Wool by Hugh Howey

592 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

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

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Moods

adventurous 73%
dark 66%
mysterious 61%
tense 59%
emotional 24%
challenging 18%
reflective 17%
hopeful 15%
sad 12%
inspiring 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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