http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281 See the latest posts on the GreenMetropolis.com Forum about Vampires or zombies? in Horror en-gb Copyright 2010 GreenMetropolis.com Tue, May 21 2013 05:55:10 GMT 20 Hi. I always favoured zombies over vampires by a mile... even though they're usually really badly written! But since reading the '30 Days of Night' trilogy of novels, I'm not sure... . What do you think? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2141 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2141 Tue, Jan 13 2009 16:14:58 GMT I'm more of a vampire lover myself, zombies are too crude and gory. However, the vampires in 'I am Legend' are zombies with a taste for blood. Best of both worlds do you think?? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2159 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2159 Tue, Jan 13 2009 18:26:42 GMT I always prefer vampires as well. Getting a bit tired of them at the moment, got a feeling I may have read them all now. They are all starting to feel very samey. Any suggestions for something new? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2165 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2165 Tue, Jan 13 2009 20:00:40 GMT Have you read sleepwalkers, by Styeven King, these are Vampyres but a bit different. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2234 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2234 Thu, Jan 15 2009 11:13:20 GMT Hi. I'll look for that one. I liked 'Cell' by SK - zombies with a twist. Thanks. Vikki1-I've just bought some books published by Abaddon, which is a small publisher that specialises in apocalyptic horror and zombies. All well written. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2251 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2251 Thu, Jan 15 2009 18:57:54 GMT I have read all of Stephen King's apart from his new one, not got round to it yet. I really enjoyed Cell but not sure if I remember the storyline for sleepwalkers (will have to dig it out for a re-read). Thanks VikiB will have a look for them. Is it online? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2256 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2256 Thu, Jan 15 2009 20:41:07 GMT Hi. Yes, if you go to Amazon and do a book search for 'Abaddon' it will bring them up. It will also bring other books up with the word Abaddon in the title too, which you'll have to ignore. I bought a bunch of them from Ebay, a surprising bargain as books often sell for more than they're worth on that site! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2267 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2267 Fri, Jan 16 2009 07:23:21 GMT Thanks VikiB. I have prdered one of the afterblight chronicles, will see what it is like. Sounds very good though. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2335 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2335 Sun, Jan 18 2009 08:57:02 GMT I like vampire more myself... have you treid Vampyrrhic and Vaompyrrhic rites by Simon Clark? Poeple generally either love it or hate it, I loved it personally. It adds a whole new persepctive on the vampire thing... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2450 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2450 Wed, Jan 21 2009 13:49:53 GMT I like vampire more myself... have you treid Vampyrrhic and Vaompyrrhic rites by Simon Clark? Poeple generally either love it or hate it, I loved it personally. It adds a whole new persepctive on the vampire thing... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2451 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2451 Wed, Jan 21 2009 13:50:03 GMT Thanks, Lugg2004. I've had a look at what books are available by Simon Clark, and one of your suggestions is. I'm going to keep an eye on his books, as they look great. It's so pleasing when you get a suggestion that you like the look of... I'm back onto zombie at the moment, although that will probably change again soon! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2475 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2475 Thu, Jan 22 2009 09:18:32 GMT I'm a total vampirologist. Can't stand zombie books - they're always awful! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2486 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2486 Thu, Jan 22 2009 15:51:52 GMT Vampires are just more sexy. I can't see anyone even attempting to make zombies sexy. Even Laurell K. Hamilton (who writes wererats who are meant to be attractive in her Anita Blake series) hasn't tried to make zombies hot! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2491 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2491 Thu, Jan 22 2009 16:49:43 GMT I'm not really interested in sexy - I've got a hunky husband. Lucky me! Seriously though, I agree that a lot of zombie books are badly written, but there are some good ones. I think it's my earler interest in post-apocalyptic fiction that got me started on zombies. And it isn't the 'sexiness' of vampires that attracts me either. Maybe it's an age thing... I'm just too old (I'm 32!). http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2521 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2521 Fri, Jan 23 2009 12:13:58 GMT Oooh difficult choice but I think its got to be vampires, they have more variety! Huge fan of Buffy - the TV series and novels, loved the True Blood tv series and can't wait to start reading the books and I also loved Twilight.Huge fan of Dracula and I am Legend as well. Anyone got any other recommendations for me? I prefer books set in more modern settings. I'll have to search for the 30 days of night series I loved the film!! Anyone recommend me any zombie books too, I haven't read many but recently ordered the zombie survival guide, the rising and monster island from GM! