, vampire William Shakespeare concocts a plot to rid the love of his life from the encumbrance of her husband. Will plans to give his ”dark lady,” Katherine Dymond, a potion that will make... more
About Lori Handeland
Published: May 22, 2012 by Macmillan Publishing
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy. Fiction. 272 pages
- All Critics: 13
- Positive: 6
- Negative: 7
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Mother/Gamer/Writer | 3 Jul 2012
I just know that while the ending was logical, it just wasn’t very satisfying.
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Apr 2012
An enthusiastic but mediocre genre exercise.
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Publishers Weekly | 5 Mar 2012
In this skillful and often deeply touching retelling of The Tempest, Handeland ditches sweeping set pieces and nonstop zombie-fighting action in favor of quiet, deeply sensual meditations upon love, adultery, sex, longing, and forgiveness.
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Books and Things | 18 May 2012
The conclusion to this book is complete, but seemed rushed.
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Historical Novel Society | 1 May 2012
I don’t have a problem with authors playing with history, but this didn’t work.
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Zombos' Closet | 16 May 2012
Emotional and tactile interlocutions abound as much as the zombies, providing the true bite and sustenance on Zombie Island.
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Book Spot Central | 22 May 2012
Zombie fans might find too little to enjoy here, though anyone who has read the first and enjoyed it would probably enjoy this one as well.
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Night Owl Paranormal | 15 May 2012
Lori Handeland has created a well-written new entry into the revamped genre, breathing new life into the undead playwright and his "dark lady" muse.
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City Book Review | 1 Aug 2012
...Handeland’s sheer audacity when it comes to rewriting the history of both England and Shakespeare is where the book really shines.
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Eight Bookcases | 7 Aug 2012
It’s a hard dichotomy to explain, but the fact it, I don’t buy the extra trimmings that Handeland is selling in this one.
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Library Journal | 13 Apr 2012
Handeland has fashioned a sprightly, scary, and sexy retelling of The Tempest that will please Shakespeare enthusiasts as well as horror fans.
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ZombieWorldNews.com | 26 Jul 2012
In comparison to the first story, this one felt rushed and the ending felt abrupt.
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Romance Junkies
Ms. Handeland will turn the paranormal genre on its ears with this revitalizing tale.
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