Book Review: World War Z

Ah, Zombies. I have no idea why I’m fascinated by Zombie movies and stories but be it horror, like Romero, or comedy, like Shaun of the Dead, I’m a fan. When my brother-in-law recommended a Studs Terkel like recounting of man’s struggle against a zombie epidemic, World War Z by Max Brooks — I knew I’d be hooked.

Brooks does an amazing job of emulating Studs Terkel’s style while telling a gripping tale of the events leading up to, during and immediately following the war on the zombies. He offers incredible detail in minute aspects of all things Zombie, as well as covering the globe and our various cultures.

I’d hate to ruin this book for you all — I’d suggest reading it. I downloaded it to my Kindle and was not disappointed. If work hadn’t gotten in my way, I’d have finished it in one sitting.

I don’t know if I’ll enjoy it as much but eventually I’ll read his Zombie Survival Guide as well.