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Warm Bodies does what 90% of zombie books cannot manage to do. The book gives the reader something new, interesting, and a twist on an often stale genre. (In that regard, it reminded me of the Girl with All the Gifts.)

The book follows the story of R, a somewhat troubled member of the undead hordes. R is troubled because he is, well, feeling things. And having thoughts. These are things that are simply not to be done as a member of the undead hordes in good standing. That sort of thing quickly leads to ideas. And that is precisely what happens to R.

R latches on to a young woman, but rather than enjoy a wholesome serving of brains, he keeps her and protects her from the other zombies. This sparks a series of events that leads to an epic confrontation between the undead (particularly the Boneys) and the living.

And that is what I liked about the book. It offered a unique twist on the often painfully stale zombie genre. We have a story from the perspective of the undead, and also a story that humanizes them. (It's also a fun take on the whole boy meets girl story line.)

Four out of five brains.