Wool by Hugh Howey

Wool

Silo #1

Hugh Howey

563 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

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 it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in ...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
dark 69%
mysterious 62%
tense 59%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
reflective 17%
hopeful 16%
sad 13%
inspiring 7%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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