World War Z :An Oral History Of The Zombie War

*Brodie* · 09-17-2006, 11:33 AM

I snagged this book at Borders, at 20% off, the day it came out. It's written by Max Brooks, the genius behind The Zombie Survival Guide. The book is written like a factual book about a real world war, say Vietnam. Its odd, reading it, because I find myself thinking "this seems realistic...but it isn't" there's a plethera of facts, statistics and all this jazz, and it all ties together like some real deal.

Anyone else get this?

Draconic · 09-18-2006, 08:41 AM

I think I'll look into it... and pray I never need to use it.

*looks solemnly at the book in his hands*

*Anarky* · 09-18-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

... a real world war, say Vietnam...

I'm sorry if I'm rude, but Vietnam wasn't a World War. There were only two World Wars so far and they both took place in mainly Europe. The second lashed out a bit, I admit, but still, Europe was the main place of battle back then. Vietnam was just a world-class embarassment for the USA, but that's it.

... You know I really care about historical facts.

Other than that, the book sounds really interesting. I mean, as a lover of both history and zombies, a book on zombiehistory can't be a thing that I'd deem bad. It will be awfully hard to get it over here. But I'll try though. Do you have an ISBN-number or something?

Peanut · 09-18-2006, 01:57 PM

Weeee! I love the Zombie Survival Guide, so I'll be getting this as soon as I get the chance.

*Brodie* · 09-19-2006, 11:45 AM

I meant as in real-world, as in real life, in our world, and a war, I know Vietnam wasn't a world war...Anyway, the book even makes reference to Americas Army, the game that was recruiting people for the army.

Jo269976 · 10-28-2006, 07:38 PM

I have to wait until X-mas before i get to read this, but i loved the Zombie Survival Guide so come December this will be top of my to-do list. I wonder how the movie will be done though if it's all facts... flashbacks maybe?

09-17-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	World War Z :An Oral History Of The Zombie War I snagged this book at Borders, at 20% off, the day it came out. It's written by Max Brooks, the genius behind The Zombie Survival Guide. The book is written like a factual book about a real world war, say Vietnam. Its odd, reading it, because I find myself thinking "this seems realistic...but it isn't" there's a plethera of facts, statistics and all this jazz, and it all ties together like some real deal. Anyone else get this? __________________ Stupendous Monster

09-18-2006, 08:41 AM	#2
Draconic Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 328	I think I'll look into it... and pray I never need to use it. looks solemnly at the book in his hands __________________ [CENTER]

09-19-2006, 11:45 AM	#5
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I meant as in real-world, as in real life, in our world, and a war, I know Vietnam wasn't a world war...Anyway, the book even makes reference to Americas Army, the game that was recruiting people for the army. __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-28-2006, 07:38 PM	#6
Jo269976 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 592	I have to wait until X-mas before i get to read this, but i loved the Zombie Survival Guide so come December this will be top of my to-do list. I wonder how the movie will be done though if it's all facts... flashbacks maybe? __________________

09-18-2006, 01:57 PM	#4
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Weeee! I love the Zombie Survival Guide, so I'll be getting this as soon as I get the chance.