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The Wanderer Kindle Edition

by David Anderson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 268 ratings
What would you do if you were all alone with everywhere to go?

If you were the only apparent survivor of a ravenous global pandemic, what would you do to get through each day and preserve your sanity?

A single survivor wanders a godforsaken landscape. It has been five long years since his life was turned on its head, but against all odds he continues to cling to life.

Every day since the plague has been a battle for survival. With no family and no companion he wanders the empty streets of his desolate home town as a way to pass the lonely days, his familiar surroundings his only reminder of a more normal time. By sticking with little deviation to a daily routine he attempts to retard the erosion of his sanity.

Growing used to his new existence, and never expecting change, how would he react if he knew that, just around the corner, another life-shattering change awaits him?

The Wanderer is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.

David has also written two short story collections: Wither and Brighter Horizons. Be sure to check them out by visiting his Amazon author profile.
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    20 Jan. 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B3MS9SO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon KDP
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 Jan. 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8665659350
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  • Customer reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 268 ratings

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David Anderson

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David Anderson has enjoyed writing from an early age. One of his proudest moments in a life bereft of highlights was receiving a 99% score in his creative writing coursework at secondary school in 2000. From then on his life goal was to become an author of some sort. It took him a mere ten years to write something else worthwhile.

David has always had an interest in the horror genre and would like to think his writing style is somewhat similar to that of his favourite writer, a certain Stephen King. The only way to find out if you agree would involve buying all of his work and forming your own opinion.

David enjoys travelling and has visited and lived in numerous exotic locations including Japan, Myanmar, Hawaii, Guam, and Wales. He is currently in his mid-thirties and lives in Sunderland.

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Customers find this post-apocalyptic novel engaging and well-written, with no spelling or grammar mistakes, and one customer describes it as a gripping tale. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its realism, with one review noting its disturbingly realistic portrayal of life. However, the pace receives mixed reactions, with several customers mentioning it's slow to start, and character development is also mixed, with some finding the central character very real while others describe them as two-dimensional.

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55 customers mention ‘Readability’55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a compelling and addictive novel that keeps readers engaged.

"...I am so pleased I did! The book kept me hooked from the start. The Wanderer tells the story of a survivor of a global apocalypse...." Read more

"...is a bad thing, not when he created such an interesting plot and had me intrigued and actually caring for the protagonist...." Read more

"I liked the Wanderer, it draws you in and maintains interest all the way through. There are a few issues - why is the boy so poorly prepared?..." Read more

"...An impressive debut effort from an author who isn't afraid to make his characters as flawed as the rest of us, but it is by doing this that you are..." Read more

41 customers mention ‘Story quality’35 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this post-apocalyptic novel, describing it as fantastic and unique, with one customer noting its gripping nature and moments of suspense and horror.

"...The story is fast-paced enough to keep you turning the pages (or pressing the button, on the kindle!),..." Read more

"...think that is a bad thing, not when he created such an interesting plot and had me intrigued and actually caring for the protagonist...." Read more

"...The right blend of short chapters and tension building descriptions mean that this is a hard book to put down as you "just want to read the next..." Read more

"...The story hangs together well; there is good pace and structure with plenty of flashbacks to explain how 'the boy' came to be where and who he is...." Read more

36 customers mention ‘Writing quality’29 positive7 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is a debut novel that is brilliantly descriptive and easy to read, with no spelling or grammar mistakes.

"...to how the boy would get out of certain situations, again, the writing is so good that you don't see twists and turns coming...." Read more

"...This book is well written and definitely sets the bleak scene that any future world would be after a disaster...." Read more

"...what could have been too grim and oppressive a scenario actually very readable, thanks to an identifiable "boy next door" central character and some..." Read more

"...Oh, and no spelling or grammar mistakes that I spotted - hooray! Highly recommended." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Realism’11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's realism, noting its terrific detail and believable portrayal. One customer describes it as a disturbingly realistic picture of life, while another praises how it perfectly sets the scene.

