Though I finished with the whole narration eventually, I did break down and buy the kindle version so I could read the last third on my own. But in this case, it really didn't work for me. Perhaps this narrator would work better in a different kind of story - I am not sure. But also, it just seemed to lack energy at times, and seemed flat and occassionally monotonous and even sometimes just dull and lifeless. There are some very, very awkward pauses that seem to have no purpose, except as a mistake, or a hesitation on the part of the narrator. It is stronger at some points than others and feels like a struggle for the narrator at times. It is as though the narrator is not entirely comfortable as a reader or performer. The odd pronunciations would have been all right, but for the overall awkwardness of the reading. The narrator is very awkward at times and has an unusual accent that I am not sure was meant as part of the character. Unfortunately, I have to agree with other reviewers here. The main character is very well explored, and fleshed out and compelling. It uses the zombie scenario to explore human nature, the human condition, how we respond to such dire adversity. It falls into the category of exploring the human side of a zombie apocolypse. This is actually a very compelling story. Good story not done justice by the narration Only one of the Unconsecrated could put this book down." (Justine Larbalestier, author of How to Ditch Your Fairy) I thoroughly enjoyed it." (Melissa Marr, best-selling author of Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange) This is a beautifully crafted, page-turning, powerful novel. "Opening The Forest of Hands and Teeth is like cracking Pandora's box: a blur of darkness and a precious bit of hope pour out. Mary's world is one that readers will not soon forget." (Cassandra Clare, best-selling author of City of Bones) "Intelligent, dark, and bewitching, The Forest of Hands and Teeth transitions effortlessly between horror and beauty. "A postapocalyptic romance of the first order, elegantly written from title to last line." (Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series and Leviathan) Poignant and powerful." ( Publishers Weekly, starred) Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death? And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Now, she must choose between her village and her future, between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And, when the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. She's learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth.īut, slowly, Mary's truths are failing her.
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