Warm Bodies

A Novel

By: Isaac Marion

Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

R is a young man with an existential crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but he has dreams. His ability to connect with the outside world is limited to a few grunted syllables, but his inner life is deep, full of wonder and longing. After experiencing a teenage boy’s memories while consuming his brain, R makes an unexpected choice that begins a tense, awkward, and strangely sweet relationship with the victim’s human girlfriend, Julie.

Julie is a blast of color in the otherwise dreary and gray landscape that surrounds R. His choice to protect her will transform not only R but his fellow Dead and perhaps their whole lifeless world. Scary, funny, and surprisingly poignant, Warm Bodies explores what happens when the cold heart of a zombie is tempted by the warmth of human love.

©2011 Isaac Marion (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“I never thought I could care so passionately for a zombie. This story stayed with me long after I was done reading it.” (Stephenie Meyer, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Twilight series)

Love it

Great narration and story. Couldn't stop listening. Overall I'm very happy I bought his book.

Surprisingly Engrossing

Would you listen to Warm Bodies again? Why?

Yes.

What did you like best about this story?

I'm not normally a zombie book person, but this was oddly engrossing. Overall good story with great narration.

Analogous to business life

Started listening to "Warm Bodies" not expecting anything grand.
It was a delight. I could relate to R, the story's protagonist, and his daily grind.
I've never really been drawn to Zombie movies or culture. It just so happens that the main character is a Zombie. He hangs out at an airport with his friend, M, who happens to be another Zombie. Don't want to say much more, but very curious if anyone else relates to just riding the escalator day after day.

AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

Absolutly Loved it!!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Warm Bodies the most enjoyable?

It was completly origanal, it was very refreshing , at some parts your like oh i so hope this or that dont happen, it would be awful if it does, and then just when you think it will happen, it dont and i loved that, the good guy won so to speak. :)

What was one of the most memorable moments of Warm Bodies?

The ending, i was so happy that it ended the way it did.

What about Kevin Kenerly’s performance did you like?

yes i thought he did great, the only part is ,of course, the female voice he does but its that way with all books a man reads so no biggie, he did a wonderful job.

Who was the most memorable character of Warm Bodies and why?

I aboslutly loved R but what stood out to me was how great Julie took everything in, to him being diffrent and believed that he was and how she trusted him so completly soon after they met and i loved M he was a pig ofcourse :) but he was also and gret and trusting friend. he truseted R with out question and that to me is a true friend.

Any additional comments?

i would highly recommend this book and i cant wait to see the movie.

Great listen!

I saw the movie of this first, and maybe if i went back and watched it again i would be disappointed, but I feel the movie did a good job portraying the book. I really did enjoy the book, but it didn't make me stand up and scream to the stars about how amazing it was. Also, I feel it was left at a great ending, and even though I know there is a sequel, I am not driven to get it. I guess I just feel this was good for what it was, but didn't leave me searching for more. Don't let this sound like I didn't like it. Highly suggested!

“I want to change my punctuation”

I absolutely adore this book. I have read it more times than anything and given this book as a gift to others. My first time listening to the audio and I am floored. I love the way the narrator speaks and changes depending on who is talking. Very easy to understand what’s going on. And I love the story.

On a side note - I am upset we did not get R in the movie in a tie and button down shirt. On that note, the movie and the book are separate entities and both are wonderful.

Beautifully creepy

It was creative and disturbing and beautifully written. I have never love something more in my entire life. I was captivated by the first second of this book. And it made me fall in love with a zombie, which was so weird would highly recommend.

Quirky Fun

Read/Listened for Fun (Library/Audible)
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 3.50

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

First Thought when Finished: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion was quirky & fun!

Story Thoughts: This is one of those books that I have started and stopped probably a dozen times. That would make it seem like I didn't like it but that wasn't the case. I think you have to be in the mood for this kind of fun quirkiness. It is one of those books you aren't supposed to take too seriously and just have fun with. Once my mood matched my random pick up of the book it clicked! It was also a breeze to read. There are lots of pop culture references that I think "dates" the book a little but most people should be able to get them. In fact, I think they added to the fun just a bit.

Character Thoughts: The lead characters of Warm Bodies (R & Julie) were both a little "stale" (for lack of a better word) to me but they were sweet together. I was actually more interested in M. He was the "heart" of this story I believe. He was the one that stuck with me long after the story was over. I know though that most loved R and I can see the appeal. I think he was right for Julie and that is all that matters.

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Kevin Kenerly / Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins


I don't even know really how to say this: Kevin nailed the narration but this isn't really a book I enjoyed on audio. I think this goes back to how I thought the characters were a little "stale". I don't think that translates well on audio. In this case, I KNOW I am in the minority. Most people that listened to the audiobook raved about it. I did think Kevin absolutely nailed the pace, tone, and characters of the story. In that essence he was brilliant! It just didn't work for me.

Final Thoughts: I thought Warm Bodies was a fun light read that fit my quirky mood at the time.

*This review really tested my story retaining skills--I read it in April and didn't write this till September*

awesomeness

really like the book follow similar line to the movie but I like the way this book goes versus the movie a lot better Bravo

Fire

This book is amazing. The narrator is FIRE. His voice is like smooth velvet. The story is so rich, and very well written. Loved it! Much better than the movie