And Then I Woke Up

“Night means darkness, darkness means introspection, introspection dredges up all kinds of monsters and my god, do those bastards keep us busy until dawn.”

“I was never ambitious, but I was practical. As a kid, I pretty much lived in the library. I read voraciously, because words on a page felt committed in a way words said out loud were not”

“I never asked for this. I have never claimed to be special; I only want my life to be normal, easy. A world I can face each day without being overwhelmed with anxiety.”

“And then I wake up and this, this is what happened.
And then I wake up.
And then.”

This novel was brilliant. I loved the premis, the story and the ending. I've never really been into zombie stories before and if this was simply that I probably wouldn't like it either. But this story, the narrative, is so good and well thought out. 

I love that while reading you also see in the narrator how he questions things even after you are explained how to world works and what is real. He still constantly questioning himself and putting in effort is believe the truth. It made me start thinking what if this is all a story too. Especcially how it ended with Leila. It was so amazing and kind and completely fucked up at the same time. 

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this story as much as I did. I found myself engrossed in the pages and unable to put it down because I was so invested to see what was going to happen next.

This was such an interesting and unique idea that I hadn't seen done before. It truly plays on the idea that not everything is what it seems and false narratives told often by manipulative and/or seemingly charismatic people can have damaging effects.

And Then I Woke Up left me guessing and wanting more. I can't wait to see what else this author comes up with.