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pineconek 's review for:
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
by Max Brooks
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Last year, I admitted to myself that I like vampire stories. I think it's finally time to come to terms with the fact that I like zombie stories.
I'd heard that this is best experienced as an audiobook and I highly, highly, extremely highly, hyperbolicly highly, recommend doing so. The book is a series of (fictitious) interviews by the author with people all over the globe as they recount key moments of World War Z. Testimonies from ruthless generals, frightened families, political dissidents, ex soldiers, survivalists, and many more come together into a tapestry of horror.
Mild spoilers from here on out.
I enjoyed hearing some familiar voices (many famous actors have minor roles in the audiobook) and generally found the narrative compelling. Some horrors will stick in my mind for a while (decimation, the South African plan, the family camping out north and running low on food, transmission through organ transplants, mercy killings of children, etc), but others dragged a bit too much for me. Zombie stories are difficult to finish in a satisfying way, and the ending left me a little wanting. But I loved the ride.
Recommended if you are ready to admit to yourself that you like zombie stories, enjoy sci fi with premises of "what would happen in wider society if -", and are looking for an incredible audiobook production. 4.5 stars rounded down.
I'd heard that this is best experienced as an audiobook and I highly, highly, extremely highly, hyperbolicly highly, recommend doing so. The book is a series of (fictitious) interviews by the author with people all over the globe as they recount key moments of World War Z. Testimonies from ruthless generals, frightened families, political dissidents, ex soldiers, survivalists, and many more come together into a tapestry of horror.
Mild spoilers from here on out.
I enjoyed hearing some familiar voices (many famous actors have minor roles in the audiobook) and generally found the narrative compelling. Some horrors will stick in my mind for a while (decimation, the South African plan, the family camping out north and running low on food, transmission through organ transplants, mercy killings of children, etc), but others dragged a bit too much for me. Zombie stories are difficult to finish in a satisfying way, and the ending left me a little wanting. But I loved the ride.
Recommended if you are ready to admit to yourself that you like zombie stories, enjoy sci fi with premises of "what would happen in wider society if -", and are looking for an incredible audiobook production. 4.5 stars rounded down.