Reviews

Shift by Hugh Howey

stacias99's review against another edition

4.0

A really brilliant follow-up to [b:Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1)|13453029|Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) (Wool, #1-5)|Hugh Howey|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1349614200s/13453029.jpg|18979356], [b:Shift Omnibus Edition (Silo, #2)|17306293|Shift Omnibus Edition (Silo, #2) (Wool, #6-8)|Hugh Howey|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1379003176s/17306293.jpg|23965619] is a different kind of story, but it gave me that same amazed feeling. I was really wrapped up in the story. I could not wait to find out what was going to happen next. As always, I loved the characters and the slow reveal of the plot. I loved how this story fits, so very well, with Wool. I love reading books that keep me thinking. I'm still thinking of the story hours after finishing it, and I'm sure I'll be thinking of it in the days ahead.

I'm definitely a Hugh Howey fan. I already have [b:Dust|17855756|Dust (Silo, #3)|Hugh Howey|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1369522849s/17855756.jpg|24576986] (which I'm excited about), and I can't wait to read more from this very talented author.

tiredfrog25's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

jarvm's review against another edition

4.0

Howey builds a world like no one else and it’s enough to make me want to stay. Perhaps too long. Perhaps too much telling instead of showing. But it’s fun ans gripping nevertheless.

vminae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ermcurtis's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

4.0

vincederr's review against another edition

4.0

Book two of Silo is a bit of a prequal that back fills important details and connects nicely with Wool while launching you into the Dust. Hugh Howey has a unique story telling style that I don't think many can pull off, but at least for me he does so brilliantly. Book two is a multi POV narrative that spans nearly 300 years. It sounds crazy, but it just works and if you can shift into the right frame of mind this format will heighten the mystery and tension. The book starts with Troy and Donald. Donald is a freshman democratic representative in the year 2049. He has a background in architecture and becomes part of a taskforce that is trying to design a nuclear waste facility. Troy wakes up in the year 2110 and is put in charge of a Silo. I was entertained and confused and enthralled as I learned more about this strange future world. For me I'm a bit of a book one kind of read so this isn't as good as wool, but its still a winner for me.

4.5 out 5

filip1023's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

phartsy's review against another edition

5.0

Equally as great OR better than first book. I'm incredibly happy that the second book in the series didn't leave me worried about the future greatness of this series. The story didn't really "progress" but instead filled in the gaps and made the entire story greater overall. An absolute MUST read if you read the first book.

godofwar's review against another edition

5.0

i wasn't entirely sold on this one when i started it, but once the pieces started coming together, i really found myself immersed in the story (not as much as i was with wool, but i do think being obsessed with the show and already having a familiarity with the characters because of it is really what grabbed me from the beginning for it). i love how hugh howey presents this world; he does a fantastic job at blending together timelines and building characters. some of the more technical aspects re: how the world actually ended still need some work for me, personally, but the story is so engaging that i don't really feel the need to deduct points for it, honestly.

remjunior's review against another edition

5.0

I really liked these stories. I read Wool about a year ago and was blown away by how awesome it was. The writing style, the characters, the story, etc. was all top notch and something that I wasn't expecting. I bought the book when I first got my Kindle Fire and thought, "Eh, why not? It's cheap and I need something to try out on my new toy." I'm glad that I made that decision.

The second part of the story, which is really the prequel/sort of concurrent timeline to Wool, is engrossing and leaves a trail of breadcrumbs like the first novel but in a much more controlled and paced manner. I don't know if I liked the characters nearly as much as the Wool, but the story and the circumstances were incredible and made these people who they are. It was fascinating to dig deeper (no pun intended) into the beginning - how did this all happen and why?

I can't wait for the next part of the series and Hugh Howey has quickly become one of my favorite authors. Bravo!