He just follows the crowd: a mindless mob that has spread across the globe and reduced civilization to ruins. “R” wanders the ruins of post-apocalyptic America with no idea who he is, how he got here, or why he has to eat people.

But what’s in a name when you’re a walking corpse just waiting to decompose? His name starts with “R.” That’s all he remembers. I love that the story is so completely enjoyable on so many levels, yet masquerades as something light and fun.

It's approachable and witty, but never simplistic nor pompous. Marion’s writing has a luxuriously rich texture that is completely unassuming. It’s a quick and enjoyable read that will keep your heart pounding! ( Feed Your Fiction Addition) If you enjoy zombie books, this is also for you. This book is a definite must for fans of Warm Bodies. This book just scratches the surface of what makes Warm Bodies unique, but it lays the groundwork for a story that is literally unforgettable, with a real moral and a wonderful message. The characters are exceptionally well developed as well, so this is very much a book that you can completely immerse yourself in. This is a book that will have you questioning many things - including what makes us into monsters. The New Hunger is a glimpse of the past and a path to an astonishing future… Reviews

Who is he? What is he? With no clues beyond a red tie and the letter “R,” he must unravel the grim mystery of his existence-right after he learns how to think, how to walk, and how to satisfy the monster howling in his belly. Hungry, lost, and scared, sixteen-year-old Nora finds herself her brother’s sole guardian after her parents abandon them in the not-quite-empty ruins of Seattle.Īnd in the darkness of a forest, a dead man opens his eyes. Then came a final blow no one could have expected: all the world’s corpses rising up to make more.īorn into this bleak and bloody landscape, twelve-year-old Julie struggles to hold on to hope as she and her parents drive across the wastelands of America, a nightmarish road trip in search of a new home. The end of the world didn’t happen overnight.Īfter years of societal breakdowns, wars and quakes and rising tides, humanity was already near the edge.

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