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Summary
In the aftermath of WWII, an alien virus struck the Earth, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Originally published in 1987, the newly expanded saga contains additional original stories by eminent writers.
These two books consist of a collection of disconnected short stories that revolve around a somewhat baffling theme, which undergoes alterations as the years progress. While there are a handful of commendable short stories, the majority veer towards the peculiar side. I attempted to persevere until the conclusion of volume 2 but eventually called it quits.
This anthology, "Wild Cards I," boasts a stellar lineup of writers including W J Williams and the legendary Roger Zelazny (although he isn't officially listed as an author). Zelazny's character, Croyd Crieghton, is particularly outstanding. The collection successfully captures the spirit of fantastic comic books and showcases the talents of these exceptional science fiction authors. Well done! I'm eagerly anticipating the next three installments. Just remember, if you encounter Demise, avoid direct eye contact.
Since I'm a big fan of Science Fiction and I absolutely love the Game of Thrones series, I thought it would be the perfect match to dive into a Sci-Fi series by George R.R. Martin. Unfortunately, I have to admit that the Wild Cards series just didn't do it for me. I gave it a genuine try, but I honestly cannot bring myself to read or listen to another Wild Card book. It pains me to say this, but I would rather endure a root canal without any pain medication than subject myself to the chaos of this series.
There were aspects of the character development that were impressive, while others fell flat. The story itself was all over the place, leaving me with the feeling of a haphazard mess or a story written under the influence of Hendrix's "Purple Haze." I understand that there are people out there who find this storyline to be the greatest thing since sliced bread, and I don't hold that against them. However, from my perspective, the writing style is too chaotic and the development lacks the cohesion that I prefer.
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