
I have read everyone of Rita Mae Brown's books from her earliest to this one and I have either loved or enjoyed almost all of them. However in this book it seems that Ms. Brown has forgotten that the essence of a novel is a good story. Tell me a story and you can preach politics all you want, make social commentary, and let your opinions hang out. But remember to show me not to tell me. I can read the daily news and get all the insanity and political naivete that I want. But when I'm reading a book by a successful novelist I expect much more.
I have been let down.
I'm giving this a four not because it is a literary classic or a book that will change your life. However; it is quite simply delicious. I snurled my nose more than once when she graphically describes her new found favorite brain treats and how to enjoy them - straight up, mixed with other delicious foods that when combined with brains gives you an odd sense of ewww...that sounds yummy (not the brains part), and hey who wouldn't love a brain smoothie. Of course there are also the frozen dinners which when eaten without being heated give you “brain freeze”. I apologize but that totally cracks me up.
If you don't like zombies then this a great introductions to the genre that stands on its own merits.
Pure fun, and the cover art kicks arse!