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We’re Alive: A Story of Survival - The First Season
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LENGTH10 hrs and 20 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-14-11
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Program TypeRadioTvProgram
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Publisher's Summary
This exciting audio drama is based on an immensely popular podcast that has received hundreds of positive reviews and has had over four million downloads - and counting.
For Army Reserve soldier Michael Cross, the world as he knows it ends in an instant. One minute he’s in college, and the next rioters are roaming the highway around him, breaking into cars and literally tearing people apart. This is the day the dead walk. This is the world of We’re Alive.
The first season features 12 chapters packing performances and sound effects that rival movies and prove that modern audio drama is undead and well. Join our survivors as they band together, struggle to fortify a safe haven known as the Tower, and discover that zombies are far from the worst thing in a post apocalyptic Los Angeles, where the rules of human decency no longer apply.
Little food. Little water. Little hope. Who is lucky enough to say "We're Alive"?
©2011 Modern Myth Productions, LLC (P)2011 Modern Myth Productions, LLC
What the Critics Say
“We’re Alive is a modern rendition of an old-school medium. Maintaining a style that is both retro and contemporary, the radio drama will give horror fans the campy, kitschy style they like, but it also provides a variety of characters and development to keep general audiences engaged…Despite not being able to see the action, the excitement and intensity is still sustained through score and sound design. In some ways, the lack of visuals to accompany the audio creates more suspense. The narrator controls how much the audience knows, slowly teasing out information. Accompanying the drama are sparse moments of comedic relief…Expressing a keen awareness of the zombie subgenre, many of the jokes come from familiar scenarios and tropes of zombie stories.” (Examiner.com)
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What Members Say
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Mike Naka VA 01-24-13 Member Since 2012Avid Zombie fan who's starting to listen to more and more Fantasy and Sci-Fi stories. So, my description is apt to change. Dog lover who's known to have cats. LOL C# coder, part-time prepper, B movie fan, AMC watcher, recovering but successful day trader, perpetual student, overjoyed uncle, former adrenaline junkie with a flare for cooking, and lots more. LOL
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"my weekly addiction"
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quick summary: michael cross spent 3 tours in iraq. now, he's back in california taking classes. just as his quiz starts there's an explosion, and he goes up to see what's going on, against his professor's assertions that everything will be fine. as more and more students gather around the t.v. to see some kind of riots breaking out, michael decides to head to his base. there he runs into angel, his commander, and saul. angel won't let them open the armory until the base commander arrives and gives them the ok. but as the $h!t really starts to hit the fan, they bust in. however, the alarm attracts the infected. once they realize nobody's coming to investigate the alarm, they decide to wait out the alarm's timer and leave in a hummer. as they flee through the city, they rescue riley and pegs from the roof of a florist shop. they decide to try to rescue angel's girlfriend, who lives in a nearby apartment building. once there, they discover it almost totally abandoned, and they recognize it has good defensive qualities by the way the floor plan is laid out. so starts their story of survival.
there's a large cast of characters, but it's not hard to keep track of who's who b/c each character has his/her own dedicated voice actor. the voice acting is exceptional. there are lots of sound effects, and they are also done exceptionally well- they help to immerse you into the story.
this story has it all: the various complications surrounding surviving with a bunch of people you don't know, a great cast of antagonists (prisoners who've escaped), drama, interesting infected, gore, and lots of action.
while not a pure zombie story, i totally enjoyed listening to this series. the spectacular voice acting and the engrossing and evolving plot keeps bringing me back, week after week. what do i mean by that? this series is a free weekly podcast. each podcast is b/ween 15 and 30 minutes. the 1st 2 minutes are ads and a pickup from the last episode. i didn't want to deal with that so i downloaded the 1st 2 seasons on audible. i am now catching up with season 3, which just ended. season 3 is only available via free downloadable podcasts.
if you're into zombie / end of the world stories and are looking for something new, definitely give this a try. i warn you! it's addicting!3 of 3 people found this review helpful -
"Great show so much fun."
What did you love best about We???re Alive?The whole story and sound effects with the music makes it so much fun.
Who was your favorite character and why?Michael I can identify with him.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Got me nervous in parts for what was to come next.
Any additional comments?If you like old-school radio with a modern day punch you will love this download.
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"Great story and performance"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Great listen for zombie lovers, however, don't waste your credit. You can download (31 chapters as of this review) for free from itunes.
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"A decent story,and a nice change of pace."
This was a very cool change from the usual books I've listened to on audible. I like the added music, affects noises and multiple actors for the different characters. I will definately get the second season when it becomes available.
Now I will say this,this isn't the best zombie story I have read/heard. I am not someone on the edge of my seat waiting for the movie to be made. However,I would recommend this to listeners of fiction and zombie fiction alike. I was entertained and you can't ask for much more than that.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
Adam Hilliard, OH, United States 04-12-12 Member Since 2011
Adam
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"Great story, better performance."
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Yes, and I tried, but its hard to while seeing patients, they prefer that you listen to them.
Any additional comments?This was a very good story, only lacking in its delivery of actually useful information. It could have used more research and input of realistic facts or detail, but overall it was a very entertaining story.
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"High talent and energy - Movie, please!"
Would you listen to We’re Alive again? Why?No, because I'm waiting for the 3rd season.
What did you like best about this story?The performance. Easy to suspend disbelief.
What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Not narrated, dramatized.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Too long for one sitting.
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"great performances, writing, editing"
Would you listen to We’re Alive again? Why?I have listened to We're Alive more than once and I always find something new about the story or characters. Enhanced version is a must for any WA fan.
What did you like best about this story?I enjoy how it is not just a "zombie" story, but a story of how people get along and overcome in the end of the world scenario. Not all gore.
What about the narrator’s performance did you like?All of the character's are great and get into the roles. You get to know them just from their voices.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?I think their own tag line works well: A story of survival.
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