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World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
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Jun 23, 2013
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Read 6 times. Last read February 20, 2020 to April 23, 2020.
2020 re-read:
Still a comfort read for me, despite everything going on right now. Reason why it took me so long this was I lost my job a couple days after I started this and wasn't in the right frame of mind for it, plus less driving so cutting down on commute.
I would like to see Netflix adapt this as a series, I think they'd do a good job.
*Make sure you go for the unabridged version of the audiobook of this, well worth it*
I even got mom to listen to a few parts with me when we had to go out and about. She would ask me questions after certain parts :).
Not alot to say really, just that this is still one of my favorite books <3
I remember seeing the movie of this and thinking "Youins screwed this up big time." I've heard the story of how this particular plot was decided on and rolled my eyes but I still gave it a chance. I was mostly bored during it.
IMHO, I hope the sequel doesn't ever get made if its gonna be anything like the first one. Worst book adaptation (for me) alongside the *coughPercyJacksoncough* films.
This was a balm after crazy busy or frustrating work nights (and there were QUITE a few)... few of these are still my top favorites and I still applaud the cast of voices. They make what could be dry retellings more compelling and fascinating.
Can't say much more than I've already said.. if you decide to go for this.. have fun:)
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1st time June (paperback), second time (audiobook) October 2013.. Third read : near end of September to October 9th 2015
4th read: June 2017
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For a list of the audiobook cast:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World...
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Not a bad way to kick off October hmm? I had planned to take my time with this but flee through it haha. The diverse cast of the audiobook adds to the enjoyment alot... half the fun for me was guessing who the sort of familiar voices belonged to (got a few right ).
A couple I was impressed by their accent change, Simon Pegg I didn't recognize at all the first time till I listened to the cast list at the end.. Good job Simon :)
There's not a plot persay really, its a bunch of survior accounts with a couple intersecting that follows the war from beginning to end.
Some of the parts were overlong and a bit dry/rambling but it didn't deter my enjoyment of the novel.
It's a book where you'll love it, or find it 'meh' probably... not a quick read but worth your time:)
I remember having fun tracking down the unabridged version of the audiobook at the time. I didn't know at first only an abridged one was out (those make no sense to me ).. I think I found mine either just after I saw the movie or before. Would highly recommend the full version!
Happy reading, I probably dig this out again in a couple years:)
(Excuse any spelling errors right now haha, on my phone)
Still a comfort read for me, despite everything going on right now. Reason why it took me so long this was I lost my job a couple days after I started this and wasn't in the right frame of mind for it, plus less driving so cutting down on commute.
I would like to see Netflix adapt this as a series, I think they'd do a good job.
*Make sure you go for the unabridged version of the audiobook of this, well worth it*
I even got mom to listen to a few parts with me when we had to go out and about. She would ask me questions after certain parts :).
Not alot to say really, just that this is still one of my favorite books <3
I remember seeing the movie of this and thinking "Youins screwed this up big time." I've heard the story of how this particular plot was decided on and rolled my eyes but I still gave it a chance. I was mostly bored during it.
IMHO, I hope the sequel doesn't ever get made if its gonna be anything like the first one. Worst book adaptation (for me) alongside the *coughPercyJacksoncough* films.
This was a balm after crazy busy or frustrating work nights (and there were QUITE a few)... few of these are still my top favorites and I still applaud the cast of voices. They make what could be dry retellings more compelling and fascinating.
Can't say much more than I've already said.. if you decide to go for this.. have fun:)
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1st time June (paperback), second time (audiobook) October 2013.. Third read : near end of September to October 9th 2015
4th read: June 2017
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For a list of the audiobook cast:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World...
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Not a bad way to kick off October hmm? I had planned to take my time with this but flee through it haha. The diverse cast of the audiobook adds to the enjoyment alot... half the fun for me was guessing who the sort of familiar voices belonged to (got a few right ).
A couple I was impressed by their accent change, Simon Pegg I didn't recognize at all the first time till I listened to the cast list at the end.. Good job Simon :)
There's not a plot persay really, its a bunch of survior accounts with a couple intersecting that follows the war from beginning to end.
Some of the parts were overlong and a bit dry/rambling but it didn't deter my enjoyment of the novel.
