The Hunger Chronicles
First thing I have to address is the Title. I think it is too Hunger Games-ish. I am not sure if it came before or after but I think it was after and the title really distracts from such an interesting collection. These stories are not trying to be Hunger Games to me and I think the title gives that impression.
There are four stories, each about a different person and situation in a post-apocalypse world where an infection, the z-virus, is turning humans into flesh eating zombies.
Imminent Contact is a story of hope and, to me, forgiveness. It features Amy, a kick ass military soldier bent on reclaiming the streets. She is on a mission to clear a city block with three other soldiers when things go unexpectantly wrong. ‘nuff said won’t ruin it.
End of the Rope left me hanging! LOL! I needed to know more. Megan is left alone in a cabin after her parents are infected. She is lonely and ill prepared. I hope Tes Hilaire finishes this story or we meet up with her again.
Two’s Company was my favorite. It features man best friend. It had me biting my nails and skimming forward to see how things turned out.
And finally The Fittest. I have to admit I didn’t really get this one at first. It’s a lead up to the book “Life Bites” and features Eva. I read the synopsis of Life Bites a few times and always passed it up but after reading these stories I got it for my Kindle. It takes the Zombie outbreak into a more paranormal realm.
English This collection of shorts is each a survivor's tale during the zombie apocalypse. Each of them could easily be written into a full length story. The last story has a nice little surprise and acts as a prequel of sorts for the main character involved. The last portion of the book is a teaser of that book. I won't spoil the surprise. The collection is well written. The author does a very nice job with her character development. This reader cared for the characters immediately. After reading the last story and sample, the author's mission was successfully completed. I want to read the full book. English Review: THE HUNGER CHRONICLES is a collection of short stories based in a zombie apocalyptic world, however this novella goes way beyond all expectations of zombie stories. I was flabbergasted by the amount of character depth and how instantaneous I connected with each of the main characters. The voice is so different for each one that I it doesn’t even seem like one author wrote THE HUNGER CHRONICLES.
By 50% I knew I had to go see if this author wrote any other books. By 100% read, I was ready to purchase the companion book. And, then I discovered that it was her only book not available in paperback.
Each story is stand alone. The stories combined paint a hopeful yet morbid picture of what society has turned into. I think the ‘hope’ resonating through each story is the reason why I found the novella so irresistible. In most zombie books, there is no hope. There is no plan for redemption. But, each of these stories, particularly show that there might one day be an end to the zombie epidemic. Now, forgive me as I beg the author to release LIFE BITES on paperback for me. English A really cool read! Not very long, but it was perfect for setting up the world you see in Life Bites! There are multiple stories, and each one is great! Tes Hilaire's zombie infected world is awesome! Check it out in The Hunger Chronicles, and you'll definitely want to read more of it in Life Bites. Eva is in the last story, and you see more of her in Life Bites. She is one tough cookie, and you only get a taste of it here. Definitely try it! Great read! English The Hunger Chronicles is a small collection of short stories...zombies stories. I expected gore, predictable ending, and flat, forgettable characters and was pleasantly surprised at getting each wrong.
The short stories were okay, not WOW! but interesting in their own way.
Then I read the bonus chapter from Life Bites and fell head over heels in love with Eva.
You see, the short stories in The Hunger Chronicles served as the best world building tool I ever saw. I know more about that zombie infected world thanks to those short stories. So when I read the bonus chapter at the end of the book, I was knowledgeable about the world but not enough about Eva.
I'm writing this review right after I purchased Life Bites. I want to know more about Eva. English
If you remember nothing else, remember this…
The nightmare is here. There is no way out. Even death isn’t an escape because it is death. And chances are it’s already taken everyone you know.
…You’re on your own.
Just because the face is familiar doesn’t mean they won’t kill you. Hiding won’t help. And it’s past time to run. They’re already here. And hunger is the only thing they feel. The Hunger Chronicles: A collection of shorts
Was Slightly Put-Off By The Title From the cover to the title, this should have been very predictable, cheesy, even, but it's not. A collection of four short stories set in the zombie apocalypse, each one was incredibly well-written, and exceptionally enjoyable. English 3.5 Stars
I really enjoyed these short stories that all took place during the same zombie apocalypse. There were a couple that I wished were longer and that I would've enjoyed a full length novel of but all in all they were entertaining. The last story is also kind of a prequel to the full length Hunger Chronicles Book 1, Life Bites which sounds quite fun so I'm sure I'll read it at some point. English Good addition to series. English Definitely an easy fast read. Great small captivating stories. So many different angles you wouldnt think it was just one author, written so well. English