"...It is a short story, which is incredibly well written, and also very realistic...." Read more

"...thanks to an identifiable "boy next door" central character and some terrific detail to make the world of the story real...." Read more

"I gave this four stars because it seemed believable and quite well written despite occasional flowery language e.g. describing a crescent moon as an..." Read more

"A very well written debut novel. The author manages to depict the landscape and characters well and kept them believable despite the subject matter...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Engrossedness’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engrossing, with one review noting how it succeeds in freshening up a well-trodden concept, while another describes it as an interesting take on the idea.

"...all things post-apocalyptic and this novel sounded like an interesting take on the idea so I grabbed it for my commutes to and from work...." Read more

"...shattered by a chance event, the author has succeeded in freshening up a well trodden concept...." Read more

"...appreciated the descriptions of the places he passed through, it was inventive and mesmerising...." Read more

"...It's a refreshing change from the usual, too. The central character is so real you can almost touch him...." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Pace’6 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pace of the book, with some finding it slow to start, while one customer describes it as a fast-moving story.

"...The story hangs together well; there is good pace and structure with plenty of flashbacks to explain how 'the boy' came to be where and who he is...." Read more

"...While I did find it slow to start and I have to agree that the author went to great lengths to explain every little detail and yes, in my opinion he..." Read more

"Well written and fast moving story that kept me gripped, I wanted to know what would happen to the main character and though I would recommend this..." Read more

"...started off well but I found my self getting a little bored and speed reading when I hit about 30% of the way through,however I recommend that you..." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Character depth’6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character depth in the book, with some finding the central character very real while others describe them as two-dimensional.

"...way through and the story is predictable but gripping,the young man is a lovely character and found myself growing fond of him, Quite a good read I..." Read more

"...The introduction of the additional characters sometimes felt a little clumsy...." Read more

"...The author manages to depict the landscape and characters well and kept them believable despite the subject matter...." Read more

"...Sorry, but I found the dystopian world unconvincing, the central character two-dimensional and the whole thing lacking a mature narrative voice ......" Read more

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  • TaraF
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent first novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2013
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    I was recommended this book, and being intrigued by the premise, I decided to give it a go. I am so pleased I did! The book kept me hooked from the start.

    The Wanderer tells the story of a survivor of a global apocalypse. David Anderson paints a realistic picture of what the world might be like. He pushes you outside of your comfort zone, and makes you think about how you would be able to cope if you were in the boy's shoes.

    The story is fast-paced enough to keep you turning the pages (or pressing the button, on the kindle!), but not so fast that you can't keep up with everything that is happening. I won't go into detail on the plot, because then you will have nothing to discover! However, there were a few moments where I found myself anxious as to how the boy would get out of certain situations, again, the writing is so good that you don't see twists and turns coming.

    As soon as I finished this book, I also purchased another book by David Anderson - The Window. The Window
    It is a short story, which is incredibly well written, and also very realistic. Anderson seems to understand how people might react in a variety of situations - he does not write predictable or clichéd characters - he writes real people - they could even be the person sitting down from you on the bus.

    I actually read this book a while ago, but was reminded of it today, so I started reading it again. I have had to force myself to put my kindle down, not only to write this review, but also to plan my lessons for tomorrow!

