15 best books about post-apocalypse
Postapocalypse is one of the most popular genres today. Science fiction reflects the fears of modern humans and includes a variety of topics, whether it’s a car uprising, a zombie attack, or a deadly virus. Fans of such literature should definitely get acquainted with the rating of the best books about postapocalypse, which is compiled by our experts based on readers' reviews and critics.
Rating the best books about post-apocalypse
| Nomination | a place | composition | rating |
| The best books about post-apocalypse of foreign writers | 1 | Hugh Howie "Bunker. Illusion" | 4.9 |
| 2 | Richard Mateson "I'm a Legend" | 4.8 | |
| 3 | Stephen King "Standoff" | 4.7 | |
| 4 | Cormac McCarthy "The Road" | 4.7 | |
| 5 | Mira Grant "Food" | 4.7 | |
| 6 | Matthew Mather "Cyberstorm" | 4.6 | |
| 7 | David Mitchell Cloud Atlas | 4.5 | |
| 8 | Max Brooks "World War Z" | 4.5 | |
| The best books about post-apocalypse of Russian writers | 1 | Dmitry Glukhovsky Metro 2033 | 4.9 |
| 2 | Andrei Cruz Epoch of the Dead | 4.8 | |
| 3 | Brothers Strugatsky "Roadside Picnic" | 4.7 | |
| 4 | Jana Wagner "Living People" | 4.6 | |
| 5 | Boris Gromov "Ordinary apocalypse" | 4.5 | |
| 6 | Alexander Shakilov "The Era of Zombies" | 4.4 | |
| 7 | Alexander Kontorovich "The Fugitive" | 4.3 |
The best books about post-apocalypse of foreign writers
This nomination is created for fans of Stephen King and those who want to look at familiar things from an unusual angle. The literature of foreign authors introduces the reader to the terrible worlds, fantastic aliens and brave heroes who survive in inhuman conditions.
Hugh Howie "Bunker. Illusion"
Rating: 4.9
Hugh Howie's creation opens the rankings. Many literary critics have called him the king of the post-apocalypse. The essence of the book is that after a terrible cataclysm, the remaining people live in a large bunker under the ground. They follow strict rules that are necessary to maintain security. Once sheriff Halston violated the main condition and came to the surface.
Readers note the ease of reading and memorable images of heroes. Some plot seemed uncomplicated. After the annotation of the book, readers expected more. However, in the story there is intrigue, forcing solve riddles one by one.
Richard Mateson "I'm a Legend"
Rating: 4.8
The protagonist is the only person who is not defeated by a terrible virus. He lives in a house with special protection and day and night looking for a cure for the disease that turns people into vampires. Every night, the surviving man prepares to fight the terrible creatures.
The uniqueness of the work in its structured chapters and the original presentation of stories from the past. The final of the book is stunning and a little frustrating. Readers are satisfied with the work and say that it makes us reflect on modern realities and the meaning of life. The text is written in a pleasant accessible syllable. In the plot of the book, the film was made with Will Smith in the title role. He made an indelible impression on the audience. It is worth noting that the book is praised more than the motion picture.
Stephen King "Standoff"
Rating: 4.7
Next in the ranking is one of the largest and longest books of Stephen King.For ordinary readers, this is puzzling, and for admirers of the American writer - wild delight. "Confrontation" wants to read again and again. The plot seems commonplace at first glance. A virus was leaked from a closed military enterprise. As a result, humanity has declined by more than 90 percent. Survivors broke into two camps. The confrontation itself will occur in the second part of the book.
The volume of the work may scare away those who are not familiar with the work of the writer. Therefore, "Confrontation" recommend fans of the genre and specific stories with religious trends, unpleasant characters.
Cormac McCarthy "The Road"
Rating: 4.7
In the story, father and son travel through the ruins that remained from the planet after a global cataclysm. Some people could not stand the city and began to eat their own kind. The boy and the man do not eat human beings. They try to remain good people in the wild.
The book is very serious, heavy and interesting, despite the lack of dynamics as such. The work turned out to be atmospheric. The syllable that draws the smallest details is surprising. Readers claim that goosebumps run across the skin while reading, and after that deep impressions remain. Many accolades deserved the adaptation of the story called "The Road".
Mira Grant "Food"
Rating: 4.7
According to the plot of the book, humanity defeated cancer, but a new infection has replaced the terrible disease. It spreads like wildfire, hitting the body and soul. A few decades later, the trouble passed. Well-known bloggers are determined to find out who was behind the monstrous conspiracy and spread the deadly virus.
There are no bloody scenes of violence in the book. Zombies are more common as extras on the general background. There are detailed descriptions in the book, but there are still a lot of questions. Despite the minor bugs, reading the story is interesting. "Feed" is recommended by most readers. The book is required to purchase all dystopia fans.
Matthew Mather "Cyberstorm"
Rating: 4.6
According to the plot of the picture, the catastrophe covers at once two worlds - virtual and real. Mixed dream and reality, perception and matter. New York is turning into a huge graveyard. The book will be of interest to lovers of secret conspiracies. The war will go with the use of weapons of mass destruction and high technology.
Readers liked to get acquainted with the thoughts of the author, to represent the process of survival, written alive and interesting. The work is called a thriller on the techno-natural disaster. The finale hints at a sequel. Reviews of "Cyberstorm" contradictory. Despite this, the book often became the leader of the national ratings.