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2693 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2693 Thu, Jan 29 2009 20:22:44 GMT Hi LushiousLaura. The 30 Days of Night books are great, but I'm not hugely well read when it comes to vampires, so I haven't got much to compare it with. I too love I am Legend, but I find it more like a zombie book, with the 'end of the world' scenario. I would definitely recommend the 'Autumn' books by David Moody, although you'd probably need to buy them from somewhere like Amazon, as I haven't seen them listed here. I may at some point decide to part with my copies, but not yet! Unlike most zombie books, they're well written and not set in NY or Washington DC! Plague of the Dead by ZA Recht is also a good read, as is Twilight of the Dead by Travis Adkins. Good luck in finding them, though! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2711 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2711 Fri, Jan 30 2009 09:27:43 GMT Well I know they are teen books, but I am really loving the twilight books by stephenie meyer, they are great! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2836 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2836 Mon, Feb 02 2009 20:30:53 GMT Twilight is in my "To Read pile", will get round to it soon. It has been recommended to me a lot. Not seen the film yet though. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2886 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2886 Wed, Feb 04 2009 18:22:25 GMT vampires, definitely. i don't really read any books that don't have vampires in. (does that make me sound strange?) teen books are getting better and better! they used to be really patronizing and predictable, authors have realized that teens are just small adults and deserve a bit more. I have read twilight saga twice since November 08, they are very good! ( i recommend reading the books before seeing the movie) another good one is Marked by P.C. & Kristin Cast. also another reason i like the teen books about vampires is that adult books with vampires in tend to go down the path of alot of overwritten (bad) love scenes. they really make me cringe, and make me lose respect for the author. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2955 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2955 Fri, Feb 06 2009 18:36:19 GMT Some of the horror writen for teens are very good. I loved the Darren Shan saga by Darren Shan. Very well written and much energy put into them. I agree about some of the adult vampire books. As adults we accept that love scenes "occasionally" need to be included but some are so over the top and have so many in a book that there is barely a storyline left. I try to always read the books before the movie, they are never as good as a book. Never watched a film that is better than the book. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2961 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#2961 Fri, Feb 06 2009 20:45:53 GMT Well, the problem with watching the film is that you only use two senses, seeing and hearing, when you read a book you experience it on a deeper level! The Darren Shan books fly off the shelves in my library, but the twilight books have made me a total convert to fantasy! I think I will be re-reading them! On the last book in the series, started it this morning and I am half way through!!! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3014 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3014 Sun, Feb 08 2009 19:02:54 GMT This is very true. I've read some that just jump from sex scene to sex scene without any plot or even any tension between them! I find myself flipping past those pages and yawning. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3026 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3026 Sun, Feb 08 2009 22:59:07 GMT Hi. I'd like to read more vampire stuff, as I loved the '30 Days of Night' books (no sex by the way!). But I'm not really tempted by the teen stuff. Has anyone read any of the Anne Rice books? Or are there any others that you can recommend? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3031 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3031 Mon, Feb 09 2009 09:24:17 GMT The Anne Rice books are very good, particularly the early ones. Although she does tend to waffle at times. Try to read them in order or you might become a little confused, I know I did. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3063 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3063 Mon, Feb 09 2009 18:29:52 GMT Thanks. Which one first? I'm confused already! I have a bit of money in the GM account, so I can feel a spending spree coming on... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3092 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3092 Tue, Feb 10 2009 07:55:45 GMT Start with Interview with the Vampire (much better than the film), then: Vampire Lestat Queen of the Damned Tale of the body thief memnoch the devil Vampire Armand Merrick Blood and Gold Blackwood farms Blood Canticle There is also Vittorio the Vampire ( i haven't read), i believe this is stand alone book. I have been told that the mayfair witch books (The witching hour, lasher, taltos) should be read between vampire Armand and Merrick. And a book called Pandora should be read between blood and gold and blackwood farms. These aren't part of the vampire chronicles, but been told they enhance your experience of them. Hope this helps and they are definitely in the right order, if I am wrong someone is welcome to correct me. (Sorry its long winded). http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3125 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3125 Tue, Feb 10 2009 19:00:28 GMT Phew, thanks for this. I'd better get started then! I'm sure that the book of Interview with the Vampire is much better than the film, but I'll just have to imagine Brad Pitt! