World War Z by Max Brooks

[ranger]

If you are into science fiction, Zombies, or political commentary - I suggest you read the book World War Z by Max Brooks. You can read it as science fiction or just for an action story or you can read it as political/social commentary. Without spoiling the book - how would various countries with different types of governments react to an international crisis? Would major drug corporations try to use the disaster to make a profit? Besides the fictional accounts - there are some real points to ponder.

Edited February 15, 2010 by ranger

[COMATZD]

I read this last year. It does seem to have very good commentary on the varied responses of different governments. The writing style is very interesting as well, like a collection of first person perspectives. I'd suggest this one too.

[Graham Smith]

There is a movie version in the works. The difficult part is that it doesn't lend itself well to a movie format - last I heard, the screenplay is on it's 5th draft. More info here.

[jaredr]

one of my favorites. the audiobook is excellent as well if you've got a long drive.

-jaredr

[Ohioguy]

It was an excellent book. I agree with the article that was posted, it deserves to be made well if it is made.