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Max Brooks

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Max BrooksFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Max Brooks

World War Z

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • Near Future

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

960L

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Super Short Summary

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks is a fictional horror novel that unfolds through a series of interviews conducted by an unnamed narrator with global survivors of a devastating zombie apocalypse. The book is divided into eight parts, chronicling humanity's initial unpreparedness, the ensuing global chaos, and the eventual coordinated efforts to reclaim the world from the zombie threat, showcasing human endurance and unity in the face of extinction. The book contains scenes of violence and addresses themes of survival and loss.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Informative

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

562,194 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

World War Z by Max Brooks offers a gripping and innovative oral history of a zombie apocalypse, praised for its unique narrative style and comprehensive world-building. The storytelling, though occasionally uneven, effectively conveys the global scope and human impact of the crisis. Some critics note it lacks character depth, but its realism and inventive approach are widely lauded.

Who should read this

Who Should Read World War Z?

Readers who enjoy World War Z by Max Brooks relish nuanced narratives of global catastrophe marked by sociopolitical and military undertones. Similar to fans of The Walking Dead series or The Road by Cormac McCarthy, they appreciate realistic, character-driven survival stories set in a post-apocalyptic world.

4.3

562,194 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • Near Future

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

960L

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