--- product_id: 3261032 title: "Wake Paperback – November 1, 2013" brand: "elizabeth knox" price: "£21.98" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3261032-wake-paperback-november-1-2013 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Wake Paperback – November 1, 2013 **Brand:** elizabeth knox **Price:** £21.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wake Paperback – November 1, 2013 by elizabeth knox - **How much does it cost?** £21.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3261032-wake-paperback-november-1-2013) ## Best For - elizabeth knox enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elizabeth knox brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Wake Paperback – November 1, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-6Np9OCsL.jpg) ![Wake Paperback – November 1, 2013 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X6I70fT1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could teach Stephen King a thing or two! *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 8, 2014* Wow - this book was different than I was expecting. I picked this one up after reading an article about how Whitcoulls had confused this novel with another YA novel that Elizabeth Knox had released last year - the story was so real-life funny that I thought it deserved a purchase just on that basis!The story starts with Theresa - a cop going to investigate a helicopter crash - in the small town of Kahukura in Tasman Bay NZ. When she arrives in the town she finds widespread mayhem instead of a sleepy tourist town. I think the whole scene is perfectly summed up by a couple who appear to be kissing by the roadside - oblivious to Theresa and anyone else. On second glance they're not kissing, they're biting each others faces - locked together in a mad embrace.Almost all the residents of the small town kill each other in horrific ways - there's a scene set in a preschool which has indelibly imprinted in my mind - but even those still alive die inexplicably after an hour or two.This leaves fourteen survivors - people who arrived after the madness descended - to discover they're now locked off from the mainland by a force-field that renders them unconscious if they try to leave the town.I very much enjoyed this book. It was unexpected, unsettling, and has an emotional impact that will linger long after I've turned the last page. My only complaint - and I wish I could do 4.5 stars as it may be more to do with me than the book - is that I found it hard to keep track of fourteen people. I mixed them up or completely forgot the characters and then had to try to work out who the hell they were when they appeared.I do have problems with names so this may be me-specific; I have to keep track of characters by actions rather than labels and when the characters are doing similar things I find it difficult to track.The writing is very compact - Elizabeth Knox has a lovely light touch with words - and the content delivers a satisfying emotional connection to the situation and the characters. Even at my slow reading pace I never had trouble picking the book up at night and instantly re-connecting with the story.As mentioned above there are probably parts of this that will linger on in my memory for a long time - something to dwell on and send chills of fear through me on sleepless nights.A truly engaging and enjoyable read - I highly recommend it. This woman could teach Stephen King a thing or two! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Kept me glued to the seat, but had moments that were pretty revolting. *by J***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2017* This book is a tough one to review. I have read two other books by the same author (The Vintner's Luck and Daylight). I loved The Vintner's Luck and enjoyed Daylight. I give Ms. Knox credit for writing very original and unique stories. I think the problem that I had with Wake was that it was horrifically violent (esp. the first 1/4 of the book) to the point of stomach-churning (nipples that were cut off and put in a fryer as an example), but also nihilistic. The story reads like "Lost" as if written by Clive Barker. Also, there is quite a bit of vomit, feces and other quaint descriptions--oh and a lot of people (children and babies) die horribly violent deaths. That aside, there is something to be said about an author than can use words to the point of making the reader feel unsettled and squeamish. Also, there were some very interesting and thought-provoking ideas along the way. All in all, I would probably NOT recommend the story to most of my friends who are readers. However, for those interested in an quasi sci-fi/literary horror novel, this book might speak to you. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Many sharply delicious moments, but spread too thin *by X***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 1, 2015* There were some well-earned surprises in this book, which seemingly starts off with a gripping zombie apocalypse then metamorphoses into science fiction on a slow simmer. A bit too slow -- Ms. Knox throws a fairly large cast of characters at us and makes sure we get to know all of them fairly intimately. At times it's too much, and a bit exhausting to keep track of all these people who are simply not that interesting on their own. However, although the fate of the two similarly named characters becomes obvious a bit too early, it's still lovely to see the strands of plot being slowly braided together. It's also clear that the author did extensive research in a variety of areas, and has a great eye for the detail of small moments. I'm giving it a solid three stars, but add a star if you don't mind some meandering moments. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3261032-wake-paperback-november-1-2013](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3261032-wake-paperback-november-1-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*