The Wild Shore
The Wild Shore
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • 2040s
1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Wild Shore by Kim Stanley Robinson, individuals inhabit a post-apocalyptic America struggling to rebuild after devastating international conflict. Centered on a small community in California, they encounter the remnants of civilization's past while facing external challenges and exploring themes of survival, memory, and rebirth in a transformed world.
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Contemplative
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kim Stanley Robinson's The Wild Shore offers an engrossing envisioning of post-apocalyptic America. Critics praise its rich world-building and complex characters, highlighting the exploration of societal reconstruction. Some find its pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, it's a compelling reflection on resilience and human nature's adaptability.
Who Should Read The Wild Shore?
Readers who enjoy The Wild Shore by Kim Stanley Robinson likely appreciate speculative fiction with strong social commentary and post-apocalyptic themes. Fans of The Road by Cormac McCarthy or Earth Abides by George R. Stewart may find similar enjoyment in Robinson's exploration of survival and community rebuilding.
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Novel • Fiction
California • 2040s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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