Wool by Hugh Howey

474 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo.Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies.To live, you must...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 67%
tense 65%
dark 64%
emotional 27%
challenging 21%
hopeful 18%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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