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3127 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3127 Tue, Feb 10 2009 19:15:08 GMT Imaging Brad Pitt in this is always good imagery! Tom Cruise ain't either, bit short for me though. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3134 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3134 Tue, Feb 10 2009 20:25:04 GMT Try "Words of Their Roaring", its a different take on the zombie genre, I have a copy for sale on here. You might also want to try Plague of the Dead (1&2) by ZA Recht. World War Z is well worth a read, its written as a number of 'real' accounts of incidents and references the Zombie Survival Guide (same author). http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3889 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3889 Wed, Feb 25 2009 20:22:11 GMT Hi. I have to say that I didn't really enjoy 'The Words of Their Roaring'. Still, it's worth a try. As with David Wellington's monster books, I find that a twist on the genre just doesn't work. A zombie novel is what it is. I agree about 'The Plague of The Dead' though. Great book. Still, nothing beats the Autumn books, although as these are currently being republished you can only get hold of them at ridiculous prices. Someone was selling all 5 books on Ebay for £500!! I bought mine for a tenner each. I would steer clear of anything by Anthony Giangregorio. His stories are like something a primary school teacher would mark in Creative Writing classes! I think I can feel a Brian Keene book coming on next... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3900 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#3900 Thu, Feb 26 2009 09:34:46 GMT Ever tried werewolves? Kelley Armstrong makes them quite sexy in her Women of the Otherworld series! I enjoyed the first 2 books in her series. I think Vampires and zombies are 2 different genres altogether. I relished every single book from Ann Rice years ago (although her series has grown since I read what I thought was the last one, The Body Thief!...) I had never tried zombies stories before but got hooked on World War Z by Max Brooks, I read it on a flight back from NY City to good old Belfast and could hardly put it down. It read real and scary, I think there are plans to turn it into a movie... Interesting! Thanks for the Simon Clark tip, I just ordered Blood Crazy that was getting great reviews on Amazon. Talk later! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#9454 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#9454 Sun, Apr 26 2009 15:40:09 GMT Isn't the whole essence of a vampire the idea of the tensions between attraction and fear, the melding of sexuality, danger and death? Or is that just me? I don't get zombies they are just scary and look like they need a good wash. Werewolves I could get interested in - the beast in the man, a bit of the old Jekkyl and Hyde thing going on there. Still think Bram Stoker's Dracula takes some beating. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#10216 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#10216 Wed, May 06 2009 02:14:26 GMT my daughter (14) is well into her vampires - although she pours scorn in abundance on the Twighlight books - she read the first two and thinks they are extremely badly written and cliched. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#10997 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#10997 Wed, May 13 2009 13:32:38 GMT I think lots of books in the horror genre generally are badly written, but there are some crackers, too! Although many people here talk about the differences between the vampire and zombie genres (if you can call them genres), it is the similarities that appeal to me and keep me reading. They are both monsters that started out as humans and lost their human consciousness/conscience through death. Of course zombies need a wash, but the gore is what makes them fun! I haven't been tempted to read the Twilight books yet, probably for the same reason that I didn't watch Buffy on telly (teen twaddle!). I may be wrong, I'm just going on reviews. Looking forward to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies next! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11001 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11001 Wed, May 13 2009 14:44:43 GMT I absolutely love the Buffy tv series (not so much the books), think the humour in them is great. Twilight in on TBR pile, not seen the film. I was a bit unsure at this which is why I haven't quite got round to reading it. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11216 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11216 Sat, May 16 2009 10:45:47 GMT Well let me know what you think of the Twilight book, as I get put off things easily by reviews and comments by other people. I'd be interested to know what you think of them as someone who's read a few vampire books! Not convinced about Buffy, though!! