Reviews for How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Dog pls chapter 4 . 8/21/2014
I must just simply commend your titling skills, Lolitroy-san! OwO If anything, personally, I find that giving the story and it's individual chapters to be one of my favorite parts of writing a story! And as such, I tend to have this taste for great chapter and story names! And of course, as I've said, "How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse" is just a great title! You know, if you were in a bookstore kinda thing, and you saw this book, you'd get interested right away from it's title, especially more so if you're into zombies! I have a dear friend who loves zombies, so perhaps I could get her to read this! OuO But even if you weren't interested in zombies, you'd still get interested anyways, and you'll wonder, "is this like a legit guide or something"? Then, by actually trying to read it, you find out that it's an awesome story and it'll be just like you won the lottery! OuO Ehehe!

The chapter titles too, are great! I love the themed numbering, "Braineating"! It's just so cool! I really like themed chapter numbering! Like, to deviate from the usual "Chapter" or "Part", I try to think up of many different themes and choose one for each of my stories! OwO This particular chapter, "I, Zombie", is just a masterful title, if I do say so myself! :3 Like, it would probably not be just me who thought that someone would get turned into a zombie, and that just creates some delicious anticipation and excitement! Really good stuff, Lolitroy-san! I really like the blend of crack comedy and subtle seriousness! The seriousness gets amplified since it's subtle, and yet it really strikes one such impact when it's realized! :3

Duff. Kinda like a dog name. If I ever do get a dog, I'll definitely name her Duff, heehee. *barely dodges from being severed in half by giant multicolored pencil* Hmph! Too slow, Duff! You'll never catch me! *gets stabbed by giant pencil in the eye* WAHHHHHHH!

*now wearing an eyepatch*
April "Au, Au"-ing was so adorable ahahah! If anything else, April is the one who feels as if she doesn't belong with Kerberos and Butch. I don't know why I feel that way, maybe it's because she's a bit too naive at times? And Butch. . . I kinda don't trust Butch as of the moment. It's already given that he's weird since he eats furniture, but he feels. . . dangerous. Not on a racist view either. He just seems. . . off. Kerberos I can handle, since it's not every day you see a bearded woman and I'd certainly would like to see one. Hmmnh. I do wonder. It's still early into the story, but I hope nobody does some backstabbing. April isn't of course clear cut from suspicion either.
If anything else, I'd want to see Duff be able to you know, achieve a peace of mind and be safe, if it's possible with what's happening. She's a pretty relatable character, if you think about it. :3 Definitely a great protagonist. I'd really want to see what her fate would be. uwu

Overall, this is a great chapter! Just like the rest, it makes you just really want to read on! Thank you, Lolitroy-san, as always! :3
Dog pls chapter 3 . 8/21/2014
You know it's great writing when you feel excited to find out whether the main character gets to poop in peace or not. *w*

I really like the "in medias res" (I think that's what it's called) kind of opening you did! It's like, you present this absurd, funny situation and you can't just help but wonder why it happened like that, and that urges one to read on! And by the time it loops over, it's just really awesome!That's some really good writing manipulation, you know! While I don't really associate myself pretty well with the technical side of writing, I do love and enjoy those little and subtle details and the whole process of recognizing them as I read! OwO

I really like how you portray Duff not completely trusting April, Kerberos, and Butch yet. It's subtle, and it's hidden under a layer of randomness and the absurdness of the situation, but as I've said, I can do believe that I can see see that beneath this sort of lighthearted, nonsensical zombie apocalypse story is a depth that is just staggeringly deep and wide.
It also develops Duff's character! Like, you can see that she's not very easy to trust others, and she has a tendency to not like being relied on. Of course, this may just be because of the dire situation and it's a reflection of her unbalanced psyche, but still, you know! It's those details I'm talking about earlier!

To talk about something random, I find Duff as a girl to be plenty attractive. She's cute. Clumsy, hard-headed kind of cute. OuO Like, you know. I'd like to see what she could've been if it she weren't experiencing the end of the world and everything. I want to know more of what she wants, of the life that she left behind when she got home for her sixteenth birthday. You know, that kinda thing. It would be super awesome to see that. OwO

Lastly, I really like how she writes up tips in that small notebook she found! I know that it'll be a continuing trope as the story goes on, and I just know that there'll be so much possibilities to be done with it, in terms of aiding the story development! Of course, I just know that you'll be able to continue creating such an awesome story! Thank you, Lolitroy-san! :3
Dog pls chapter 2 . 8/20/2014
Teehee. owo Duff Obama. Now that's a silly-sounding name.
*luckily was able to dodge just in time before I was impaled by a giant multicolor pencil* I-I mean, it is silly, but it's really memorable too! It's memorable in a fond way, and that's just great! OwO It's a rather unique name for a girl, but that's what makes it so fond! You be like, "Hey, Duff!" OuO

Ahaha! It's really interesting, seeing a comedic zombie apocalypse! I mean, it is ultimately Duff and her monologues that makes it so interesting and funny! But again, that just makes the concealed darkness underneath much more denser. (OwO) Kinda like a premonition. Duff may be okay now, but deep inside, she must be breaking down more than anyone else. Still, she forges onward nevertheless, holding on to whatever hope she can still hold on to.

