Apocalyptic and Dystopian Tales by Celesta Thiessen
Apocalyptic and Dystopian Tales by Celesta Thiessen My rating: 4 of 5 stars The initial draw to this was the local factor as I live in the same area of Southern Manitoba. The book contains a series of short stories, which all independently tell the stories. Two things caught my attention: 1. Although the stories were about apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic as well as dystopian realities, several of them had somewhat positive endings. This leaves with the feeling that although the world is in shambles, all is not lost. 2. The other point is that not all of the stories had a clear conclusion. At first, I wasn't too much for this, but after this happening a few times, it made me think about how I would have ended it, or how I think the author would have. I found this imagining almost as enjoyable as the stories themselves. Overall, a decent book for a young adult or older teen audience. Favorite aspect: Not finishing the stories and letting the reader decide how it should end. This e...