Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse by John Joseph Adams
Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse

John Joseph Adams

Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse

Wastelands #1

John Joseph Adams

352 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

The definitive anthology of the best post-apocalyptic literature of the last two decades. Featuring New York Times bestsellers Stephen King, George R.R. Martin and Orson Scott Card, edited by award-winning anthologist John Joseph Adams. Prescient ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 61%
tense 50%
reflective 33%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.61

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