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rating: 3.5/5
A very different concept of the zombie invasion story; instead of following a group of people as they fight to stay alive it is more of a collection of interviews with survivors giving us snippets of politics, military fighting, civilian response, etc. over multiple countries and cultures. Brooks doesn't leave any detail unconsidered.
The only negatives I can see is that it lacked the possibility to form an emotional attachment with any of the characters since the longest interviews ...more
A very different concept of the zombie invasion story; instead of following a group of people as they fight to stay alive it is more of a collection of interviews with survivors giving us snippets of politics, military fighting, civilian response, etc. over multiple countries and cultures. Brooks doesn't leave any detail unconsidered.
The only negatives I can see is that it lacked the possibility to form an emotional attachment with any of the characters since the longest interviews ...more
Dec 29, 2021
Ash
marked it as dnf
Not sure why I picked this book as I am not much into zombies. Didn't find the first few chapters very interesting. DNF for now.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Strange approach but it worked. The patchwork of the story comes through. Wish I had read it before watching the movie. Will now rewatch the movie. Great stuff!
Somehow, although I still insist that it's not "my genre", I seem to have read a whole bunch of zombie apocalypse books in the last year or so. And I think this is my favorite. A fast, easy, thought-provoking read with a (comparatively speaking) minimal amount of gore. I do recommend it. Sending my copy off to my brother immediately.
Note: I have no intention of seeing the movie when it comes out. I've read enough to know that it will be very different than the book. I can wait for dvd - I actual ...more
Note: I have no intention of seeing the movie when it comes out. I've read enough to know that it will be very different than the book. I can wait for dvd - I actual ...more
I really wish I could give this book 4.5 stars, it really deserves them. That missing half start would be lost to the somewhat redundant scenes. It's just half a star, you know, this book is still amazing, something truly unexpected, believe me. Of course, what really does it, is the way it is told. This 'Oral Story' feeling is great. Also, kudos on showing the whole world affected by the plague, not only the almighty nations.
Very well done, sir. I bow to you. ...more
Very well done, sir. I bow to you. ...more
Given the movie coming out (and the stories around it) thought it was time to reread this book.
It was as good as the first time. Nothing like a good zombie story where the [blank] wins/ :)
It was as good as the first time. Nothing like a good zombie story where the [blank] wins/ :)
A reporter looks back at the zombie apocalypse later known as World War Z. This book was an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
May 05, 2012
Lamora
marked it as to-read
Aug 18, 2012
Chris Massey
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Jan 26, 2013
Tikaani Moon
marked it as to-read
Jul 12, 2013
Belphegoris
marked it as to-read
May 06, 2017
EA Solinas
marked it as to-read
