tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post6821335199694555474..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: World War Z: Max Brooks TracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3945366863913312472014-08-09T18:26:42.136-07:002014-08-09T18:26:42.136-07:00Nancy, I did answer this yesterday, but somehow bl...Nancy, I did answer this yesterday, but somehow blogger did not take it and I did not notice. Sorry about that.<br /><br />Well, to compare the Tursten book and this one is hard, because the formats are so different. But actually, yes, I did like this one better. Not sure you would like it though. I more or less ignored the zombies and was just taking in the interview format as a look back at dealing with a world overrun but a plague. It worked for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52841770189025981212014-08-08T00:54:07.312-07:002014-08-08T00:54:07.312-07:00I admire the way you tackle something that really ...I admire the way you tackle something that really isn't your 'cup of tea'. I have to join you and others when I say I am not a fan of 'zombie-dom'. You say 'give the book a chance' I ask first....is it better than Helen Tursten Detective Inspector Huss?.....then I'll read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26340004833463281342014-08-07T08:57:18.351-07:002014-08-07T08:57:18.351-07:00It is fun to read the book and watch the movie, Pr...It is fun to read the book and watch the movie, Prashant, even though they are totally different.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27848955366107900812014-08-07T04:35:17.435-07:002014-08-07T04:35:17.435-07:00Tracy, I skimmed through your review as I have thi...Tracy, I skimmed through your review as I have this in ebook form and intend to read it soonish. However, I didn't know there was a film version starring Brad Pitt. It makes the whole package interesting.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84905771233383599612014-08-06T19:00:12.876-07:002014-08-06T19:00:12.876-07:00Moira, I am more the "don't do vampires&q...Moira, I am more the "don't do vampires" type. Especially books. I have seen a few vampire movies, of course, including Interview with a Vampire. Disgusting, but had some good acting.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-7576603791187263522014-08-06T00:44:18.632-07:002014-08-06T00:44:18.632-07:00Kathy's response made me laugh! I am one of th...Kathy's response made me laugh! I am one of the 'don't do zombies' team, although I do remember a strange zombie drama on English TV, called Dead Set I think, which I thought was very good. One day I might try some more...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26372966509430542392014-08-05T23:08:08.657-07:002014-08-05T23:08:08.657-07:00You may be right, Kathy, and we do learn a lot fro...You may be right, Kathy, and we do learn a lot from each other. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33577447876911397232014-08-05T21:30:17.092-07:002014-08-05T21:30:17.092-07:00This is why you stay happily married despite the t...This is why you stay happily married despite the tremendous differences over zombies! <br /><br />It's great that you were able to enjoy the book and the movie as well as other movies.<br /><br />In my family, this gap would have been grounds for some hefty arguments, but good will prevails here. So nice to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9856518572438128942014-08-05T20:06:16.196-07:002014-08-05T20:06:16.196-07:00The focus here is on the survivors, Margot. (In th...The focus here is on the survivors, Margot. (In the book.) The zombies are not pleasant but no dwelling on that aspect. A good read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-65275651731721784082014-08-05T20:02:45.346-07:002014-08-05T20:02:45.346-07:00Not your ordinary zombie literature, Col, although...Not your ordinary zombie literature, Col, although I don't know what that would be. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89778218216718347102014-08-05T19:59:36.685-07:002014-08-05T19:59:36.685-07:00I know, Sergio. Zombies. Vampires. I don't get...I know, Sergio. Zombies. Vampires. I don't get it. But the book is very interesting, a very fast read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25789862203513076362014-08-05T07:21:10.567-07:002014-08-05T07:21:10.567-07:00Tracy - I know exactly what you mean about a book ...Tracy - I know exactly what you mean about a book that has a fresh take on presenting a story. Like you, I don't like zombies. I don't like reading about them or watching films about. They just don't engage me at all. But it is good to know that this author is innovating; that's good for the genre. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61027408232102067152014-08-05T04:26:39.031-07:002014-08-05T04:26:39.031-07:00Hmm, I initially dismissed it, but reading on I...Hmm, I initially dismissed it, but reading on I'm kind of liking it........what is wrong with me? One to think about at least.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15815078229409757392014-08-05T00:06:16.698-07:002014-08-05T00:06:16.698-07:00I find myself utterly perplexed by the zombie phen...I find myself utterly perplexed by the zombie phenomenon - even my nieces are into it and they're not even 10 yet! Thsi sounds great though (and hey, I'm a long time fan of his Dad, Mel Brooks too) so I really will have to get this - thanks TracyK, I wasn't sure I would want to pick this up but now I really will. In your debt, as ever :)Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27437012886556114592014-08-04T20:38:58.932-07:002014-08-04T20:38:58.932-07:00I do hope you give the book a try sometime, Yvette...I do hope you give the book a try sometime, Yvette. I would like to know your reaction. It really was inspired by the Studs Terkel type of interviews, and gives a lot of food for thought. I liked the movie but I won't say it is a great movie, just good entertainment.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53421001691848830802014-08-04T20:07:13.204-07:002014-08-04T20:07:13.204-07:00I began watching the movie but chickened out befor...I began watching the movie but chickened out before too much had occurred. I'm not a fan of zombie-dom and was afraid of blood splatter. But now that I read in your review that there's little of it, I'm going back to Netflix and resume watching. Why? Well, I don't know. I'm not even a big Brad Pitt fan. So maybe I was just curious. <br /><br />Didn't know about the book but it does sound intriguing. I like the whole idea of interviews with survivors and such. I think I'll take a look. Thanks.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com