Nice change of pace - zombie story without the bog-standard zombies, or main characters, or useless women (well, there are no women here, but still, none are better than herded-for-reproduction or perma-rape story lines)...

So. Thanks for that Mr. Robinson. You have no idea how tiresome it is to read the "woman = rape" theme in practically every zombie book I pick up. ( )

Didn't really get interesting until about a third of the way through. Kind of like a comic book in novel form, although it does raise some interesting human experience and values issues along the way. ( )

If you like sci-fi and post-apocalypse books, or even books about zombies, robots, innocence, love, hope with some awesome fight scenes and thought provoking ideas, then this book should be added to your must read list. Robinson found the perfect way to blend them all seamlessly together in a great book for our time. This book has re-written some old ideas into a new, fresh and intense thrill ride for all ages. I hope you check this book out, I truly don't think you will be disappointed. I received this book as an Advance Reading Copy and had to read it twice, it was so good. Plan to purchase it in hardcover soon. ( )

The overall idea of the story is interesting, fairly original and, more importantly, makes sense. The rest is non-stop action without much else. Perfect for video game. ( )

Listened for Review (Brilliance)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.50

Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished: Xom-B by Jeremy Robinson was a very interesting twist on the traditional Zombie story. I enjoyed it from beginning to end!

Story Thoughts: OMG! Seriously I was caught off guard by how much I enjoyed Xom-B (especially since I decided to give it a whirl because it seemed odd BUT I was prepared to be underwhelmed). It was odd, unique, fascinating, and clearly one of kind. This is a different twist on the zombie stories that we are used to hearing. It is also a story about humanity even though again in an odd and compelling way. This really was just a brilliant act of storytelling. The only little bit knocked off was that it was a little hard to grasp in the beginning but once the story hit it's stride, it was hard to put down!

Character Thoughts: I loved Freeman. He made a great lead to experience this world through. He was new to everything too and in that essence we got to experience everything through his eyes, emotions, and thoughts. The other characters were fantastic also! Both the good guys and bad guys were engaging. I began to care for them all!

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated by: R. C. Bray /Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins

I don't think I have listened to a book narrated by R. C. Bray before but I thought he did a pretty good job. He was right on with Freeman's voice and growth throughout the story. I wasn't so much a fan for his female voices but they did grow on me through the story. Overall I would listen to a story narrated by him again!

Final Thought: Very Impressed! ( )