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Max Brooks Boxed Set: World War Z / The Zombie Survival Guide (2013)

by Max Brooks(Favorite Author)

4.16 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0804137889 (ISBN13: 9780804137881)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Broadway Books

review 1: World War Z:I am a little embarrassed to admit that I actually liked this book. Although I do like a good sci-fi novel now and then, I have never been much of a "zombie" fan. However, I found this book and it's post-apocalyptic viewpoint gave me a lot to think about. Government, disease transmission, world history, wilderness survival, our dependence on technology and "comforts", living in a digital world, having a physical skillset... All things that are very relevant in today's age. After all was said and done, humanity rose victorious over an impossible obstacle. I liked hearing so many different voices and viewpoints, it kept my attention and made me want to keep reading. All in all, I thought it was a great book, despite the inherent silliness of "zombies".Zombie Surv... moreival Guide:This was a little too much for me. After skimming the first half of the book, I couldn't bring myself to finish. It was a good companion to World War Z, but Brooks just took it a little too far for me in this book. It's too much work for me to read in-depth instructions on which weapon is most effective in fighting a zombie in every conceivable situation, knowing I have no real use for this information. Unless you actually believe you will be fighting a zombie horde someday, I wouldn't recommend it. There isn't much entertainment value here.
review 2: I recommend to the zombie fan and they survivalist. Entertaining and thought provoking to say the least. I spent the next few days assessing my house and neighborhood for vulnerabilities and possible escape routes,lol. I suggest you read The Zombie Survival Guide first, then transition to World War Z right away. You will see the connection. Also, World War Z is nothing like the movie currently in theaters. I saw the movie first, and actually enjoyed the book more. less

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