60 pages • 2 hours read
Robert C. O'BrienZ For Zachariah
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1974A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Z For Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien is set in a post-nuclear war landscape where a teenage girl named Ann Burden, living on her family’s farm, believes she is the last person alive. Her world changes when a man named John Loomis, wearing a protective suit, arrives, leading to complex survival dynamics. Topics of violence and mental distress are present in the narrative.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Z For Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien is lauded for its gripping post-apocalyptic narrative and strong character development. Reviewers appreciate the book’s tense atmosphere and moral dilemmas. However, some critics feel the plot pacing lags in places. Overall, it remains a compelling read, particularly for young adults interested in survival themes.
Who Should Read Z For Zachariah?
A reader who enjoys Z For Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien is likely captivated by post-apocalyptic survival stories with strong, resourceful protagonists. Fans of The Road by Cormac McCarthy or Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer will find its blend of tension, solitude, and humanity equally compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
820LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Survival Fiction
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Life/Time: The Future