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The Becoming by Jessica Meigs is a novel about three very capable people in a zombie apocalypse. For those tired of dealing with individuals who are stumbling over themselves trying to deal with basic necessities in this situation, it's a welcome relief to have one Marine, one cop, and a member of the Israeli Defense Force. If you like The Walking Dead's Michonne and Rick more than Lori, you're probably going to find this an enjoyable novel.

The Becoming is a much more action-intense novel than the majority of the zombie novels I've read in my time. Jessica Meigs has a very cinematic-style which I think would translate well to the small (or big) screen. The book is filled with tense well-described chase sequences, memorable zombie-encounters, and tense character reactions to the frequently degenerating situation around them.

The premise is a typical-enough zombie apocalypse outbreak. There's a disease (presumably being studied by the CDC) which breaks out in Atlanta, Georgia before spreading across the globe. Two of our main heroes are in Memphis, TN when things go south and the third joins up later--leaving them to deal with the daily issues of survival and the undead as is traditional. What's similar to many other zombie books is alright.

What's different is where this book shines.

The first thing is Jessica Meigs makes some small changes to her zombies which blur the line between them and Infected. It's a horrifying revelation that, instead of being completely mindless, the zombies of her world are possessed of animal levels of intelligence. This means they strategize, hunt, and learn from their mistakes. It makes things much more tense to know zombies are actively hunting you.

The second is the focus on the transformation the intense trauma of events has on people. I originally thought she was setting up the character of Ethan, an ex-police officer, to be the "good" one of the main trio and Marine deserter Brandt to be the "amoral" one. To use another Walking Dead-ism, Rick vs. Shane.

In fact, Ethan becomes far more ruthless as the Zombie Apocalypse continues because he has lost his family and has nothing to live for while Brandt's enlightened selfishness has him act altruistically because that's just sensible. The fact both of these positions make perfect sense but aren't the kind of writing choices you normally see pleased me.

The stand-out character of the novel is certainly Cade, however. The Israeli soldier is visiting with Ethan's family when everything goes to hell and goes almost immediately into survival mode. Female action heroes are nothing new since the 1980s, God bless those who write them, but they're still relatively rare. Cade is an excellent addition to the ranks of folk like Sarah Connor and Ripley, serving as the "center" between Ethan and Brandt's extreme positions.

Individuals wondering whether or not this will turn into a love-triangle situation need not worry. While there is a small amount of sexual tension, which seems realistic under the circumstances, I like how the author makes it clear their only real concern is survival. Ironically, despite being the unromantic lover of carnage I am, I hope to see some possibilities on that front bloom.

One area which the book excels is moral choices. While all zombie stories usually have some sort of ambiguity to them, just look at Night of the Living Dead, Jessica Meigs is not afraid to have her heroes act in a manner which calls into question our heroes' consciences. This can range from robbing a gun store during the early days of the apocalypse to seriously questioning whether they can afford to take on other survivors due to limited food supply. Other members of the cast get in on the action but, ultimately, it's about the three very different attitudes expressed by the leads.

In conclusion, I liked The Becoming. It was a nice breath of fresh air to the more depressing stories I'd read about the end of the world. Horrible things happen in The Becoming and I almost removed a entire point for a young child's fate, but our heroes aren't stupid, which is something we've had way too much of in survival situations.

9.5/10


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The Becoming Jessica Meigs Books Reviews

I got this book via Bookbub. I thought it sounded interesting. I started reading it, couldn't put it down. When I read the last page, I went to to download the second book. I've read almost all of Book 2. This is a different spin on the zombie apocalypse craze. I really enjoy the story line and it is well written. A group of individuals meet and form a band of survivors. Well armed they fight their way from one safe house to the next, often saving other survivors as they move. There is plenty of excitement along the way. The infected are learning and making strategy moves against the survivors. Who would have thought that could happen? Some of them are organized and quick moving. I see there are four novels now. I intend on following the survivors to the end. There are too many zombie stories out there and it is difficult to find one that is of this quality. Enjoy the series. You won't go wrong with this one.
I had taken a break from reading zombie novels for a while. Burned out. Between writing my own, reading everything on the shelves, The Walking Dead, and zombie movies, I felt I’d deserved a break. Jessica Meigs’ The Becoming is the first I’ve read in months. It was a perfect way to slip back into the genre, I think.

RPV (Regenerative Osychotic Virus) is the name given to the Michaluk Virus. It causes infected people to become enraged, and dangerous. It gives them a blood lust. The re-animated people are fast, strong, and strategic. A deadly combination that can only spell trouble for survivors on the run!

