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College-professor-cum-zombie Jack Barnes is a different breed of undead—he can think. In fact, he can even write. And the story he has to tell is a truly disturbing—yet strangely heartwarming—one.Convinced he'll bring about a peaceful coexistence between zombies and humans if he can demonstrate his unique condition to Howard Stein, the man responsible for the zombie virus, Barnes sets off on a grueling cross-country journey to meet his maker. Along the way he recruits a small army of "super" zombies that will stop at nothing to reach their goal. There's Guts, the dreadlocked boy who can run like the wind; Joan, the matronly nurse adept at reattaching decaying appendages; Annie, the young girl with a fierce quick-draw; and Ros, who can actually speak. United they embark on an epic quest to attain what all men, women—and, apparently, zombies—yearn for: equality.Brains is a blood-soaked, darkly humorous story that will have readers rooting for Barnes and his zombie posse to the very end.
A thinking zombie embarks on a cross-country quest to achieve equality for the undead. Jack Barnes, a college professor turned zombie, retains his intellect and ability to write, a unique condition he believes can bridge the gap between humans and the undead. His goal is to demonstrate this to Howard Stein, the creator of the zombie virus. Barnes gathers a group of uniquely talented zombies, including Guts, Joan, Annie, and Ros, to aid him in this perilous journey. They face the physical and societal constraints of a world hostile to their existence, driven by a shared yearning for equality.
The premise of a sentient zombie seeking equality suggests a narrative that balances horror elements with dark humor and a surprisingly heartwarming core. The journey format implies a character-driven story where the interactions among the diverse zombie group are central to the plot. The exploration of themes like equality and coexistence, even within a zombie apocalypse, points to a thought-provoking, albeit bloody, narrative. Readers are likely to find themselves invested in the success of Barnes and his unconventional posse.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
ISBN-10:
0061974056
ISBN-13:
9780061974052
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