Andrew Benesh’s Reviews > Wanderers > Status Update
Andrew Benesh
is 31% done
I'm enjoying the character work a lot here, and the recognition that peripheral characters have complex inner livez. The considerations of race and privilege in the story are something I wish we saw more often. I'm enjoying the pacing, and the slow coalescence of each plot line. I find Matthew particularly infuriating. It's fun tracking Wendig-isms - squirrel guns, creative profanity, etc.
— Jul 13, 2019 09:08AM
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Andrew Benesh
is 99% done
Done. That was one hell of a ride. I'm going to need some time to process, but that was a truly excellent story.
— Jul 20, 2019 12:03AM
Andrew Benesh
is 86% done
That was a pleasant moment of normalcy in an otherwise hellish place. Matthew is still far from redemption; Benji feels like he's at his wits end; Shana may change the game on things. I'm hopeful about Marcy. This feels a little Woodbury, but it fits. The Miriam reference was deeply appreciated. I want to see someone kill Creel
— Jul 16, 2019 10:36PM
Andrew Benesh
is 70% done
This is seriously bleak, but it's also weirdly perfect. I wonder what it is Shana is seeing; her instinct feels right. I was worried about Marcy, but it feels like the might be hope. I appreciate Matthew recognizing his failures, but he's got a long road to absolution. I'm hoping someone will take out Creel.
— Jul 15, 2019 11:39PM
Andrew Benesh
is 64% done
The foreshadowing paid off well, and the connections between plots are fascinating. I'm struggling with empathy for Matthew, but he has grown on me. Excellent reporting by Dave Geller, as always. Shana is growing, but I worry about her choices. I'm going Benji, Cassie, and Arav can find a plan that works here. Reliving 2016 with Creel is hard.
— Jul 14, 2019 11:29PM
Andrew Benesh
is 41% done
Holy shit things are heating up. Marcy is the best. I like the Pete play. I'm highly suspicious of certain characters real agendas now....
— Jul 14, 2019 11:31AM
Andrew Benesh
is 16% done
The ballad of Garlin Gardens is a short story on its own right. I'm excited to see how it fits in. Dad's new efforts to do right are something I'm curious to see play out. Martin's forgiveness feels very authentic.
— Jul 09, 2019 11:00PM
Andrew Benesh
is 11% done
I love how this book just takes off and doesn't stop too breathe. The character writing is excellent, and there's always just enough to draw you into the next chapter. This is really hard to put down.
— Jul 07, 2019 11:28PM
