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Zone One by Colson Whitehead is a compelling post-apocalyptic novel that follows a character named Mark Spitz as he navigates the ruins of New York City. Tasked with clearing the city of zombie-like creatures known as "skels," Mark is part of a civilian squad working to reclaim and restore order. The story explores themes of survival and humanity with vivid settings and intriguing character dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a unique blend of literary prowess and post-apocalyptic storytelling. This gripping novel explores themes of survival and humanity with Whitehead's brilliant prose, set in a world where the remnants of humanity face a struggle against the undead. It's a compelling read for those who relish thought-provoking narratives layered with tension and reflection.

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Nine spine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.

VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIES

Spine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.

From the author of the Man Booker longlisted The Underground Railroad

A pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types — the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. The worst of the plague is now past, and Manhattan is slowly being resettled. Armed forces have successfully reclaimed the island south of Canal Street — aka Zone One — and teams of civilian volunteers are clearing out the remaining infected 'stragglers'.

Mark Spitz is a member of one of these taskforces and over three surreal days he undertakes the mundane mission of malfunctioning zombie removal, the rigours of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder, and attempting to come to terms with a fallen world.

But then things start to go terribly wrong...

'A dark futuristic satire laced with fiendish humour' The Times

Series: Vintage American Gothic

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ISBN: 9781784878573

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

COLSON WHITEHEAD is the author of The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, Sag Harbor, Zone One and The Underground Railroad, as well as The Colossus of New York, a collection of essays. A recipient of a Whiting Writers' Award and a MacArthur Fellowship, he lives in New York City. www.colsonwhitehead.com @colsonwhitehead

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