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    The Infects

    Written by Sean Beaudoin

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Stuck in the wilderness with a bunch of other juvenile delinquents on an "Inward Trek," it doesn't seem that things could get worse for seventeen-year-old Nick "Nero" Sole.

    But they do. Overnight, Nero's counselors turn into flesh-eating maniacs and start chowing down on his fellow miscreants-like a monster movie come to life. As in any classic monster flick worth its salted popcorn, colossal carnage sends survivors rabbiting into the woods while the mindless horde of "infects" shambles, moans, and drools behind. These kids have seen the movies; they know the rules.

    Unfortunately, knowing the rules isn't going to be enough.

    The Infects is a genre buster; yes, it's a fast-paced gore fest, but it's also an incisive commentary on the evil that lurks within each of us.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateSep 25, 2012
    ISBN9781469206790
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    The Infects
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    Sean Beaudoin

    A Seattle7Writers project for literacy, this novel was written by Kathleen Alcalá, Matthew Amster-Burton, Kit Bakke, Erica Bauermeister, Sean Beaudoin, Dave Boling, Deb Caletti, Carol Cassella, William Dietrich, Robert Dugoni, Kevin Emerson, Karen Finneyfrock, Clyde Ford, Jamie Ford, Elizabeth George, Mary Guterson, Maria Dahvana Headley, Teri Hein, Stephanie Kallos, Erik Larson, David Lasky, Stacey Levine, Frances McCue, Jarret Middleton, Peter Mountford, Kevin O'Brien, Julia Quinn, Nancy Rawles, Suzanne Selfors, Jennie Shortridge, Ed Skoog, Garth Stein, Greg Stump, Indu Sundaresan, Craig Welch and Susan Wiggs. Foreword by Nancy Pearl. Introduction by Garth Stein.

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    • 2/5
      See the full review on Short & Sweet Reviews.

