Scorch Atlas by Blake Butler

Scorch Atlas

Blake Butler

152 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction short stories challenging dark slow-paced

Description

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 49 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
challenging 80%
sad 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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