    I am eagerly waiting for the next story from David Anderson.
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  • Bernadette Davies
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed - more than I thought I would
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2014
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    I enjoyed this book, though I did not expect to. I had read a review that wasn't all that complimentary that stated the book was slow and overly explained. While I did find it slow to start and I have to agree that the author went to great lengths to explain every little detail and yes, in my opinion he was overly descriptive of everything, I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing, not when he created such an interesting plot and had me intrigued and actually caring for the protagonist. The Wanderer is a story of a boy, left wandering a country devastated after it is hit by a plague that kills almost everyone off. It's 5 years later and its easy to believe he is the only person left alive on earth.
    There is not a lot of action from start to finish and its not a massively fast paced story but its a good one. I grew to care about the boy, found myself rooting for him, and despite the slow start, couldn't wait to pick up the book as soon as I could because I really wanted to know what would happen next.
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  • Charlene G.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok end of days novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2015
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    I liked the Wanderer, it draws you in and maintains interest all the way through. There are a few issues - why is the boy so poorly prepared? He has been out there alone for 5 years yet at no time has he attempted to stockpile batteries and a torch or find a dynamo torch. How come a whole group of young thugs managed to survive when 99.9999% of the rest of the population died. How come said thugs have blood hound like tracking abilities? I can understand that the girl might be an excellent motivation for them to keep looking, however not one of the living gang members even saw her, so how did they know she was there? Why is the author so reticent about telling us the boy's name and the city he is in? He tries to throw you off track by saying "gas station" and then uses the word "petrol" in the same sentence, but there are some obvious clues which tell us it is set in the UK - Motorways are mentioned several times, the boy survives on crisps and biscuits early on and the library being damaged by WWII bombing, why the big mystery? As a first novel it is a worthy effort and it is very unlikely the author had the luxury of paid editorial review. For all my criticism I could not have done better and as I said at the start I enjoyed it.
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  • DurhamPotter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent post-apocalyptic novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2013
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    I have recently been getting into all things post-apocalyptic and this novel sounded like an interesting take on the idea so I grabbed it for my commutes to and from work.

    This book is well written and definitely sets the bleak scene that any future world would be after a disaster. The right blend of short chapters and tension building descriptions mean that this is a hard book to put down as you "just want to read the next chapter to see what happens".

    Based in the North East, the locations themselves add something unique to the genre that often focuses on large American cities, or if we Brits are lucky to get a mention, in London.

    An impressive debut effort from an author who isn't afraid to make his characters as flawed as the rest of us, but it is by doing this that you are sucked into his world and feel for this character.

    Recommended for anyone who is a fan of this genre.

    NOTE: the author is also donating part of the money raised through book sales to a Cancer Charity, a worthy and fitting cause considering that the catastrophic event in this book is an uncontrollable disease.
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  • Annie
    5.0 out of 5 stars While it’s not a fun story it is a great read.
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 June 2019
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    This was a different take on the destruction of humanity. Most portray the remaining humans banding together to rebuild, this was a sadder, more scary version. Although the main character was a sad frightened boy, you really were hoping his future would improve. I got quite invested in the characters and plot, to the point where I had to stop reading one sequence in the tea room at work because I didn’t like where the plot was going and didn’t want to cry or rage in front of my work colleagues! I couldn’t put it down in the end. While it’s not a fun story it is a great read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2019
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    Up until the end of this book, I enjoyed reading it! All in all, I do think it's worth the !
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  • Hispanophile. Greedy Reader, me!
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting take on apocalypse
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 October 2018
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    Young teen is sole survivor of a plague that kills 99.9% of humanity. Story is about his fight to survive. Interesting story, but at times overly verbose descriptions of his thoughts.
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  • Boldon Mackem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Debut Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 February 2013
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    The wanderer represents an outstanding debut novel from an up and coming writer. David describes beautifully the emotions and feelings being felt by a young lost soul in the lifeless world after a devastating virus knocks mankind to its knees.

    The raw emotions given to "the boy" by the author is something that the reader can relate to, raising a smile in several places, and even raised a laugh in a couple of places despite the desperate state of affairs. The awkward teenage boy moments are accurate to the point of bringing back my own embarrassing "close encounters".

    In short a real page turner that has you from the first chapter, that continues to drag you in to the boys world.
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  • Christina B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 February 2014
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    It was an nice read. I enjoyed it, and if a follow-on book ever comes out I will surely read it to find out what happens to the characters as I enjoyed them.
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