Scorch Atlas by Blake Butler

Scorch Atlas

Blake Butler

188 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction short stories challenging dark slow-paced
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In this striking novel-in-stories, a series of strange apocalypses have hit America. Entire neighborhoods drown in mud, glass rains from the sky, birds speak gibberish, and parents of young children disappear. Millions starve while others grow coa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 64%
sad 64%
tense 42%
challenging 35%
reflective 21%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.34

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