I knew absolutely nothing about this book when I first listened to it; I got it by way of IO9.com's 2014 most recommended books, and they have not failed me. I listened to it via audiobook, and the performance by Finty Williams made this book absolutely perfect. I haven't had a book this riveting, this... heart-breaking, with its dreary landscapes and memorable characters. 2014 was a great year for books, with this along with the First Fifteen Lives of Harry August leading the charge.
This book is about a Zombie (they're called "hungries" here) apocalypse, which revealed itself bit by bit in all its horrific detail. We start out Melanie, one of the survivors found in the ruins of the 'old world'. We see being acclimitised for future integration into what is left of civilisation. However, we read along, we soon realise not everything is as it seems. Most of what makes The Girl with All the Gifts such a page turner is in how it reveals Melanie's world bit, by shattered bit, and we soon find out that not everything is as it seems with Melanie herself.
I can't say much more without spoiling the fun, so I'll leave you to it. This book is the best "Zombie" book I've read so far (Justin Cronin's The Passage series comes very, very close, I can't wait for the last book in his trilogy). I highly recommend this one, especially if you love the genre, or if you just like a good tale. I warn you though, this is very bleak -- it's Margaret Atwoot MaddAddam bleak. I highly recommend the audiobook version if you can get your hands on it.
Verdict: Very Highly Recommended (5/5)
TL;DR:
++ Very believable world
++ Absolutely riveting, a page turner
++ Well-made characters, you'd be thinking about them long after you've put the book down
++ Oh the ending...
Details:
Author: M.R. CareyGenre: Zombies, Post Apocalyptic
Book Length: 416 Pages (Hardcover Version)
Published: June 10, 2014
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Girl-With-All-Gifts/dp/0316278157/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0
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