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Hugh Howey

Wool

Hugh HoweyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Hugh Howey

Wool

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Underground Silo • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Wool by Hugh Howey is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel set in a 144-floor underground silo where survivors live after Earth’s surface becomes toxic. The story follows Sheriff Holston, who goes outside to clean the cameras showing the outside world, and Juliette, a mechanic turned sheriff, who uncovers harsh truths about the silo's reality and works to expose and change it. The novel includes themes of grief, loss, and dystopian control.

Mysterious

Gritty

Suspenseful

Dark

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

224,398 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Wool by Hugh Howey captivates with its well-developed dystopian setting and complex characters. The narrative's suspenseful pacing keeps readers engaged, though some may find certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it offers a compelling mix of tension and intrigue, albeit with occasional lulls in momentum.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wool?

Fans of dystopian fiction will be captivated by Hugh Howey's Wool. Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or 1984 by George Orwell will appreciate the tension, intricate world-building, and exploration of societal norms. Ideal for those who relish survival tales and complex character dynamics.

4.2

224,398 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Underground Silo • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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