World War Z

Overall an outstanding read. The end sections actually brought asmall tear to my eye.

Brooks does a very good job creating the idea that this is really an oral history. Writing from the perspective of so many different people, and keeping them with authentic voices is tough. Occasionally a voice doesn't ring true, or feels stilted, but not all that often.

Also the complicated matter of trying to execute a history through bits and pieces of recollections is well done too. I didn't find any glaring inconsistencies. This is a monumental task.

The only major criticism I might express, is that some of the ‘moral' lessons still seem a bit trite. Brooks obviously has a perspective on politics, religion and morals that seeps through. It doesn't detract from the overall value, but it does show that he's writing it rather than having it seem like a true history all the way through.

That said, the problem doesn't really distract you, only popping up in a few comments here and there that seem like they might e out of character and very obviously pointed at he pre-Z War audience. Overall I LOVED the book and highly recommend it to zombie afficionados and zombie newbies alike.