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11265 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11265 Sun, May 17 2009 16:47:04 GMT Vampires? Absolute must read, then, is Kim Newman's 'Anno Dracula'..alternate-history with a twist: Dracula comes to Britain, as per the Bram Stoker novel...but survives, and goes on to become Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. A wild mixture of real historical characters AND fictional ones, cracking good story. Also a sequel, 'Bloody Red Baron' set in WW I, includes a vampire Baron von Richthofen versus a vampire Captain 'Biggles' Bigglesworth. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11421 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#11421 Tue, May 19 2009 21:39:19 GMT I just finished reading Twilight. I absolutely loved it, could not put it down. Yeah its a vampire book but its not at all scary or creepy like they usually are. It is very teenie and primarily a romance I think. The other in the series might be more vampire related. I loved it but it wasn't the vampire stuff it was the writing which although isn't challenging flows very well. It is a little Buffy like so you may not enjoy VikiB, but I would recommend it. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#12592 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#12592 Wed, Jun 03 2009 19:10:37 GMT More Fangs and Bangs with Charlaine Harris and her Sookie Stackhouse series Now on TV FX Channel Trueblood. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16524 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16524 Thu, Aug 06 2009 19:14:07 GMT I read the first of the sookie stackhouse books months ago and I just couldn't get it, finished it but never had the urge to read any more of them. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16554 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16554 Fri, Aug 07 2009 10:04:06 GMT Hi All Just thought I'd let you know I have a few Anne Rice books listed with slight discounts if anyone's interested http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16608 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#16608 Fri, Aug 07 2009 23:27:44 GMT Great Sue... I'll have a look. I'm working my way through as per the list further up this thread. I've got as far as The Mayfair Witches. They take some doing! Just heard they're making the film of Lestat. Not really a film person, but this could be good. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#17859 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#17859 Wed, Aug 19 2009 13:28:31 GMT Yeah, I think the film could be good, however I've read that Robert Downey Jnr could be up for the part....not sure I can see that working but you never know! I didnt exactly think Tom Cruise was suitable for Interview with a Vampire but he did a good job...bit short though!! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#17891 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#17891 Wed, Aug 19 2009 18:04:14 GMT I was never sure about Cruse and Pitt as Lestat and Louis either. Even though the film was pretty true to the book and the acting was ok they just didn't seem to physically fit the part. I imagined the vampires as tall and dark not short and fair. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18459 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18459 Fri, Aug 28 2009 19:48:52 GMT Hi. I know what you mean. I always imagined Lestat as being fair, though. Maybe Brad Pitt would have been good as Lestat. But Tom Cruise? No way. Louis should be dark. And Armand was supposed to be small, pale and ginger. And look like a 14 year old boy! So nothing like Antonio Banderas then! I thought Kirsten Dunst as Claudia was great though. Let's see what the next installment does. Wonder who they're casting... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18523 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18523 Sat, Aug 29 2009 16:18:50 GMT I wouldn't recommend anyone watching Queen of the Damned it is awful. Hopefully they will do better with Lestat http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18534 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18534 Sat, Aug 29 2009 19:38:12 GMT Well, I have just purchased Interview with a Vampire and can't wait to start reading it. My husband said that the film Queen of the Damned was awful too. That was after I told him that Anne Rice wrote the book...he was quite shocked. Personally I prefer vampires to zombies...I just don't think I can get into a zombie book especially since my husband watches any type of zombie films and I have to endure watching them with him. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18684 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18684 Tue, Sep 01 2009 22:53:10 GMT Who's better? Vampires or Zombies? There's only one way to find out... Fight..... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18698 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18698 Wed, Sep 02 2009 10:09:49 GMT haha! Harry Hill! The queen of the damned book is a very good read, just avoid the film. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18743 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#18743 Wed, Sep 02 2009 20:29:11 GMT ive never been a fan of Zombies, much preferred Vampires. However, just read 2 books containing short stories about both and im now quite enjoying the Zombies. Got them both for sale on here if anyone fancies a try. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19244 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19244 Wed, Sep 09 2009 16:26:32 GMT tried to link them both and failed, sorry. this is the zombie one. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19245 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19245 Wed, Sep 09 2009 16:27:54 GMT I have both of them books becky, not got round to reading them yet though. Really must make headway into my TBR pile! