The Great Panic depicts a blimp pilot overlooking the I-80 strip from Lincoln and North Platte. The blimp pilot, Gavin Blaire, witnessed the autrocious sight below him. Cars lined up, back to back, with people getting out and walking, others trying to find rides and many others sitting on top of cars waiting for the traffic to move. What those bystanders were unaware of was the massive horde of zombies coming from both directions. Gavin describes the scenario with great detail. Zombies swarming trapped passengers, eating them alive and trapping groups of people from either end of the freeway.
Part two of the Great Panic takes place in Alang, India, with Ajay Shah recalling the grizzly event. Alang is a major port in India and once the panic broke out and the undead began attacking, many fled to the ports to avoid getting trapped on the roads. Unfortunately, this proved to be just as dangerous. Panic arose amongst refugees and immediate greed and injustice occurred. Some attempted to swim out to boats along the shore, many drowning and reanimating into zombies. Others had to pay to board small boats, while some only accepted women or those of higher castes. Ajay was able to run, dodge the undead, and swim out to a boat were a crewman pulled him aboard.
This has been my favorite chapter by far. The vivid details used to captivate and engage the reader are very effective, and make me want to keep reading. Seeing the outbreak spread, and the destruction occur is very entertaining. It all goes back to humans being spectators. We love to witness destruction and violence.
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