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World War Z:I am a little embarrassed to admit that I actually liked this book. Although I do like a good sci-fi novel now and then, I have never been much of a "zombie" fan. However, I found this book and it's post-apocalyptic viewpoint gave me a lot to think about. Government, disease transmission, world history, wilderness survival, our dependence on technology and "comforts", living in a digital world, having a physical skillset... All things that are very relevant in today's age. After all
I recommend to the zombie fan and they survivalist. Entertaining and thought provoking to say the least. I spent the next few days assessing my house and neighborhood for vulnerabilities and possible escape routes,lol. I suggest you read The Zombie Survival Guide first, then transition to World War Z right away. You will see the connection. Also, World War Z is nothing like the movie currently in theaters. I saw the movie first, and actually enjoyed the book more.
it was a good read. After seeing the previews for the movie I know it won't be nothing like the book because how the book was written. I liked how wrote it to seem like interviews.
I really liked this book; definitely a fun, interesting read. I thought that the book was very well-researched and serious for something so "impossible." I especially appreciated a worldwide perspective, and I think this book offers very good social commentary for a lot of topics--pretty deep in some respects. I recommend-I heard the audio version because I'm not sure I would have read through that many pages about this "topic."
Super cool to see the idea of a zombie apocalypse addressed from a clinical perspective in which the actual response from nations is considered.Refreshing after consuming stuff like The Walking Dead and I Am Legend.
I was expecting this to be like the movie with Brad Pitt but it’s more like a documentary switching between Nations. Not my cup of tea. Boring.
The ulitmate in zombie books. The guide describes how to survive and dispatch a zombie apocalypse. World war Z takes you around the world to witness a near future global outbreak many years later through the eyes of survivors.
This was definitely not my type of book in the end. I like action, but the mass repetitiveness of this dang book had me reeling. I would rather have been eaten by a zombie than to read a cliche novel about (somewhere, on the earth) a mysterious plague is here. Woah! they're super grotesque and are feasting on human flesh?! I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THAT Max Brooks, that is just so original of you! >_> Really though. I didn't like it and kept picking it up, I even decided to listen to a good 2/4 of t...
I NEVER read books like this and really only read it because my SO begged me to. I hate zombies and am not really a fan of the genre. Outside of that, the book was alright. I feel like I would've enjoyed it more if I liked this kind of genre
I highly recommend the audio version from 2013. Amazing cast.Leaving the undead apart, this is one of the most plausible and cohesive scenarios for a worldwide crisis caused by a pandemic I've read so far.
This book is really a character study, of people, societies and how government behaves. It utilizes the zombie doomsday threat, but any threat-a virus, space aliens, marauding apes- could be substituted for the impossible plot of zombies taking over the world. It's entertaining and serious, but tongue in cheek as well. Great concept, great book.
World War Z is pretty entertaining, I had no idea how it was written and the full cast version I listened to was amazing. I was hesitant about Zombie Survival Guide since I recall so many people taking it as bible in case such an attack happened in real life, but the way it is written it is clear this type of zombie is reanimated from a virus, not supernatural means and therefore, while more realistic, is, for lack of a better phrase "not all zombies". The last part about historical attacks thro...
World War Z is not your typical zombie apocalypse tale but rather a book that focuses more on the political, military & social factors aftermath of zombie outbreak (I realize this review sounds ridiculous but it is a zombie book so merits a ridiculous sounding review). The narrator is a United Nations staff member who is writing a report on the human factors surrounding the zombie outbreak. The story is told from personal interviews of a range of characters including politicians, military men/wo...
I wish there was a picture but, this boxed set is really nice. I had every intention of just getting WWZ from the library, but when I saw this set on the shelf, I had to buy it. I'm glad I did too. I think these editions are done really well, the illustrations on the box are super cool and so far I'm a huge fan of both books!
Listened to this one on Audible and loved it. The story unfolds like a documentary and each performance was superb. I found myself asking questions about zombies that I would have never thought to ask.
Not even remotely about the movie. This book is a collection of media ( newspaper articles, Air Force reports, interviews) with no main character or over arching storyline. It’s brilliant.
The Zombie Survival Guide would literally do you a great service in any natural disaster or wartime invasion. It covers the basics of survival and combat - with the premise being, of course, that you are doing all this in order to survive the cold, dead appetites of the living dead. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have the book around. You know. Just....in....case........
Number one of ten... Organize before they rise. Max Brooks World war z survival guide discussed many ways and tactics the reader could use in order to potentially survive the zombie apocalypse. Personally I enjoyed reading this book and found the knowledge within the book to be very helpful, and addressed many key points about how to survive. This book was written to teach the audience the basic guidelines for a means of survival in the case of a zombie invasion, with the theme mainly being: al
I really enjoyed both books very much. Max Brooks clearly did his research and the scenarios were absolutely realistic...with the exception of the existence zombies, of course. Frankly, I do find zombies pretty terrifying as their relentless pursuit of eating and difficulty in dispatching is the stuff of nightmares ever since I saw Night of the Living Dead at the tender and impressionable age of eight. Vampires? Benign during daylight hours. Werewolves? Avoid going out during the full moon. Mumm...
I think this book is great for people who think zombies will eventually will start rising from the graves. This book will tell you how to survive a zombie apocalypse, if it ever happens. But if i does happen you will be prepared.:)This book will tell you over 100 ways and tips to survive a zombie apocalypse. It will tell you from what to wear in a zombie uprising, all the way to the best places and worst places to be during a zombie apocalypse. I would give this book 3 stars because it will help...