It's a book where you'll love it, or find it 'meh' probably... not a quick read but worth your time:)
I remember having fun tracking down the unabridged version of the audiobook at the time. I didn't know at first only an abridged one was out (those make no sense to me ).. I think I found mine either just after I saw the movie or before. Would highly recommend the full version!
Happy reading, I probably dig this out again in a couple years:)
(Excuse any spelling errors right now haha, on my phone)
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“Lies are neither bad nor good. Like a fire they can either keep you warm or burn you to death, depending on how they're used.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“Most people don't believe something can happen until it already has. That's not stupidity or weakness, that's just human nature.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“I think that most people would rather face the light of a real enemy than the darkness of their imagined fears.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“The monsters that rose from the dead, they are nothing compared to the ones we carry in our hearts”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“Sometimes you find your path, sometimes it finds you.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“Fear is the most basic emotion we have. Fear is primal. Fear sells.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“To know is always better, no matter what the answer might be.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
Reading Progress
June, 2012
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Started Reading
June, 2012
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June 23, 2013
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June 26, 2013
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"Very interesting book, colorful characters.. Great atmosphere :) definitely want the audiobook"
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September 21, 2013
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"disc three.. took me a moment to recognize Martin Scoresese's voice on disc two haha.. love hearing all these different voices on the audiobook.. I feel like I've heard Max Brook's voice somewhere else though"
October, 2013
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October, 2013
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September 24, 2015
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September 24, 2015
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"Disc one track seven, just finished first recollection... starting this a bit early since it's fairly long (took me forever it seems like to track down the unabridged audiobook ) and I probably won't finish till mid or late October, 3rd re-read :)"
September 29, 2015
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"Disc Five, just finished Alan Alda's part.. his chapter is one of my favorites :)"
October 2, 2015
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"Been listening, just been too lazy to update;-) Not looking forward to work this weekend bleh.
Disc six track five, one of my favorite bits on previous disc and this one, didn't expect I would love the story lines as much I do:)"
Disc six track five, one of my favorite bits on previous disc and this one, didn't expect I would love the story lines as much I do:)"
October 9, 2015
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Finished Reading
June 8, 2017
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Started Reading
June 8, 2017
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"No luck with audio books I've picked lately so going back to a favorite:)"
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June 12, 2017
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"Part Two: Great Panic (few stories in, at Battle of Yonkers)
Still think they should have made a mini series of this"
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Still think they should have made a mini series of this"
June 14, 2017
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"Disc four track nine, this story always breaks my heart at a certain part:("
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June 16, 2017
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"Disc six, still think that one was Divine intervention:)
Was feeling much better yesterday in time for concert with Ashley (phew!) Had fun, now off to bed"
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Was feeling much better yesterday in time for concert with Ashley (phew!) Had fun, now off to bed"
June 18, 2017
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"Disc seven, latter part of Masi Oka's portion:)
Still picture him as Hiro"
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Still picture him as Hiro"
June 21, 2017
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"Disc 8 track nine, into the aftermath part of World War Z
Hopefully finish this before Kennywood on Saturday"
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Hopefully finish this before Kennywood on Saturday"
June 26, 2017
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"Disc 9 track six, As a dog mom parts of this story hit me more than others"
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June 27, 2017
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Finished Reading
June 14, 2018
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Started Reading
June 18, 2018
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"Haha, I'm reading this the same time I did last year :) Not at the same pace because of Audiobook-juggling (Sherlock Holmes short stories and now Map of Salt and Stars) but still neat :)"
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June 19, 2018
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"Disc four... that one is my leasr favorite story out of the bunch... mainly for one reason."
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July 2, 2018
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Finished Reading
February 20, 2020
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Started Reading
April 23, 2020
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Finished Reading
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Jul 02, 2018 01:26PM
4th read? I guess I need to read it :-) I admire how you get through so many books so quickly!
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5th actually :) I listen to audiobooks mostly on the way to work of if I have cramps/PMSMirgraine and can't concentrate on regular pages.
Thanks:) Its always been easy for me *shrugs* Though lately, being tired/sick/stressed has put me behind my usual pace but still enjoying my reads :)
