World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War in Goodjer Recommends

Oct 21, 2008 Michael rated it it was ok

As the name suggests, Max Brooks has written an oral history of the zombie war: rather than one narrative, you have a series of short narratives, from across the world, describing the human experience in different phases of the zombocalypse. As in "How to Survive a Zombie Attack," Max Brooks shows a phenomenal devotion to his scenario. You read the tales of black market organ transplant doctors (part of the problem, obviously), generals, soldiers in the field, researchers, and everyday people wh ...more

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Mar 07, 2009 Taylor rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi

I picked this up on a lark and really, really enjoyed it. Some of the entries were quite moving, others ludicrous. While the basic premise and setting are nerdy enough, the writing is just damn fine. I think Max Brooks must be suffering from multiple personality disorder - the stories are spot-on and appropriately different for each person in the narrative.

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Oct 14, 2012 Mark rated it liked it · review of another edition

Interesting book about events that take place during a zombie apocalypse that spans the globe and how humanity fights back to survive.

Written from the perspective of a journalist that travels the globe interviewing participants in the war. From soldiers to scientists to normal plebs caught in the crisis, the book makes for entertaining reading.

It does drag a bit towards the end and I found myself skimming the last 40 pages, but would still recommend the book to anyone interested in end of the wo ...more

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