I should have read My Life as a White Trash Zombie a long time ago. I grabbed it as part of an audible BOGO sale, but more because I'd heard good things from people I trust than because I WANTED to read it. The zombie thing just isn't typically my thing.
But this is going to be a series where I make a huge exception. There's several reasons, but let me give you the top 3:
- The zombie mythology isn't AS gross. It's kinda vampire like and I really enjoyed it. There were times where my stomach wasn't thrilled, but Diana Rowland managed to make the eating of brains really funny most the time. I should have known from the title - My Life as a White Trash Zombie - but this was more hilarious than I expected.
- Angel, the main character. I love her, the way you have to love a good person trapped in a "fuck-up's" body. Especially when they try to make a go of improving their life. I can't wait to see Angel develop as the series progresses.
- The mystery is solid! I constantly had guesses about the who and the why and got close a couple times. But I really didn't figure things out until momements before Angel. But I could have if I'd picked up on the right hints. Exactly the kind of mystery I like.
I'll be continuing this series on audio too - and not just because I own a few (I think). Allison McLemore was great! Her Louisiana southern accents were good (IMO) and I was so entertained by the combo of Diana Rowland's writing and Allison McLemore's voice, I can't imagine not listening. This is a combo that works like Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi, in my opinion.
If you're not a zombie fan, get over it and try My Life as a White Trash Zombie, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised - like I was. All you need to like it is a fondness for humor, great (struggling) characters, and a bit of paranormal woo-woo.