      Nick is an interesting main character, conflicted and sarcastic and not very confident. He just wants to keep his head down, stay out of trouble, and go home when his time is up. His fellow campers are a bunch of stereotypes -- the Hispanic kid who might be a gang member, the Russian kid whose dialogue is so predictable that I'm surprised he doesn't say "In Soviet Russia, zombie eat you". (Probably because the target audience wasn't even alive when the USSR collapsed.) For most of the book, there's nothing new, next to the fart jokes and masturbation jokes and teen-boys-leering-at-girls jokes. But then you get to the end of the book, and realize that this is a traditional zombie story with a little bit of a twist when the big reveal happens at the end. That twist is what elevated the book from being "meh" to being something that deserved a little more thought from me. It took an approach that you don't usually -- or ever -- see in zombie stories, and while I love me some zombie stories, I also love stories that challenge your expectations of the genre. Anything that turns the zombie genre on its ear is worth a thumbs up.
    • 3/5
      The Infects is, to sum it up in one word, quirky. From an improbable start to a zombie plague to a bizarre chain of events that lead to the main character, Nero, being sentenced to a camp for juvenile delinquents, The Infects is, for the most part, a fun read. There were a few areas where it fell short, however. At times the writing came across as being an obvious attempt at humor. That is to say, it tried a little too hard at times. I did enjoy the elements of satire to be found throughout, but in the end, the former proved to be so distracting that it was easy to overlook. Overall, The Infects is a good choice if you're looking for a book that doesn't take itself too seriously and is full of humor and satire. It's not your typical zombie story.
    • 4/5
      It took me forever to get into this book and I'm not sure why because once I stuck to it this turned out to be a oretty good read. Yes, Zombies are the new vampires and I'm a bit jaded on that (perhaps that was my delay in reading, or maybe it was that the pace took a little bit to pick up) but this still stands apart as a fairly fresh black comedy take on the genre. Good fun for young adults or young at heart adults.
    • 4/5
      Strong & irreverent start. I loved it. But the ending fizzled out in a confusing nihilistic phffttt. Like a burst balloon for me. Couldn't tell if it's because the author has ADHD or if there's a sequel planned, hopefully the latter.
    • 4/5
      This book was a blast to read. I, personally, have a rather dark sense of humor, like zombie tales, and teen lit. They all come together nicely in this novel. I have already ordered it for my library because I have a handful of patrons in mind for it already. I know they'll love it as much as I did!!
    • 5/5
      Background: Nick aka Nero has been sent away to juvenile delinquent camp for bleeding all over chicken at his job and while he is away rehabilitating some weird things start to happen. Nick along with his "camp" mates soon become part of their worst nightmare when their peers and counselors become zombies, yup straight outta the movies, zombies.Review: It took me a little while to read this book, not for lack of excitement or witty-ness, but you can only have so many zombies before falling asleep... I had zombie dreams for about a week. What does this say about Beaudoin's writing- IT IS AWESOME! His characters, Nick, and the others are hilarious, even in the face of dangers and while being eaten. The descriptions are right on, zombie kids eating someone in a pot-o-potty?... I mean, what is not to love?Some things that took some getting used to: Nick aka Nero talks to the reader like an audience- cool but weird, he does this to state his "Zombrules." Then there is The Rock, yes, wrestler, actor, producer man with the eyebrow thing- he is in Nick's head, sort of... Nick hears someone talking to him and the voice is that of the Rock. So there is a lot of question as to if Nick is talking to others or himself, or hallucinating...I must say though, that the ending was my favorite, it was ready for some BS it was all a dream cop-out, but that didn't happen and I am super thankful for it. I was also super excited when an explanation was given for the Zombie outbreak and what had caused it all, I think that is what some zombie movies and books are lacking recently. So good show Beaudoin!If you are a zombie lover or a fan of chicken-- yes I know this sounds weird-- go grab this book!
    • 4/5
      It's no big secret that I love all things Zombie. What is not as widely known, is that my family has a sick sense of humor. The more gore, disgust and creepiness you throw at us, the more we like it. The Infects has all these factors in spades.Baudoin's writing style is a masterful blend of humor, snark, whit, intelligence, horror and at times, just enough tenderness and caring to pull at your heart-strings.Nick is a slightly less than average guy who goes to school, crushes on a girl from work at the local chicken factory and earns money to provide a constant supply of Asperger's medication to his younger sister. Mom is absent, Dad is worthless and Amanda relies on Nick for her care. After he has a costly accident at work and is sent off on a three month juvenile delinquent boot camp turned zombie apocalypse, all Nick can think of is surviving long enough. Long enough to find Petal, the girl of his dreams, who also happened to be sent on the trek due to her involvement in the accident, and getting back to Amanda. Nero has taken Nick's place. Nero is focused. Nero is not going to let the infected stop him. Nero is not going to let the infected eat him.This Infects is a fast paced, bloody-mess, intestine-nibbling, smart-ass filled good time. The group of teenagers Nero wades through zombies with are not your typical boy scout type, nor do they curl up and cry for their mommies. They are the kids who go balls-out, who walk through a mountain of death armed with nothing but their sense of humor and pure willingness to survive. Is it how I would expect a group of teenagers to handle waking up at a secluded camp site with the counselors eating a few of their mates? Um...hell to the no. But, the banter between these ridiculously over the top characters makes for one hell of a good time.Towards the end of the story it takes an unexpected and profound turn. Nero, Petal and Amanda take the steps that will change the world forever. I loved where The Infects started, how it traveled and where it ended up. It's the perfect combination of crazy humor and profound thought.I don't think this is the book for everyone. It has such a unique writing style and not everyone will find it's appeal, as I did. It's unbelievable story and reactions also won't be followed by all. As well as it's crude and moderately mature sense of humor. But if you want a fun, gory, quick read ~ give this one a shot.
