Review: ‘Zombie! Haunted Mansion: Memoir of Jesse Jamieson’, by Zombie Origin Media

I received this e-book from the authors after they saw my listing on http://www.indiereview.com.

Published By: Independently Published

Publication Date: 29th May 2017

I.S.B.N.: 9781520352121

Format: E-book, also available as Paperback

Price: £2.33 (Paperback: £7.80)

Blurb

Stranded in the middle of nowhere, an unlikely group of high school friends embark on a series of adventures and mishaps to survive a remote zombie outbreak. With bloodthirsty ghouls trailing close behind, Jesse and his friends stumble upon an eerie mansion offering refuge from the zombie infested woods. But the residents of Krakuz Manor may be hiding a sinister secret more dangerous than the undead threat outside, or they might just be complete lunatics. Either way, Jesse and his friends must prepare for the impending zombie horde if they hope to survive their trip to hell. With no communication to the outside world for help, can a mismatched group of teenagers defend Krakus Manor against the undead, or will they fall victim to a living dead nightmare

My Review

The book is essentially a piss-take of teen horror movies. The plot follows the basic plot of teen films – a bunch of teens go away for a weekend, have an accident and end up in dire straits that they have to survive. It’s a silly, fun story satirising teen horror films.

Unfortunately, I didn’t find it silly or fun. It irritated me. The plot wasn’t original, nor added anything to the genre. The most sympathetic characters are Jesse and Chloe, as the best friends try to sort out their complicated feelings for each other in odd circumstances. I found the rest less interesting, histrionic, and I couldn’t cope with them. No, seriously, if I met any of them in real life, including the Count, I’d slap them with a frying pan. The writing style was easy to read and I got through it fairly quickly.

Not one I’d choose to read myself but if you enjoy silly horror flicks it might appeal to you.