Duff vs. Cat. Winner Cat. Duff vs. Doghouse. Winner Doghouse. Come on, Duffy! Step up your game-y! Ahaha! I'm sure she'll be fine though!
I, personally, would try a Kamehameha at least once too. OwO I love all the pop culture references you make! Like, they're common and easy to understand and they're just definitely sure to sprout up a smile or three in the readers faces! Now, now! All I'm asking of you is to make sure Bieber gets the most horrific death. *w* (evil grin)

Speaking of deaths though, I wonder how that would get handled in the story. . . Hmmnh. A really interesting thing that I'm looking forward to in the future! I'm sure you'll be able to send violent shocks of electricity to our hearts with ease, Lolitroy-san! OwO

So now we have Kerberos, the bearded woman (still having a hard time imagining what she'd be really like); Butch, the tower of chocolate that's not really chocolate; and April, the grim peeper (I mean reaper). They say that the unlikeliest combis also turn out to be the best! I'm so looking forward to seeing how these three end up affecting Duff, and vice versa! Also, the lots of questions I have in mind that need answering! Why does Kerberos have a beard? Does she have three heads? Why is Butch so scary? Is he actually a woman? Why is April such an adorable bastard? Is she actually the grim reaper (*gasp* potential plot twist)?
As the way things are now, and as Duff feels it to be, she would be "the most normal" or perhaps even "the only normal" person left. What she doesn't realize though is that everybody else must be, deep inside, as scared and as scarred as she is. Hiding behind a forced smile and cheerfulness, just so that they would be able to keep their sanity.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking things, teehee. *w*

Nevertheless, this is just a really great read! Each chapter is short yet exciting, and the pacing just feels really comfy! I remember reading the six chapters out in one sitting, and I didn't even realize how much time was passing since it was just so fun! Again, thank you, Lolitroy-san, for such an awesome work! I'll be back with my reviews of the next chapters soon!
Dog pls chapter 1 . 8/20/2014
Mmmngh *w*
Hmmnghghngh w
HHNNNGH*coughcough* Alright, sorry for the weird noises, Lolitroy-san. OuO
It's just. . . this is awesome. w

First thing's first. With a personal matter of tastes, I can say with full authority that this type of writing is definitely my most favorite. (OwO) You know, just this really, whimsical kind of narration that's just so pleasing and easy to take in! It's like, being on the boarder of breaking the fourth wall. Well, actually, it does break that wall a couple of times subtlety, but through that, there's just this really, really close connection established between the readers and the story/writer from the very beginning. And I just adore that! :3 Some writers would get all nitpicky with the technical aspect of writing, but I'm all in for this kind of writing! It's just, you know! I can feel that the writer, the creater, you, Lolitroy-san, is just having fun as you write it, and that's really the greatest thing about it!

At this point that I'm writing this review, I've already read until the latest chapter which is Chapter 6, so I already know the name of the main character, but for now, I just really like how you held back the character's name, and just focused on letting the readers immerse on who she was from the wonderful first-person narration. It's this really fun and whimsical narration that just for me, drives along and introduces this character which is just really fun to read into! I personally really like her personality! You know, like this person who doesn't care of what society dictates of her, and instead, tries her best to remain to be who the person she really is. Really great stuff. OuO

Ahaha! Gosh, you really got me with the "Justin Bieber" scene. OuO You go me gooood. I'm sure everyone was just like "is it here?!" when she turned around to look at the screams, so that was just a really golden scene. It made my day, to make things short. :3 The narration is just great!

So then all darkness dripped down as the main character found herself home, anticipating the surprise for her birthday. Then, her sister and mother, who looked like zombies, attacked her. Now this is where it got really good. Even me, as a reader, felt caught off-guard when things started going down. I mean, considering the title and the description, you'd already gather that there'd be zombies and an apocalypse, but from the main character's point of view, you can clearly see and feel as well, how everything seemed to be just a dream. . . a nightmare. During everything that happened when she got home, seeing the zombies of her sister and mother. . .
Nothing of it was sinking into her.
She wasn't believing what she was seeing.
She didn't understand.
She was completely. . . lost.
I could feel that and that's just this strong emotion that is hidden really well underneath the whimsical narration. And yet, while it is hidden behind a layer of whim, it's there. It's plain to see and feel.
It's my preference to have goofy-type of stories with serious denouements. For this, it's the narration and the main character's point of view. Kinda like Gintama. It's really goofy and stupid at times, but when things get serious, it really plucks into the heartstrings. I love works like that that can just blend comedy and seriousness and drama in such a wonderful mix. This, for me, is one of those stories.
Really funny and stress-relieving and enjoyable to read, but with deep hidden tones that hit on you hard when you least expect it.