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19258 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19258 Wed, Sep 09 2009 19:21:37 GMT i really recommend the Zombie one, put it on the top of your pile! I was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed it. Have you read any Christopher Fowler? They are also really good if you like short stories. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19394 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#19394 Fri, Sep 11 2009 19:27:55 GMT Zombies all the way. It's the apocalyptic terror that I find scary. Blood and guts are always a bonus :D I recently bought two of the Monster books by David Wellington from a car boot sale for a bargain £2.50 so hopefully they will satisfy my zombie gore lust! Anybody read any of his books? Recommend? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#21188 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#21188 Thu, Oct 15 2009 21:37:02 GMT I'm just getting into vampires. I love the 'True Blood' TV series but don't know if the books are any good. Any opinions? Also 'Twilight' - I have been put off reading it by all the reports of 'teenage angst' Have just ordered 'Bitten' about the female werewolf from GreenMet so looking forward to starting it for christmas! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24854 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24854 Thu, Dec 10 2009 23:12:21 GMT I have read bitten, was awhile ago but think I remember enjoying it. I tried reading the Sookie Stackhouse books but just couldn't get into them. Watched some of the series and it seems a lot better. I have read the Twilight books and really enjoyed, just have to ignore Bella's constant whining. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24865 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24865 Fri, Dec 11 2009 10:22:41 GMT I bought 'Twilight' as it was on offer in ASDA, and 'Bitten' came this morning, so I've got plenty to get my teeth in to (GROAN!) I don't really fancy zombies because they're lacking in style! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24911 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24911 Sat, Dec 12 2009 09:58:40 GMT That really intersting vikki as I've read the first two Sookie books and enjoyed them and intend to read more. But have given up on the True Blood series as it wasn't as good as I expected after reading the books. It made it all seem a bit cheesy. I've also read bitten and quite enjoyed it but liked Twilight better. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24988 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24988 Sun, Dec 13 2009 16:42:32 GMT Just shows that everybody has different tastes. Only watched the first 2 episodes though so may change my opinion when I get chance to watch the rest. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24991 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#24991 Sun, Dec 13 2009 17:21:10 GMT Has anyone read the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R Ward? If not then I highly recommend it to anyone :) (over the age of 18 though lol) http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#25042 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#25042 Mon, Dec 14 2009 12:45:54 GMT Is there any good zombie fiction? I'd like to find some. I have to clarify what I mean here. I mean fiction about voodoo & zombies, not what I refer to as Romerombies. Don't get me wrong. I love the original 'Night Of The Living Dead' movie. It's an all-time classic, but for some reason Romero's own variant on zombies, as flesh eating & highly infectious walking corpses seems to have completely taken over in modern fiction. If any one knows of any good books based on the original zombie concept, please let me know. Especially any nice old ones. Vampires. Love 'em. Hate 'em. They're everywhere. The first few Anne Rice books were pretty good on ideas, but I wouldn't recommend bothering beyond Queen Of The Damned. She's not really that good a writer. See my post in the Anne Rice thread on the What I Am Reading forum for more. Even Interview With The Vampire wasn't all that original, as it wasn't disimilar in concept to the first book in Fred Saberhagen's Dracula series, 'The Dracula Tape', which I actually preferred. Look up Saberhagen on wikepedia for a full list of the books in that series. Volume 2 was an excellent meeting of Dracula & Sherlock Holmes. Many people have mentioned the Charlaine Harris books, but no one has mentioned the Blood books by Tanya Huff, which were adapted for TV as 'Blood Ties'. A very enjoyable series in both formats, but the books are better. For a more Lovecraftian view of Vampires (& a more visceral one, which will appeal to the zombie fans here) try the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley. I recommend the original trilogy unreservedly. By the way, the Dave mentioned in the dedication in the 2nd book in the series (Necroscope II: Wamphyri) is yours truly. ;o) DreamberryWine recommended Anno Dracula & I have to agree. If you're really into vampires in film & books, then it's even more rewarding, as Kim Newman manages to squeeze just about every fictional vampire you ever heard of in there somewhere. By the way DreamberryWine, I have a strong feeling we know each other. I was on your mailing list for years & once drove up to Manchester with a carload of books to sell you. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#25321 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=281#25321 Sat, Dec 19 2009 18:08:15 GMT