Very good but not for the squeamish!

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This is an epic novel of around 650 pages that tells the comprehensive story of a zombie outbreak. Unlike many novels, it is a complete accounting of the after effects of the apocalypse. As one would expect, it is full of gore and violence so if that turns you off, do not buy this book or any zombie book! The writing is very good and the book presents the stories of many characters and how their lives intertwine. Villains and heroes emerge as the story progresses but some characters are both. (Which is probably more true to life) The ending does manage is be somewhat hopeful and there is some beauty left in the world.
My only criticism is that is takes a long time to introduce the many characters. The author spends a lot of time giving the back story on each character which allows us to "know" them better. However, it also can produce a novel that is a bit bloated as is the case here. For fans of the genre, it is a must read.