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Dawn of the Dead

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Dawn of the Dead

By: George A. Romero, Susanna Sparrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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George A. Romero terrified a generation with his iconic horror film and with this cult-classic novel. Immerse yourself in this unparalleled vision from the revered master of the zombie apocalypse...and be terrified all over again.

Zombies have overpowered the living and ravaged the world. Society has collapsed as humans race to save themselves. No one knows how far the creatures have spread or how to stop them. In downtown Philadelphia four people escape the chaos and find shelter in a vacated shopping mall. But as their greed spirals and the undead close in, their haven for waiting out the end of the world becomes the last battleground for survival. And there is nowhere left to hide.

©1978 The Dawn Associates; 2012 The MKR Group, Inc.; 2015 First Gallery Books. (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
Genre Fiction Horror Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Scary
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Vivid Descriptions • Fleshed-out Characters • Classic Zombie Tale • Faithful Adaptation • Entertaining Story
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Good audiobook I remember the movie over 30 years ago. It’s a little different but still very good!

RedRider

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Narrator was awesome and although I've read this book multiple times, it's still so entertaining.

An oldie but a goodie

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stayed true to the movie for the most part. if I didn't know the movie I would have dug the story anyway

Fran gets a puppy!

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I've seen the film, getting the story told is just amazing! With small changes, it remains fresh and invigorating. Must listen for Romero acolytes.

The utmost classic

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No...see the movie...much better.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Knew it was coming since I saw the movie.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jonathan Davis?

Maybe

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Actually..I think the movie was first.

Any additional comments?

I loved the film but the book is nothing but a retelling of the movie. There is no real new development of characters or story, just a recreation of what you will see in the film. The only difference is the book takes a long time to listen to. My advice...stick with the movie. It's a classic. This is not.

Not up to the film

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I read some negative reviews on this book but I am not sure what they were expecting. I almost didn't purchase this audiobook because of those reviews. However I am glad that I did buy it.

I do not want to spoil it for some who have not seen the movie or know about George Romero (if that were possible) but like I said...if you enjoyed the original movie you will also enjoy this book.

if you lived the movie you will live the book

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This is an old book with an old movie made from it, and I think a new version of the old movie as well. With that said, this book started our love of the Zs, and deserves its place and respect in that regard. It's a great listen and fun as well.

Love a good Z story

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don't expect to be reading some amazing literature and story telling, it had its parts that were entertaining but in the end it just eh. I'd only recommend it if you are a George Romero nerd which I am not. I suppose it's cool to read the first zombie story.

Story is the embodiment of the term "Mid"

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If you could sum up Dawn of the Dead in three words, what would they be?

This is Dawn of the Dead, it is a classic in the genre and that is what this is.

Any additional comments?

Although like other reviewers with whom I agree this is a well trodden story and is much the same as the movie and has little different, yet I do disagree with some analysis. This is a classic and as far as I am concerned in the same way a remake of a movie can add or remove value this is of course the same. You take something from each variation purely because of the performances and that does not stop a fan from listening. Overall may not be the best but well, its Zombies and it is a classic.

Much to be expected

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I loved reading the book because it gives a background to the characters. The movie adaption doesn't tell you much because it jumps straight into the story without any context. The book gives you some idea about the characters .

Great things not told in Movie adaption.

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