Wool by Hugh Howey

576 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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Community Reviews Summary of 10,245 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 66%
mysterious 61%
tense 57%
emotional 24%
challenging 17%
reflective 16%
hopeful 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 7%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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