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World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

by Max Brooks

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Told as a collection of interviews gathered years after a global zombie plague, this novel lets survivors from many countries describe how it began, how governments failed and how humanity fought back.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2006
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
354
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like zombie stories that read like a global history, with variety across places and voices.

Skip this if you want one central hero or a single driving plot, since it's a mosaic of accounts.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Gore
  • War
  • Pandemic

Quick answers about World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

What is World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War about?
Told as a collection of interviews gathered years after a global zombie plague, this novel lets survivors from many countries describe how it began, how governments failed and how humanity fought back.
Who should read World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War?
Read it if you like zombie stories that read like a global history, with variety across places and voices. Skip it if you want one central hero or a single driving plot, since it's a mosaic of accounts.
How long and how fast is World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 354 pages, first published in 2006.
Does World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Gore, War, Pandemic.
Can I borrow World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War?
Readers who liked it often move on to Station Eleven, I Am Legend, The Stand.

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