I, Zombie

I approached *I, Zombie* expecting another splatterpunk slog, but Howey’s novel subverted my expectations in the best way. The premise—zombies trying to "pass" as human—sounds ridiculous on paper, but the execution is surprisingly layered. The protagonist’s internal monologue is packed with dark wit, trading gore for gallows humor, and the world-building is deceptively rich, revealing just enough to stoke curiosity without over-explaining. That said, the pacing flags slightly in the middle act, where the plot meanders a bit before the tension ramps back up. The narration is where this audiobook truly shines. Paula Christensen’s performance as a snarky TV host interviewing the undead is a delight, while Lucien Dodge’s deadpan delivery of the protagonist’s thoughts sells the humor perfectly. The full cast approach works best when characters clash—Mozhan Marno’s icy, authoritarian tone as a scientist contrasts deliciously with Adam Lazarre-White’s folksy, oblivious zombie neighbor. My only real complaint? Some of the accents feel a tad over-the-top, pulling me out of the story momentarily. But the production’s immersive soundscape—think creaking floors, distant sirens, and the occasional *gasp* of a corpse catching a whiff of fresh air—keeps things gripping. If you’re tired of brainless zombie tropes, this might just be your next obsession.