by Jane Austen and Seth Graham-smith
England has been hit with some kind of deadly sickness which gives the dead and buried the power to dig themselves out from the ground and wonder around England in search of brains. But even in such condition this doesn't prevent nice young ladies, who are very able to protect themselves and there home, from the expected curtsies of the proper social code.
It is hard to say what really makes this story work so well. Every part of it fits so very well. The language and setting feel realistic and natural. The way the people feel towards the plague is acceptance and annoyance. Zombies are just part of the way of England now. They are a bit of an annoyance but they are nothing to be frightened of, good for a nice country hunt. I love the calm acceptance of every incident with them. They are so everyday and unexciting, barley to be taken notice of. Especially when compared to men and a marriage.
The end of the book asks Some scholars believe that the zombies were a last-minute addition to the novel, requested by the publisher in a shameless attempt to boost sales. Others argue that the horde of living dead are integral to Jane Austen's plot and social commentary. What do you think? Can you imagine what this novel might be like without the violent zombie mayhem? No zombies I say? Who would ever want to read a story about silly girls trying to please some man who is higher in status then them... The violent zombie mayhem brings the whole story a reason to happen... or at least me a reason to read it... though I might check out a copy without the zombies, if someone were so inclined to write such a tale.
(P.S Did you know that Zombies commonly mistake Cauliflower for brains? Apparently it makes great bate in Zombie traps since they stop to devourer it and then you can shoot them in the head.)
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