Wool - Hugh Howey

Wool

By Hugh Howey

  • Release Date: 2020-05-19
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 703 Ratings

Description

NOW A SERIES ON APPLE TV+ THAT STEPHEN KING CALLS “MYSTERIOUS AND TERRIFICALLY SUSPENSEFUL.... EXCELLENT SCIENCE FICTION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS."

*INCLUDES ORIGINAL ESSAY "A HISTORY OF THE DARKEST YARNS" FROM HUGH HOWEY*

“One of dystopian fiction’s masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World." — Daily Express

The first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo.

But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. 

After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.

“Claustrophobic and, at times, genuinely terrifying.” — Washington Post

Reviews

  • Underwhelming

    2
    By FunnyPilot5246
    The book is too long for its substance and the whole story leaves an aftertaste of incoherence. I’m still going to watch the series but only because Stephen King rated it highly.
  • Dystopian Writing at its Finest

    5
    By Coleslawwed
    Terrific book! Once you get hooked, you won’t be able to put it down.
  • Twists and Turns

    5
    By Maxedwayout
    Lots of twists and turns and the mysteries unfold!
  • Can’t stop reading….

    5
    By mishabugggy
    Couldn’t stop reading this book. I might have to re-read! I’m halfway through the second book in this series, and there’s so many clues I wonder if I’ve missed. I love the way he writes. So easy to read, fascinating dystopian stories that all leave you wanting to read more to find out why!!
  • Keep reading

    5
    By els26
    Loved it! Started it a while ago, and steadily read my way to the end… so worth it!
  • My thoughts

    5
    By Josh_18_24
    This has been one of my most exciting reads ever!! Thank you for writing such an amazing story can’t wait to read the next book!!!
  • Excellent book!

    5
    By Desdeelencierro2020
    When I started reading I realized I had started watching the TV series and had stopped because I didn't like it, so I dropped the book. However, one night I realized I had nothing to read and decided to grin and bear it and started to read the book again. Hallelujah! I loved it from the start. I couldn't understand why I didn't like the series, as what I watched was pretty faithful to the book, but whatever it was it was not in the book. I couldn't stop reading. I'm glad I did, although now I have to cough up some cash to get there rest of the other books that are going to be written about the different silos. However, it's going to take a while; Social Security does not pay enough for me to pay for all the books I want to read. Still, I'll get to them... promise.
  • Interesting twist on the post-apocalyptic genre

    4
    By Laussa J
    A good modern day interpretation of Plato’s allegory of the cave, if not completely followed through. If you want a post-apocalyptic book which makes you question reality, this is it. However, compared to the tv show it is low on action, more focused on the interaction between characters. The characters actions are not entirely realistic, but if you can overlook that then read this book. However, don’t expect the suspense and action of the show.
  • Would you want to be in a silo when civilization ends?

    4
    By bmurphy714
    Excellent pacing and storytelling.
  • WOW

    5
    By itzrayray22
    Amazing start to a great series. This all started from the Apple series and needed to find out what happened. Can’t wait to start on SHIFT.