That being said, I have already been submerged into this story from the very first chapter, and this is a first chapter among first chapters. I have been positively, absolutely enchanted! :3 Please take me along for the ride! I just know that this would be so good! I can't wait to see how it would develop and reach the perfect ending!
For your writing skills, I can already say that they are superior than of the usual level! Not counting the technicalities even, since the most important thing for me in terms of writing is the sense of fun and enjoyment and happiness that just sears through the words as one reads it, and as the author creates it. This makes it a great read, through and through. OuO

Lastly, I loved the way you ended it. The whole small notes in the notepad is such an appealing and awesome theme for me. That ending was just. . . perfect, for this chapter. GREAT. dOwOb
Also, I wonder how big that pencil is? Like, as big as a sword? w If that's the case, the she really will be enjoying herself with that— *gets smashed in the head with it* S-Sorry ;w;
Although, I'd love a giant pencil too. OuO

Thank you for such a wonderful first chapter, Lolitroy-san! I'll be sure to read on and on and on! Thank you for your hard work! OwO
Darth Zannacross chapter 4 . 8/20/2014
So, more Zombie instantly. Yah, not to sure what else to say, had a few good laughs?
360pages chapter 2 . 8/20/2014
I noticed that your humor is...very loud, which makes sense for a story called how to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, though there are a lot of references...which is fine, though most of the time I have no idea what's going on, which might be the entire point of the story.
sugar honey iced tea chapter 1 . 8/20/2014
Well, this isn't the most conventional way to start a zombie apocalypse. However, after reading this, it does give me vibes infused with Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead. The former, since Duff seems to be writing down tips on how to survive in a sense, and the aforementioned with the slight hints of crude humour such as the appearance of the oh-so wonderful Playboy magazine.

Good choice, Loli.

"Then it came."
Was that sentence meant to have some subtle irony after the phrase, "don't even dare get dirty thoughts about it."
I have a feeling that this ain't really a story to take seriously, but instead it's simply all about enjoying the antics of Duff.

Gonna look forward to this ride of tomfoolery.
Darth Zannacross chapter 3 . 8/20/2014
Well, this is a even more incoherent a group then many of the comic Zombie movies like Shawn of the dead. Well, nice Zelda and Star Wars nods, we will see how the madness unfolds.
Darth Zannacross chapter 2 . 8/20/2014
Hey now, Zombie Apocalypse is no reason to be mean to cats! I must say she did taking losing her family well, though she might be in denial. Well, random stuff, random Obama knock off, we will see just how big a mess this is turning in to.
Darth Zannacross chapter 1 . 8/19/2014
Well, this story does seem to have a lot of love, time to see why. Well, not the more normal start to a zombie apocalypse. So, nice nods to Resident Evil and others, seems like we are in for a comical ride here.
dmasterxd chapter 2 . 8/19/2014
Ha still freaking hilarious! Love the part with Kamehameha. Lady with a beard, female reaper, stoic big guy. Yep this is definitely a comedy masterpiece. And all of these characters and their names, just priceless. Awesome job once again!
dmasterxd chapter 1 . 8/19/2014
Ha! this was freaking hilarious. From the peeing on elevators to the porno magazine to the bieber to the giant pencil. Duff is my kind of narrator. A first person snarker. I also like how instead of going for the usual darkness of these kinds of stories, you went for humor. Awesome job!
360pages chapter 1 . 8/17/2014
You managed to keep your grammar consistent throughout, despite it being humor. Though I'm not actually sure how I go about review this, and giving it a far judging.
Whisperedthing chapter 1 . 7/15/2014
I'm not a huge fan of zombie stories. Or...zombie anything. I find the concept to be a little dumb, but this one, despite some randomness, seems to hold my interest well enough.

The second sentence should be revised to say "What do you call a world where you can do anything?" and the line about the house being full for once is a little hard to understand. It's just worded weird. Maybe something like "And for once, my always empty house, would be full,"

The "Justin Bieber" comment was random and maybe a little bit childish, but I can get past that and keep reading.

I liked the sentimental moment with the mom's writing and them writing thank you back. It was cute and I'm a bit of a sap. I'm interested to see where this story goes and hopefully find time to keep on reading! :D
Marguerite Grimmett chapter 1 . 7/3/2014
Nice story :P I was interested from the first sentence. Very amusing, too. :) (OH MY GAHHHHHHD 350 REVIEWS WHAAAA)
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