ZAPHOD ZOMBIE
Living Impaired Among the Unimpaired Living
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Following the mantra "Zombies Are People, Too", Zaphod Zombie is the story of a young man -- who just so happens to be undead -- simply trying to survive life, death, sex, friendships, and everything in between.
Most people think of zombies as mindless monsters, shambling their way to the nearest available brain. Zaphod would beg to differ. Hell, he doesn't even LIKE brains. Ever since he joined the ranks of the undead, Zaphod has been having a hard time fitting in. After getting fired from his job, kicked out of the motel he was staying at, and facing prejudice and racism everywhere he turns, Zaphod finally catches a break when he finds a room to rent on craigslist. |
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READER REVIEWS
"With the book Zaphod the Zombie, Jordan Krumbine establishes himself among the likes of Saul Below and Chaim Potok. Okay. Maybe not.
Nonetheless, engaging post-modern deconstructionist thought and critical race theory, Krumbine offers a distinct look into the life of Zaphod Zombie, the undead protagonist. Sound ridiculous? Maybe you are one of those who are inclined toward discriminating against the undead. This book offers a window into a world where zombies are loved for the people they are...well, were. Are? It's so difficult to know! Krumbine leaves us guessing at the true mortality status of Zaphod. At times Zaphod is the most lively character in the story.
Krumbine uses the character Zaphod to explore the nihilistic philosophical proclivities of our age. Is Zaphod the mythical undead or just your average guy struggling to find meaning in a world devoid of opportunities to find meaningful existence. He works at a fast food, plays in a terrible punk band, is tempted into the pornography industry by an aspiring porn mogul, befriends a YouTube vlogger (the aforementioned aspiring porn mogul), and eventually finds himself working in a corporate cubicle where he finds love...or at least a good shag.
Right. So this all sounds insane and there's no possible way that this review isn't just some other joke. I get that. Do yourself a favor. Read the book, enjoy your Halloween, and, when you are done, let me know if Zaphod isn't exactly the kind of hero we need right now.
The best of us are the re-animated."
-- Tripp Hudgins (Amazon)
Nonetheless, engaging post-modern deconstructionist thought and critical race theory, Krumbine offers a distinct look into the life of Zaphod Zombie, the undead protagonist. Sound ridiculous? Maybe you are one of those who are inclined toward discriminating against the undead. This book offers a window into a world where zombies are loved for the people they are...well, were. Are? It's so difficult to know! Krumbine leaves us guessing at the true mortality status of Zaphod. At times Zaphod is the most lively character in the story.
Krumbine uses the character Zaphod to explore the nihilistic philosophical proclivities of our age. Is Zaphod the mythical undead or just your average guy struggling to find meaning in a world devoid of opportunities to find meaningful existence. He works at a fast food, plays in a terrible punk band, is tempted into the pornography industry by an aspiring porn mogul, befriends a YouTube vlogger (the aforementioned aspiring porn mogul), and eventually finds himself working in a corporate cubicle where he finds love...or at least a good shag.
Right. So this all sounds insane and there's no possible way that this review isn't just some other joke. I get that. Do yourself a favor. Read the book, enjoy your Halloween, and, when you are done, let me know if Zaphod isn't exactly the kind of hero we need right now.
The best of us are the re-animated."
-- Tripp Hudgins (Amazon)
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"I believe this is an amazing book. It should be put on the front cover! It is exceptional in every way, albeit a bit dirty. ;D"
-- Wolfram001 (iTunes) "A book with characters unlike any that you've encountered before, and I recommend that you read it. The author reveals the darkness of societal bigotry and racism by making the main character "living impaired" and giving us the opportunity to see the world through his eyes. The author deftly uses humor, subtle plot twists, and quirky characters to open our eyes to a true human problem."
-- Anonymous (B&N) |
"Let me preface by saying I am not a reader, however I read this book over a series of my lunch hours at work and didn't want my lunch hour to end!"
-- Pattie (Amazon) |
"A book with characters unlike any that you've encountered before, and I recommend that you read it. The author reveals the darkness of societal bigotry and racism by making the main character "living impaired" and giving us the opportunity to see the world through his eyes. The author deftly uses humor, subtle plot twists, and quirky characters to open our eyes to a true human problem. [...] All-in-all, I highly recommend this book."
-- Anonymous (B&N)
-- Anonymous (B&N)
"OMG!!!!! This book is funny i would [buy] the next book if there was another one"
-- Anonymous (B&N)
-- Anonymous (B&N)
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"I love Zaphod's character. He is a cyncial zombie, and reading the book from his point of view makes it hilarious. This book really seems to poke fun at today's society--from the teens of today to the way the world works--and I found it very enjoyable."
-- Anonymous (B&N) "This book has everything I could have asked for in a story, zombies, hot Alien chick, strained father/son relationship, porn, rock and roll and much more!!!"
-- Matthew H. (Amazon) |
"Really awesome story from the undeads perspective. I started reading this and couldnt put it down."
-- Anonymous (B&N) "Zaphod Zombie delivers a good bout of sarcastic humor and, dare I say, inspiration? After all, if peering into the life of a Zombie doesn't make you feel better about yourself, then maybe you should check your pulse."
-- Rob M. (Amazon) |
"If Zaphod was real and he was my friend I would be his donor when I died."
-- Luis C. (Amazon)
-- Luis C. (Amazon)
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"This is a book for anyone who's been discriminated against [...] Somehow in 176 pages, Krumbine manages to evolve characters, solve problems, and touch on some deep issues of life, death, living, and letting go. Zaphod teaches us that whether life is too short, or unlife is too long, grudges should not be kept, and sometimes they can eat at you from the inside and obscure your view of the world making it harder to enjoy the time we're given."
-- Anna M. (Amazon) |
"I read last night till 4 am instead of Farming ( im a farmville addict ) ! I havnt read like thaT SINCE I WAS IN jAIL.I aLmost cried a few times and i literaly laughed out loud."
-- Allen B. (Amazon) |
Known on YouTube for shows such as Webcams, The Beanie Boy Show and Krumbine's Brain, this bloke is a prolific creative mind. [...] I came into this book being familiar with Jordan's writing, and was worried that it was going to end up being flimsy in comparison. However, those worries were completely unwarranted. Although a lot seems to happen in these few pages, but it doesn't feel in the slightest bit rushed. The fact that it's written in first person, from Zaphod's perspective, i think allows more to happen in less time because it comes across almost as a diary, with Zaphod recounting the days events. The flow from one situation to the next works excellently, too, with nothing appearing completely out of the blue, or a character suddenly acting a particular way to get the story to point where the author wanted it to go. The one time that it seemed like a character was shoe-horned in for the novelty factor, ended up working well too. The flow of the story as a whole worked, in my opinion, very well. The characters were believable as people, with the dialogue being natural, funny where it was intended, and at times, really quite deep. The end of this book, i applause, because Krumbine managed to do something that when i thought about it afterward, is really quite remarkable. He managed to tie up all the important loose ends, AND leave the story virtually on a cliff hanger. Read this book if you want a complete story, but equally so, you'll be left wanting more without feeling cheated. Go buy this book.
-- Timothy (Lulu)
-- Timothy (Lulu)
