World War Z

World War Z:An Oral History of the Zombie Wars
Max Brooks

World War Z is the recounting of a fictional war waged between humans and zombies from the perspective of human survivors. Through the oral histories of survivors across the world; the United States, Japan, Russia, Canada, China, India, Cuba and Australia Max Brooks tells the story of a decade long war that devastated societies.

Despite the fantastical nature of the book, the author weaves in current geo-political subjects including American politics, the role of giant pharmaceuticals, Cuban isolation and even includes an unpopular Middle Eastern war making the book seem historical at times rather than fiction. The survivors included in the book run the gambit from feral children left to their own devices during the War, to American and Chinese soldiers to a blind Japanese elder who becomes a modern day samurai.

Altogether an engaging read. If you are looking for a good Zombie distraction, forgo George Romero and take this book out!

Submitted by David Alexander

Link to VIRL’s Catalogue
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