A review by emilyusuallyreading
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien

4.0

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. In all honesty, I assumed the "Z" stood for zombies, but the premise of "the last man on earth" is one I enjoy just as much. My favorite part of O'Brien's novel is the fact that it is not a typical YA book, by far. No romance, no love triangles, no teenage angst. The protagonist is strong, intelligent, and courageous. She is not one to complain. The antagonist is realistically unlikable. The post-apocalyptic setting is fascinating. And the fact that this book was compiled after O'Brien's death by his wife is also compelling. A fascinating, quick read.