The Walking Dead has been an addictive series for me. I'm a big fan of zombie films and literature and this series hits the nail on the head. I've thoughouly enjoyed the first three books in the series, and this one was no different.
A lot of reviews have focused on the lack of zombie action in this fourth volume, but I do not find this to be a negative. This series is not a horror series per say, but more of the way that we would deal with life after a catastrophic zombie apocalypse. I think anyone would seek out a safe place to call home, away from the corpses shambling in the streets, as well as the horror and loss they represent. Of course, anyone who has ever lived with roommates will know that living with someone else is not all fun and games. Especially when there are different personalities with different backgrounds all in one place with literally nowhere else to go.
Tempers explode and bad things happen. Sure it's depressing, but wouldn't living in a world of the dead be a bit of a buzz kill? Some reviewers have said they think the book is getting too 'soap-opera-ish' with all the non-zombie related antics in this book. I, however, think that what goes on with the living is much more dangerous than what happens with the slow, moaning, and easily avoided ghouls. Dealing with human emotions and their volitile consequences can't simply be dealt with a hammer to the skull (in most cases).
If you've enjoyed this series thus far because of the human element, this book will continue to satisfy. I was shocked and saddened by many of the actions that took place, and I can't wait to see what horrible situation Kirkman will throw his characters into next.Get more detail about The Walking Dead Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire.
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