Wool by Hugh Howey

563 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the reside...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 67%
dark 65%
tense 65%
emotional 28%
challenging 21%
hopeful 18%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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