95 pages • 3 hours read
Max BrooksWorld War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks is a fictional horror novel that unfolds through a series of interviews conducted by an unnamed narrator with global survivors of a devastating zombie apocalypse. The book is divided into eight parts, chronicling humanity's initial unpreparedness, the ensuing global chaos, and the eventual coordinated efforts to reclaim the world from the zombie threat, showcasing human endurance and unity in the face of extinction. The book contains scenes of violence and addresses themes of survival and loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
World War Z by Max Brooks offers a gripping and innovative oral history of a zombie apocalypse, praised for its unique narrative style and comprehensive world-building. The storytelling, though occasionally uneven, effectively conveys the global scope and human impact of the crisis. Some critics note it lacks character depth, but its realism and inventive approach are widely lauded.
Who Should Read World War Z?
Readers who enjoy World War Z by Max Brooks relish nuanced narratives of global catastrophe marked by sociopolitical and military undertones. Similar to fans of The Walking Dead series or The Road by Cormac McCarthy, they appreciate realistic, character-driven survival stories set in a post-apocalyptic world.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
960LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Fantasy
Class
Disability
Depression / Suicide
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage