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 I think it should be noted that this was my very first "zombie book." 
 The first chapter of this book alone was enough to make me want to shut it, throw it to the ground and not pick it back up to read what happened next-which isn't a negative implcation on the author's writing ability, quite the contrary, Ms. Summers just succeeded in the scaring the living crap out of me. 
 Many reviewers pointed out that this book wasn't so much a "zombie" book, as it was a book that explored the very core of survival, and all the self-depricating and enlighting things that can ensue when one is faced with their untimely demise. I, for one, was terrified beyond belief, and was highly incapable of concentrating on what was happening INSIDE of the school as opposed to what was happening on the OUTSIDE-and the constant terror of a possible breach. Courtney Summers managed to create a very unfortunate series of events (hah) in this one. On the one hand, I completely understood Sloane's state of mind before the zombies showed up, she was living in a home situation that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. But once that situation was conveniently solved by the sudden outbreak of zombies, I just couldn't empathise with Sloane's still present "I still want to end it all" attitude any more-it just didn't seem realistic to me. There are zombies..ZOMBIES! suddenly infecting and wiping out every and anyone you have ever known-I can hardly believe you would be so blase about that tidbit, no matter 
 what 
 your situation was prior. 
 But those issues aside, I enjoyed the way this storyline played out- the scenes held just enough drama and dialogue to keep the momentum going. The side characters were diverse and for the most part, made me believe what they were feeling when they claimed to be feeling it-other times, I just wanted so much more, considering the circumstances. 
 Though I will definitely be checking out more of what Courtney has to offer.