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Handling the Undead
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
In his new novel, John Ajvide Lindqvist does for zombies what his previous novel, Let the Right One In, did for vampires. Across Stockholm the power grid has gone crazy. In the morgue and in cemeteries, the recently deceased are waking up. One grandfather is alight with hope that his grandson will be returned, but one husband is aghast at what his adored wife has become. A horror novel that transcends its genre by showing what the return of the dead might really mean to those who loved them.
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ShyBookOwl
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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It's been years since I read this #standalone zombie book, but I recall it being a very slow burn that I couldn't put down. A close examination of death and grief that stops just short of being a full zombie apocalypse story.

#HauntedShelf #BlackCatCrew @BookwormAHN 31 pts

BookwormAHN 🖤🐈‍⬛🖤 1mo
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ShyBookOwl
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1. Yes, please. Handling the Undead is a great one.
2. I really want to say werewolves, but it's vampires. I'm always on the hunt for a great werewolf book, but I usually find them too heavy on romance. Soulless is fun.
3. I'm all about slashers, as long as it's not torture porn territory.
4. Halloween (1978), Poltergeist (1982) and Scream
5. Licorice, but not the pull and peel kind!

#screamathonswap
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Marmie7 I agree about the werewolf books! It's hard to find a decent book or movie. 5y
ShyBookOwl @Marmie7 glad I'm not alone in that! 5y
bullbunny The pull and peel, yes have to agree 5y
ShyBookOwl @bullbunny yes! The texture is all off! 5y
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Marmie7
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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Really liking this one so far. A unique take on the zombie story. Super creepy. #zombies

TheWordJar I have a soft spot for zombies, so I need to check this out! I read Harbor by this author a few years ago and wasn‘t impressed, but I hear such great things about Let the Right Ones In and now zombies...I‘m willing to give him a second chance! 6y
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BookishTrish
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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#May keeps me safe from dastardly bookmarks #catsofLitsy

Texreader 😂😂😂😻 8y
Mimi28 Aaaaawwww!!! 8y
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Mr.Okada
Hanteringen av odda | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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Mehso-so

Eng. Handling the undead. Sort of a soft zombie story taking part in the Stockholm region. More thoughtful than scary. Perhaps a bit too predictable for my taste although not necessarily bad. Read and find out ☺

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Marchpane
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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#creepycovers for #booktober !

I may not sleep tonight knowing this is on my shelf 😱

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Adding to TBR!! 8y
Libby1 @Marchpane - I think I accidentally unfollowed you at some point. Sorry! I've remedied the situation now. 😀 8y
MicheleinPhilly Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. 8y
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Marchpane @Libby1 no need to apologise! Lovely to see you again 😊 8y
valeriegeary Oh my!! 😱 8y
Marchpane @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com the book is not as scary as the cover would suggest! Actually I would say it is more psychological suspense rather than horror. 8y
Marchpane @MicheleinPhilly @valeriegeary Right? I may have turn it round to face the wall! 8y
RealLifeReading No way would I ever take this book home!! 8y
Annl I agree @RealLifeReading . If I read it, it would have to be on my kindle or a book with a different cover. I recently had to return a book to the library unread because of the cover! 8y
Lindy Would you sleep more soundly if you put the book in your freezer? 😉 8y
MarticaMustRead Whoa...that cover is reminiscent of Chucky from "Childs Play"....?? 8y
bellasocks That cover!😱🏃🏼🏃🏼 8y
Hobbinol ❤️Lindqvist! I wish someone would translate his new trilogy series. 8y
Beckys_Books That is a CREEPY cover! 8y
theahanner I don't normally like zombies but let the right one in was so good I might have to read this for the Halloween season! Is it worth the scary cover? 8y
Marchpane @theahanner depends if you want scary scary or creepy and unsettling. It's definitely the latter. 8y
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BilboBookends
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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I'm not a huge zombie fan, but I really liked this book. It was a different take on zombies and it is a little bit of a slower paced horror book. The only complaint I have is the ending....

TricksyTails I love your taste in books! 📚💜 7y
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Sensitivemuse
Handling the Undead | John Ajvide Lindqvist
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Mehso-so

If you want rabid zombies and a fast paced action plot, this is not for you. It's not what you think. However if you're in the mood for something different to think about, then maybe? It's not the greatest but I gave it a go anyway. So so.