The main character is Cade, a former IDF (Israeli Defense Forces). The other is Ethan, a recently promoted Memphis PD officer. The two are best-friends and neighbors. The outbreak is fast and lethal. Southern cities are quickly overtaken. No one in this novel is safe from heartache. With tough choices needing to be made, and then being made, the two must do everything they can to make it from one safe location to the next until they can find a state, city, or town that is infected-free.

Brandt Evans is a marine who joins the duo. He was tasked as one of the military in charge with safeguarding the CDC when Hell broke loose. Since, he has been doing his best to stay alive. Together, the three search for sanctuary as well as answers.

The only issue I had with the story was Ethan. He is a cop. The first three-quarters of the book, he has no cop-instinct, is often confused about what to do, what needs to be done, and what should be done next. He falls behind Cade’s lead, in an almost clueless fashion. Maybe it is because I work at 911, and deal with officers regularly. They are Type A personalities through and through, and nothing about Ethan rings true. Nothing wrong with Cade being more experienced, (as she is a trained marksman, and was high high ranking within the IDF), but Ethan may have been better cast as a civilian than an officer. That, however, is my only … “complaint” with the book. And it is a minor one at that.

The Becoming is fast. Gritty. The writing is easy to follow, and the narrative descriptive enough to place you inside the pages, without being overdone and distracting from the steady fast-pace of the tale. Meigs can tell a story. She knows her craft. She’s honed it and the execution is clearly laid out on the pages of The Becoming. I cannot wait to dive into the other books in this series!

Phillip Tomasso
Author of The Vaccination Trilogy, and other novels
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The Becoming by Jessica Meigs is a novel about three very capable people in a zombie apocalypse. For those tired of dealing with individuals who are stumbling over themselves trying to deal with basic necessities in this situation, it's a welcome relief to have one Marine, one cop, and a member of the Israeli Defense Force. If you like The Walking Dead's Michonne and Rick more than Lori, you're probably going to find this an enjoyable novel.

The Becoming is a much more action-intense novel than the majority of the zombie novels I've read in my time. Jessica Meigs has a very cinematic-style which I think would translate well to the small (or big) screen. The book is filled with tense well-described chase sequences, memorable zombie-encounters, and tense character reactions to the frequently degenerating situation around them.

The premise is a typical-enough zombie apocalypse outbreak. There's a disease (presumably being studied by the CDC) which breaks out in Atlanta, Georgia before spreading across the globe. Two of our main heroes are in Memphis, TN when things go south and the third joins up later--leaving them to deal with the daily issues of survival and the undead as is traditional. What's similar to many other zombie books is alright.

What's different is where this book shines.

The first thing is Jessica Meigs makes some small changes to her zombies which blur the line between them and Infected. It's a horrifying revelation that, instead of being completely mindless, the zombies of her world are possessed of animal levels of intelligence. This means they strategize, hunt, and learn from their mistakes. It makes things much more tense to know zombies are actively hunting you.

The second is the focus on the transformation the intense trauma of events has on people. I originally thought she was setting up the character of Ethan, an ex-police officer, to be the "good" one of the main trio and Marine deserter Brandt to be the "amoral" one. To use another Walking Dead-ism, Rick vs. Shane.

In fact, Ethan becomes far more ruthless as the Zombie Apocalypse continues because he has lost his family and has nothing to live for while Brandt's enlightened selfishness has him act altruistically because that's just sensible. The fact both of these positions make perfect sense but aren't the kind of writing choices you normally see pleased me.

The stand-out character of the novel is certainly Cade, however. The Israeli soldier is visiting with Ethan's family when everything goes to hell and goes almost immediately into survival mode. Female action heroes are nothing new since the 1980s, God bless those who write them, but they're still relatively rare. Cade is an excellent addition to the ranks of folk like Sarah Connor and Ripley, serving as the "center" between Ethan and Brandt's extreme positions.

Individuals wondering whether or not this will turn into a love-triangle situation need not worry. While there is a small amount of sexual tension, which seems realistic under the circumstances, I like how the author makes it clear their only real concern is survival. Ironically, despite being the unromantic lover of carnage I am, I hope to see some possibilities on that front bloom.

One area which the book excels is moral choices. While all zombie stories usually have some sort of ambiguity to them, just look at Night of the Living Dead, Jessica Meigs is not afraid to have her heroes act in a manner which calls into question our heroes' consciences. This can range from robbing a gun store during the early days of the apocalypse to seriously questioning whether they can afford to take on other survivors due to limited food supply. Other members of the cast get in on the action but, ultimately, it's about the three very different attitudes expressed by the leads.

In conclusion, I liked The Becoming. It was a nice breath of fresh air to the more depressing stories I'd read about the end of the world. Horrible things happen in The Becoming and I almost removed a entire point for a young child's fate, but our heroes aren't stupid, which is something we've had way too much of in survival situations.

9.5/10