David Mitchell Cloud Atlas
Rating: 4.5
Many readers were struck by the book David Mitchell called "Cloud Atlas". In it you can find a large number of bright thoughts, topics for conversations. This is a non-broken piece that includes six unrelated stories. Each of the characters is revealed from an unexpected side. The author’s attempt to describe Eternity is fascinating. All heroes live within their time frame - from the 19th century to the post-apocalyptic future of the planet. Unites their soul, passing from one body to another. It should be noted that the writer was included in the list of the most influential people in the world and was awarded a huge number of awards in literature.
Readers point out that there are difficult to read places in the book and some boring moments. This is a book for people who can and want to think. Lovers of ladies' novels and classic detectives would hardly like it.
Max Brooks "World War Z"
Rating: 4.5
Completing the nomination rating book, reminiscent of a political thriller. Max Brooks depicted the whole picture of the earthly catastrophe in one work. She is to fight the living dead. The population of the earth is waiting for a large series of defeats.It is hard to realize that not everyone can be saved, and some will have to be sacrificed on purpose. Happy happy ending should not wait.
Readers liked the rare style for such literature with imitation of documentary. Shocking scale of the great tragedy. In the plot of the book was shot the same film with Brad Pitt in the title role.
The best books about post-apocalypse of Russian writers
For the admirers of the domestic literature, our experts have selected several serious works that strike with a realistic atmosphere, beautiful harmonious language and originality of the plot.
Dmitry Glukhovsky Metro 2033
Rating: 4.9
By 2033, humanity is almost destroyed. The capital has become a ghost town inhabited by monsters. Surviving units are hiding in the subway. In the underground tunnels darkness reigns, and fear dwells. To save one of the stations from danger, Artyom must pass through all branches of the metro. The life of people depends on his actions ...
Many readers have questions about the existence of individuals in matters of science and technology. So, it is not entirely clear where emergency lamps scooped energy from, where the characters took cartridges. If you do not delve into such details, then you will be able to plunge into the harsh postapocalyptic world of Moscow. This is a choice for fans of fiction and horror. The author writes very well. Many readers express him gratitude for the interesting time spent behind the book.
Andrei Cruz Epoch of the Dead
Rating: 4.8
A terrible virus escapes from the private laboratory of the capital, forcing dying people to rise and hunt living relatives. A post-graduate student of the laboratory creates an antidote and tries to deliver it to the city of Gorky-16. This will help him loyal comrades and the experience of military service. There are three books in the cycle. The whole path of the heroes can be traced on a real world map.
Readers love how Cruise describes the characters, their meanness, honesty, cunning and naivety. All sayings sound true and in place. Judging by the reviews, the trilogy deserves a solid top five. She will especially like those who prefer zombie stories and are looking forward to a fascinating and interesting reading.
Brothers Strugatsky "Roadside Picnic"
Rating: 4.7
Further, in the ranking is a profound work, which is beyond the power of everyone to understand. The story was written in 1972. In her script was filmed Tarkovsky's film "Stalker". In the story, alien guests landed near the town of Harmont. This zone is no longer suitable for human habitation. It is fenced off and guarded. There are those who make their way to the territory and steal artifacts for further sale. They are called stalkers.
The language of the text is bright and imaginative, it requires careful reflection. The book can not be read, distracted or through the line. Work deservedly requires attention. Readers' reviews are mostly approving. The book is recommended for reading to all fans of fiction.
Jana Wagner "Living People"
Rating: 4.6
The next participant in the rating is the continuation of the book “Vongozero”. In The Living People, a writer easily writes about serious things. Dynamics increases from page to page. Several themes are touched upon in the book, new thoughts and reflections appear. The reader thinks about how he would act in a given situation. While reading it becomes fascinating, creepy and scary.
The heroes of the book are trying to survive in the wild after an epidemic. They get food and are cut off from the outside world on the island. Until the very end, the reader retains hope for the salvation of people. Characters are very realistic. The author convinces of the authenticity of the story. The impression of watching a movie. The book is advised to all who love adventure thrillers, stories about survival in extreme conditions.
Boris Gromov "Ordinary apocalypse"
Rating: 4.5
Habitual world goes mad, reality turns into cruelty and bloody violence, the dead are resurrected to feed on the living ... All this is a book by Boris Gromov, whose heroes survive as they can - get weapons and transport, seek food and shelter. The picture is represented by the eyes of a special forces fighter riot police.
Despite the hackneyed theme, the writer was able to interest the reader. Judging by the reviews, the presentation style is very pleasant, the plot is fascinating. The author describes everything in the smallest detail, there are no love and dramatic scenes. The work will be appreciated by lovers of fiction and post-apocalypse.
Alexander Shakilov "The Era of Zombies"
Rating: 4.4
Next in the ranking is the first book of a specific trilogy that immerses the reader into the world of zombies. It will focus on dead cities, bloodthirsty monsters, shootouts. The main character moves from Ukraine to the Russian Federation to find his father and find out the cause of chaos on earth.
Readers are delighted with the unexpected plot twist and unpredictable denouement. The writer does not spare the heroes, "killing" them left and right. The main thing is to overcome the first chapters that seem boring. In general, the whole trilogy is surprising and a bit shocking. Some readers still did not have enough zest, and they stopped at the first book.
Alexander Kontorovich "The Fugitive"
Rating: 4.3
The rating is completed by a book that is read in one sitting. It turned out to be exciting and dynamic. Despite the fantastic entourage, the plot is very realistic. The book will talk about the loner who is looking for a way out of the city, where the warring groups dominate. The difficulty is that the perimeter is guarded by the troops, and on its territory there is nothing sacred.
Feedback on the book is ambiguous. Some people dream of making a film based on it. Others are outraged by the lack of logic and a number of incomprehensible moments. It is advised to read a fragment in order to understand whether the literature is suitable for further acquaintance or not.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