    • 3/5
      It's a different take on the Zombie genre. The Zombies are not what you are expecting. The infection vector is different than anything else I have read or seen. Some of the characters were interesting. I couldn't really get into a lot of the humor, I suppose it was supposed to be humor. Fans of the Zombie genre will probably like it.I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I liked it, on the other I found it hard to get into.
    • 5/5
      ** This review contains spoilers. **Seventeen year old Nick Sole works in a chicken slaughter house for a famous fast food restaurant to support his deadbeat, lazy dad (who he calls the Dude) and his little sister. After a horrible (and embarrassing) accident, Nick is charged with felony destruction of property and sentenced to Inward Trek boot camp with a bunch of other juvenile delinquents, including the girl he really loves, Petal. Everything is going horribly, as expected, until things get a whole lot worse. The counselors turn into flesh-eating zombies and continually attack the group of mischief makers the first night of the trek. Now, Nick is stuck in the middle of a forest with other teen criminals, separated from civilization and technology, trying to survive the zombie outbreak. The Infects is a very different type of zombie novel than I usually read. Most of them are fairly bleak and focus on harsh realities of zombie apocalypse life. This one focuses on dark humor and sarcasm over that depressing realism. The novel is peppered with fun horror movie and punk rock references. The delinquents realize fast that the zombie apocalypse is upon them and draw upon their zombie film expertise to formulate the "zombrules" to stay alive. The characters are delightful and varied. I like seeing this world through Nick's eyes. Teen books are very frequently told through the female perspective and it was nice to see the masculine side for once. Plus Dwayne "The Rock: Johnson gives him advice in his head. The other delinquents are interesting and some of them are very annoying. They do develop through the novel and are very memorable, so they don't get lost when the pace speeds up. I really like the end where we get to see what all of their crimes were, which fills out these characters. I'm tempted to reread the book so that I can keep their crime and past in mind when reading about them.The social commentary underneath the satire and humor is fairly serious. The real life evils of big corporations and the fast food industry are portrayed with the over the top evil chicken company Rebozzo AviaCulture. They will do anything in their power regardless of its legality to make money and keep their misdeeds hidden. Nick's dad, The Dude, worked for them as a scientist and they took his invention for their own after kicking him to the curb. Their chicken also turns people into flesh-eating zombies. This concept isn't new and has been seen as far back as George Romero's classic zombie films, but that isn't the extent of the zombies here. The zombies in this book are really different. They are the flesh-eating, violent variety, but keep some sort of sentience and intelligence through the seemingly mindless and very gory attacks. There are some glimpses of intelligence and even strategy on the part of the zombies throughout the book, but especially at the end. Spoilers ahead!!!! Rebozzo cures and rehabilitates all of the zombies they can find in the end that don't die from their wounds. Their solution is to keep them in a sealed facility for the rest of their lives. Nick understandably angry at Rebozzo (for this and numerous other things) and has his girlfriend infect him again. They reinfect everyone who wants to be and seek to join a the rest of the zombies that escaped Rebozzo's grasp to change the world. I really like this ending. Nick and his girlfriend Petal choose to be zombies and in essence join the winning team. Who's to say that it's any worse than being human? Maybe it's the next step in evolution. Whatever it is, I am convinced and I hope this book gets a sequel so we can enjoy Nick and Petal's adventures in the next book.The Infects is a really fast read that makes homages to horror films, skewers big business and the fast food industry, makes me laugh, has some serious zombie carnage, and produces some quality characters. It manages to acknowledge the old, classic zombies and the tradition for social satire while reinvigorating the zombie genre with something new. I love the writing that is very easy to read and has its own stream of conscious like rhythm and style. I will definitely read all of Sean Beaudoin's other works and anything else he writes in the future.
    • 4/5
      I don't typically read zombie fiction, but I picked this up at BEA and gave it a go. I'm absolutely positive that if you generally like this sort of thing, you'll love this one. It's well written, the plot comes together nicely, and there are a few fascinating characters. I liked the way it self-consciously plays on the genre, and there were parts that were deeply provocative and deeply funny. There are also fairly creepy elements which I found less enjoyable, but that's probably just me.Overall, certainly worth reading if this is your cup of tea (or brains, or whatever's your pleasure!).
    • 3/5
      The InfectsBy: Sean BeaudoinGenre: YA Zombie-A-pocilypsePub Date: Sept. 25, 2012Rating: PG-13 for all sorts of awesome, I won’t be able to eat for a week, goreCoffee Beans: A solid 3.5Spoilers: NoDisclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for this honest review (Oh, and don’t read this book while eating. Trust me.)First Line: “The neighborhood was trashed, funeral pyres in the distance burning against a raw pink sky.”Favorite Line: “Duff was an ancient janitor who had been at Rebozzo’s since before the Romans invented aqueducts. He’d probably ridden out the Flood in his mop bucket.” (ebook, pf 32)Cover Appeal: I like itInstalove Factor: None presentPersonal Recommendation: Worth the read. If you’re into zombies and gorePublisher’s Summary:A feast for the brain, this gory and genuinely hilarious take on zombie culture simultaneously skewers, pays tribute to, and elevates the horror genre.Seventeen-year-old Nero is stuck in the wilderness with a bunch of other juvenile delinquents on an "Inward Trek." As if that weren’t bad enough, his counselors have turned into flesh-eating maniacs overnight and are now chowing down on his fellow miscreants. As in any classic monster flick worth its salted popcorn, plentiful carnage sends survivors rabbiting into the woods while the mindless horde of "infects" shambles, moans, and drools behind. Of course, these kids have seen zombie movies. They generate "Zombie