World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War.

JohnnyRacer · November 19th, 2008, 05:54 AM

I just started reading this. Man, I can't put it down.

I like how it takes a look at the world as if zombies would be a real entity. Government actions, blame, it's very cool. It does not focus on one person, or a single group of people, but a collection of interviews of what they had gone through.

If you like this sort of stuff, read it, it's been great so far.

nate_bartlet · November 19th, 2008, 11:15 AM

read it last year. one of my absolute fave books. if you get the chance have a look for the audio book. it uses a full cast such as Jurgen Prochnow, Alan Alda, Mark Hamill and others to really give the feel of the thing legality.
when i read it i couldn't help but feel that if there was a Zombie outbreak this is exactly how or as close to as how it would go down. especially the whole Battle of Yonkers, that was one part of the book i just couldn't stop reading.
also for the past year now they've been talking about making a movie out of the book with J. Michael Straczynski (of Babylon 5) writing the script.
really should read it, its a great book.

JohnnyRacer · November 19th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Yeah, I switched over to the audio book. It's brilliant!

the infinite jar · November 20th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Have you guys also read the Zombie Survival Guide by the same guy? It's a really good book as well.

JipJopJones · November 20th, 2008, 11:24 PM

I read the Zombie Survival Guide First, then I read WWZ. I honestly think that's the way to do it. I couldn't put either down. Defenitly my favorite books.

teeb · November 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM

World War Z is on my 'to read' list but the local library's copies are always out on loan

In other zombie fiction news, Monster Island is a fun trashy zombie book that kept me happy for a while. It's the first in a trilogy, but the second and third really suffer from 'diminishing returns'.

nate_bartlet · November 21st, 2008, 04:42 PM

haven't read the survival guide yet and it is high on my list of books i have to get. i mostly like WWZ because it's got that 'feel of authenticity' about it.

JipJopJones · November 22nd, 2008, 04:11 AM

then you will love the survival guide. I honestly wanted to go out and stock up for a zombie invasion after reading this book. I was so real! (PS. If zombies do invade, I'm ready... for realzies, no play play)

JohnnyRacer · November 22nd, 2008, 05:43 PM

I have issues with the survival guide. He says you should use throwing stars of guns.

I disagree. A lot.

Anyway, if you like this sort of thing. Also get "Day by Day Armageddon" It is written by a US Naval officer, so a lot of it is very spot on as far as military action and what not. It's written in journal form, so it's a fast read.

teeb · November 25th, 2008, 11:30 PM

Finished reading World War Z.

It's a fantastic book - it's a really interesting style he's used and he's pulled it off very well. The only small niggles I have are that I wanted more details about some little things - the zeppelin corps, for example.

JipJopJones · November 27th, 2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by teeb

Finished reading World War Z.

It's a fantastic book - it's a really interesting style he's used and he's pulled it off very well. The only small niggles I have are that I wanted more details about some little things - the zeppelin corps, for example.

I agree, I wish I could have every little detail on what happened, somthings were cut off and I just wanted them to keep going!

nate_bartlet · November 27th, 2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JipJopJones

I agree, I wish I could have every little detail on what happened, somthings were cut off and I just wanted them to keep going!

perhaps there's a possible sequel on the way? about the recovery. personally i'd like to see Max Brooks do another novel on the storyline but just do it from the perspective of 1 person as the world just goes insane and to hell.

teeb · December 5th, 2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by teeb

Finished reading World War Z.

It's a fantastic book - it's a really interesting style he's used and he's pulled it off very well. The only small niggles I have are that I wanted more details about some little things - the zeppelin corps, for example.

Sorry to bump (and quote myself) but I just remembered something that begs to have more detail given to it.

At one point he mentions the British idea of "armoured highways".

I want to know what these are and how they are effective against zombies!

nate_bartlet · December 5th, 2008, 01:49 AM

my guess was that the armored highways were like highways with either massive walls or using heavily armoured vehicles.

D-Fence · December 8th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Yeah, that book was completely genious, I wish there were more

Red_Bull · December 9th, 2008, 03:54 PM

I'm working my way through The Zombie Survival Guide as a sort of precursor to WWZ. I wouldn't call it completely enthralling, but it's a good way to spend a relaxing hour or so a day progressing through the book. I've ordered WWZ following the good comments I've read in this thread and other research so I'm looking forward to that

.

nate_bartlet · December 10th, 2008, 12:04 PM

keep a eye out for the audio book version as well, its well worth it. adds another layer of atmosphere to the book.

November 19th, 2008, 05:54 AM	#1
JohnnyRacer Joined: Jul 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: US Age: 29 Posts: 351 LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. I just started reading this. Man, I can't put it down. I like how it takes a look at the world as if zombies would be a real entity. Government actions, blame, it's very cool. It does not focus on one person, or a single group of people, but a collection of interviews of what they had gone through. If you like this sort of stuff, read it, it's been great so far. __________________ http://johnshk.myminicity.com

November 20th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#5
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 09:59 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,022 Car: Civic Si, Lada Niva Rep Power: 17	I read the Zombie Survival Guide First, then I read WWZ. I honestly think that's the way to do it. I couldn't put either down. Defenitly my favorite books. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Car History: 1977 Lincoln Continental (sold) 1980 El Camino (sold, but missed ) 1998 Civic Si 1997 Lada Niva... project in the works

November 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#6
teeb Joined: Sep 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 04:32 PM Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Bah. Age: 21 Posts: 2,372 Rep Power: 54	World War Z is on my 'to read' list but the local library's copies are always out on loan In other zombie fiction news, Monster Island is a fun trashy zombie book that kept me happy for a while. It's the first in a trilogy, but the second and third really suffer from 'diminishing returns'. __________________ ...I'm meant to put something here?

