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Title: Zombie, Inc.
Author: Christine Dogerty
Number of pages: 302
Genre: sci-fi, horror
Book Number/Goal: 19/52
My Rating: 4/5
Review:
The Zombie Apocalypse has irrevocably changed the human way of life, but on the plus side, it created a great business opportunity for the company which specializes in all things zombie: not only hunting & killing zombies, but researching them to use in daily life, such as security guards against burglars. Zombie, Inc. is the biggest company in United Five-States and it provides employment on such generous terms, it's practically a public service! It says right here in the Employee Handbook, excerpts from which start every chapter:
"The world has become a dangerous place, and the least dangerous place for you to be is at Zombie, Inc., so for the benefit of our employees, we've increased the work week from six days to seven! Remember: work happens EVERY DAY! You are required to fulfill your duties EVERY DAY. ... Benefits do not start until after the 180-day probationary period. Time off (including mandatory in-service days) and leave (except maternity) during the 180-day probationary period will count as Unpaid Working Days. ZI is a work-at-will company, and you can be discharged any time, for any reason, regardless of having satisfied the 180-day probationary period.
For your convenience, the Employee Handbook cost will be deducted from your first pay period. A yearly fee will be deducted for lost, missing or used-looking Employee Handbooks (at HR discretion). When revisions occur, a new Handbook will be distributed to all ZI employees and the cost deducted from the next applicable pay period."
The story follows two ZI employees, a professional and a novice; the interaction between them gives the author an opportunity to fill the reader in on the world details. The world building is amazing! I'd give it a 5 for the atmosphere, irony and bitterness, if not for the last part of the book, which is full of uninspiring Hollywood-style action. Still, it's an essential read for zombie dystopia fans.
Author: Christine Dogerty
Number of pages: 302
Genre: sci-fi, horror
Book Number/Goal: 19/52
My Rating: 4/5
Review:
The Zombie Apocalypse has irrevocably changed the human way of life, but on the plus side, it created a great business opportunity for the company which specializes in all things zombie: not only hunting & killing zombies, but researching them to use in daily life, such as security guards against burglars. Zombie, Inc. is the biggest company in United Five-States and it provides employment on such generous terms, it's practically a public service! It says right here in the Employee Handbook, excerpts from which start every chapter:
"The world has become a dangerous place, and the least dangerous place for you to be is at Zombie, Inc., so for the benefit of our employees, we've increased the work week from six days to seven! Remember: work happens EVERY DAY! You are required to fulfill your duties EVERY DAY. ... Benefits do not start until after the 180-day probationary period. Time off (including mandatory in-service days) and leave (except maternity) during the 180-day probationary period will count as Unpaid Working Days. ZI is a work-at-will company, and you can be discharged any time, for any reason, regardless of having satisfied the 180-day probationary period.
For your convenience, the Employee Handbook cost will be deducted from your first pay period. A yearly fee will be deducted for lost, missing or used-looking Employee Handbooks (at HR discretion). When revisions occur, a new Handbook will be distributed to all ZI employees and the cost deducted from the next applicable pay period."
The story follows two ZI employees, a professional and a novice; the interaction between them gives the author an opportunity to fill the reader in on the world details. The world building is amazing! I'd give it a 5 for the atmosphere, irony and bitterness, if not for the last part of the book, which is full of uninspiring Hollywood-style action. Still, it's an essential read for zombie dystopia fans.
