65 pages 2 hours read

M. R. Carey

The Girl with All the Gifts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In M.R. Carey’s The Girl with All the Gifts, a young girl named Melanie, who is a sentient zombie or "hungry," forms a deep bond with her teacher, Helen Justineau, while living in an underground bunker used for studying the zombie pathogen. When the bunker is attacked, Melanie, Helen, and a small group of survivors must navigate a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, striving to reach safety while grappling with trust and survival.

Reviews & Readership

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The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey presents a compelling mix of horror and emotional depth. Critics praise its unique take on the zombie genre and strong character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the ending polarizing. Overall, it’s a fresh, thought-provoking read that resonates with fans of dystopian fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl with All the Gifts?

A reader who enjoys The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey is likely captivated by dystopian and post-apocalyptic narratives, featuring strong, complex characters facing moral dilemmas. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and The Road by Cormac McCarthy will find this gripping and thought-provoking.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

British Literature

Topics

Grief / Death

Science / Nature

Relationships

Themes

Society: Community

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt

Life/Time: Childhood & Youth