Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse by John Joseph Adams

Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse

Wastelands #1

John Joseph Adams

333 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous dark slow-paced
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With stories from George R.R. Martin (author of Game of Thrones), Gene Wolf, Carol Emshwiller, Stephen King, and more I can't help but give this collection the highest recommendation. I think this will be a cornerstone for most reader's shelves.-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 53%
tense 42%
reflective 26%
sad 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 19%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 81% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%

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3.62

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