Rules" almost as quickly as cheeky remarks, but attitude alone can’t keep the biters back. Serving up a cast of irreverent, slightly twisted characters, an unexpected villain, and an ending you won’t see coming, here is a savvy tale that that’s a delight to read — whether you’re a rabid zombie fan or freshly bitten — and an incisive commentary on the evil that lurks within each of us.My Review:Visit my blog at RaeLynnFry.BlogSpot.com for more reviews.So, I just finished reading this book, and while it was good, I can’t help but be a little disappointed. From the description from the publisher, I was expecting something more like the movie Zombieland. And while there were some chuckle-worthy parts, it was, in the end, just okay. I enjoyed the voice of the MC, Nero/Nick, and I know that it will appeal to a lot of the male readers out there—especially with the addition of the flesh-eating zombies. I enjoyed the two punch-in-the-face twists at the beginning of the book (totally didn’t see those coming), and the interesting turn of events during the middle. I enjoyed the grisly DISGUSTING details Sean goes into when the kids are being attacked by the undead. Seriously. I was eating dinner. And then I wasn’t. It happened just like that. I think I lost my appetite for about 3 days after reading those scenes. But that’s something that Sean rocks at: painting an “I’m so there” scene in a surprising limited amount of words. There was a lot about this book that was jarring for me. The introduction of left-field elements half-way through the book, that for me, didn’t need to be there. The writing style at times, etc. And I have to say, that towards the end, I got a little muddled with what was going on and confused about how everything was going to be pulled together. There seemed like there were a lot of loose ends that didn’t need to be there in the first place because they didn’t add anything to the story (ie – The Dude and his involvement with Fresh Bucket. It played no part what-so-ever in the progression of the plot. Yeah, his initial involvement with the company, that happened way off stage, years ago, did, but the rest of his role in the book was obsolete). I’m thinking they’re going to try to push this into a series…There were only a few other things that I felt meh about: I got the epub from the publisher, and the formatting was all weird. Half the letters were missing, there was some weird code in place of a certain sequence of letters (06 = ff, __ = fl, etc) I felt like a spy with a secret decoder ring. And to go along with that, the “rules” were all messed up, too. For me, to make that kind of thing work, there needed to be more of them and they needed to be more entertaining. Also, a the story moves on, you find out that (little spoiler here) Nero hears the voice of The Rock in his head. Which doesn’t pop up as much as it should in order for it to have worked for me. I also got confused as to the tense of the story. It’s written in 3rd person, but when the voice popped up, I always got the impression it was in 1st. Then I was ripped out of the story as it jogged back to 3rd. I would’ve liked to have seen the entire story written in 1st. Okay, so it may sound like I didn’t like this book, but I did! It’s definitely for a certain crowd (mainly boys who like zombies), but for anyone else out there who just likes a good book, it’s for them, too. So pick it up, it’s worth your time. Happy reading, my friends!
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed the story, read like a zombie movie, however, I thought the ending was kind of lame.
    • 2/5
      Ehh. If you like satire you may like this, but I like a more realistic zombie book. The humor seemed forced to me, and it's just not my favorite in the genre.
    • 4/5
      Nick (alias Nero) is stuck with a bunch of juvies for the next few months at a reformation camp in the wilderness. It’s the last place any of them want to be, and it only gets worse when some of the kids turn into flesh-eating zombies after eating some genetically enhanced chicken. The ironic part of all of this is that the whole reason Nero is at the juvie camp is because of an unfortunate incident at a chicken processing plant where he used to work. All of that aside, Nero now must fight against the zombies he may have had a hand in creating.This one was a lot of fun, but I will admit, it took a while for me to get into it. The first 100 pages or so are devoted to Nick and his family dealing with money problems and Nick flirting with a girl at work over chicken parts. I expected the zombies to turn up a lot sooner than they did, but once the carnage starts, it’s pretty fast-paced from there.This isn’t your typical zombie novel. In fact, I wasn’t ever scared, or even on the edge of my seat. It’s very reminiscent of Zombieland and even a little Shawn of the Dead, though I didn’t feel this book had the intensity that those two movies managed to hold despite the comedy. I’m not sure if the lack of tension was in the writing, or if it was because I was laughing at the situations. I must hand it to Mr. Beaudoin. He definitely has a way with words. He’s created a very memorable character in Nick/Nero. His observations are so dead-on and so sarcastically funny, that this book could have been about baking cookies and I still would have loved his character. The rest of the characters were okay, and served their purpose, but Nero totally steals the show.As I said earlier, the book has a bit of a slow start with quite a bit of set-up, but once the zombies make an appearance there is plenty of gore. Had the book not been so funny, I may have been grossed out. I’m not one who enjoys a lot of gore, and there were a few times when I flinched a little at the graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment.My biggest complaint is that there seemed to be a lot of holes in the story. This may just be my opinion, but there are things I wanted to know more about. Still, this is an enjoyable read, and definitely one I would recommend to zombie fans.
    • 1/5
      Nero, along with other juvenile delinquents, are stuck in the wilderness and their counselors have turned into zombies. I found this book extremely hard to get into. The dialogue was just awful. Perhaps teenagers will like this book, but I don't know, I certainly didn't enjoy it.
    • 5/5
      The Infects is badass on epic proportions! I loved it, and I want more.This book is not just a vague, zombie book. Nope, it is smart. Like “get you thinking on a different level” smart. It is also funny as hell.I love books that are from a guy’s perspective. The way Nick interacts with the other IT guys is a great story in itself. Even before the zombies showed up, I was hooked.And Nick’s relationship with his little sister is just about the sweetest thing I have read in a while. Amanda, like the rest of this book, is badass.