November 22nd, 2008, 04:11 AM	#8
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 09:59 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 1,022 Car: Civic Si, Lada Niva Rep Power: 17	then you will love the survival guide. I honestly wanted to go out and stock up for a zombie invasion after reading this book. I was so real! (PS. If zombies do invade, I'm ready... for realzies, no play play) __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Car History: 1977 Lincoln Continental (sold) 1980 El Camino (sold, but missed ) 1998 Civic Si 1997 Lada Niva... project in the works

November 22nd, 2008, 05:43 PM	#9
JohnnyRacer Joined: Jul 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: US Age: 29 Posts: 351 LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	I have issues with the survival guide. He says you should use throwing stars of guns. I disagree. A lot. Anyway, if you like this sort of thing. Also get "Day by Day Armageddon" It is written by a US Naval officer, so a lot of it is very spot on as far as military action and what not. It's written in journal form, so it's a fast read. __________________ http://johnshk.myminicity.com

November 19th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#2
nate_bartlet Joined: Jun 22nd, 2008 Last Online: 08:14 AM Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England Age: 30 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 4	read it last year. one of my absolute fave books. if you get the chance have a look for the audio book. it uses a full cast such as Jurgen Prochnow, Alan Alda, Mark Hamill and others to really give the feel of the thing legality. when i read it i couldn't help but feel that if there was a Zombie outbreak this is exactly how or as close to as how it would go down. especially the whole Battle of Yonkers, that was one part of the book i just couldn't stop reading. also for the past year now they've been talking about making a movie out of the book with J. Michael Straczynski (of Babylon 5) writing the script. really should read it, its a great book.

November 19th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#3
JohnnyRacer Joined: Jul 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: US Age: 29 Posts: 351 LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	Yeah, I switched over to the audio book. It's brilliant!

November 20th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#4
the infinite jar Joined: Apr 24th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 123 Car: 1991 Ford Taurus SHO Rep Power: 12	Have you guys also read the Zombie Survival Guide by the same guy? It's a really good book as well.

November 21st, 2008, 04:42 PM	#7
nate_bartlet Joined: Jun 22nd, 2008 Last Online: 08:14 AM Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England Age: 30 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 4	haven't read the survival guide yet and it is high on my list of books i have to get. i mostly like WWZ because it's got that 'feel of authenticity' about it.

November 25th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#10
teeb Joined: Sep 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 04:32 PM Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Bah. Age: 21 Posts: 2,372 Rep Power: 54	Finished reading World War Z. It's a fantastic book - it's a really interesting style he's used and he's pulled it off very well. The only small niggles I have are that I wanted more details about some little things - the zeppelin corps, for example. __________________ ...I'm meant to put something here?

December 5th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#14
nate_bartlet Joined: Jun 22nd, 2008 Last Online: 08:14 AM Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England Age: 30 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 4	my guess was that the armored highways were like highways with either massive walls or using heavily armoured vehicles. __________________ "Do i really look like a guy with a plan? You know what i am? I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do with one if i caught it. You know? I just do things. The Mob has plans, the Cops have plans. Gordon's got plans. You know they're schemers. Schemers trying to control their little worlds. I'm not a schemer. I try to show the schemers how pathetic their attempts to control things are. It's the schemer's that put you where you are. You were a schemer, you had plans and look where that got you. I just did what i do best. I took your little plan and turned it on itself. Nobody panics when things go 'according to plan.' Even if the plan is horrifying. Nobody panics, because its all part of the plan. Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order and everything becomes chaos. I'm an agent of chaos. Oh and you know the thing about Chaos? It's Fair." - The Dark Knight

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Red_Bull Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 03:43 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,744 Car: Holden Commodore VS Rep Power: 42	I'm working my way through The Zombie Survival Guide as a sort of precursor to WWZ. I wouldn't call it completely enthralling, but it's a good way to spend a relaxing hour or so a day progressing through the book. I've ordered WWZ following the good comments I've read in this thread and other research so I'm looking forward to that . __________________ Join the F1 social group here!

December 10th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#17
nate_bartlet Joined: Jun 22nd, 2008 Last Online: 08:14 AM Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England Age: 30 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 4	keep a eye out for the audio book version as well, its well worth it. adds another layer of atmosphere to the book. __________________ "Do i really look like a guy with a plan? You know what i am? I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do with one if i caught it. You know? I just do things. The Mob has plans, the Cops have plans. Gordon's got plans. You know they're schemers. Schemers trying to control their little worlds. I'm not a schemer. I try to show the schemers how pathetic their attempts to control things are. It's the schemer's that put you where you are. You were a schemer, you had plans and look where that got you. I just did what i do best. I took your little plan and turned it on itself. Nobody panics when things go 'according to plan.' Even if the plan is horrifying. Nobody panics, because its all part of the plan. Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order and everything becomes chaos. I'm an agent of chaos. Oh and you know the thing about Chaos? It's Fair." - The Dark Knight

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