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Silo #1-3
The Silo Saga Omnibus
For the first time ever, The Silo Saga Omnibus brings together all of the work in Hugh Howey's ground-breaking, best-selling, acclaimed series, including the individual novels Wool, Shift, and Dust, as well as original essays by the author, and a bonus chapbook of short fiction, Sil0 Stories.
The remnants of humanity live underground in a vast silo. In this subterranean world, rules matter. Rules keep people alive. And no rule is more strictly enforced than to never speak of going outside. The punishment is exile and death.
When the sheriff of the silo commits the ultimate sin, the most unlikely of heroes takes his place. Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, who never met a machine she couldn't fix nor a rule she wouldn't break.
What happens when a world built on rules is handed over to someone who sees no need for them? And what happens when a world broken to its core comes up against someone who won't stop until things are set to right?
Their world is about to fall. What - and who - will rise?
The remnants of humanity live underground in a vast silo. In this subterranean world, rules matter. Rules keep people alive. And no rule is more strictly enforced than to never speak of going outside. The punishment is exile and death.
When the sheriff of the silo commits the ultimate sin, the most unlikely of heroes takes his place. Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, who never met a machine she couldn't fix nor a rule she wouldn't break.
What happens when a world built on rules is handed over to someone who sees no need for them? And what happens when a world broken to its core comes up against someone who won't stop until things are set to right?
Their world is about to fall. What - and who - will rise?
1663 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2020
About the author
Hugh Howey
127 books55.7k followersI'm the author of WOOL, a top 5 science fiction book on Amazon. I also wrote the Molly Fyde saga, a tale of a teenager from the 25th century who is repeatedly told that girls can't do certain things -- and then does them anyway.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
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January 12, 2024
(Because it was easier grabbing one ebook instead of several, I read the Omnibus edition. So my impressions are broadly holistic of the entire series {Wool Omnibus, Shift, Dust and the Sil0̸ Stories In the Air, In the Mountain, and In the Woods}, and thus so are the annotations I made — which contain plenty o’ spoilers. Caveat lector.)
Wonderfully: This is quite a yarn. Set in the near future, Howey kills off most of humankind, leaving the remnant underground for quite a while. Most of them have no clue that their world is so limited. The characters are fleshed out thoughtfully (well, mostly) and the telling is fast-paced and riveting.
Sadly: The author originally self-published, and thus didn’t avail himself of the benefit of a professional scifi editor. That means there’s a lot that got left in which he probably may have been gently (or strenuously) encouraged to modify for the sake of plausibility.
My three-star evaluation is because I too often found myself grinding my teeth — some of those flaws relate to fundamental aspects of his story. And the same story probably could be told effectively with modification.
I understand the enthusiasm in the reviews, even if I personally feel the plaudits are somewhat excessive. The rest of this “review” consists of a spoiler examination of the flaws.
Oh, as far as I can tell, the Apple TV series manages to avoid many? most? all? of those problems, although quite possibly because it hasn’t yet been forced to reveal critical details.
Wonderfully: This is quite a yarn. Set in the near future, Howey kills off most of humankind, leaving the remnant underground for quite a while. Most of them have no clue that their world is so limited. The characters are fleshed out thoughtfully (well, mostly) and the telling is fast-paced and riveting.
Sadly: The author originally self-published, and thus didn’t avail himself of the benefit of a professional scifi editor. That means there’s a lot that got left in which he probably may have been gently (or strenuously) encouraged to modify for the sake of plausibility.
My three-star evaluation is because I too often found myself grinding my teeth — some of those flaws relate to fundamental aspects of his story. And the same story probably could be told effectively with modification.
I understand the enthusiasm in the reviews, even if I personally feel the plaudits are somewhat excessive. The rest of this “review” consists of a spoiler examination of the flaws.
Oh, as far as I can tell, the Apple TV series manages to avoid many? most? all? of those problems, although quite possibly because it hasn’t yet been forced to reveal critical details.
February 18, 2023
Writing the review on the saga.
I love the world. The first book takes us on a bit of a tour, and has us wondering who the main characters may end up being. The fact that it initially was a set of short stories explains that a bit.
That setup really helps set the stage, and then get us wondering why we're here.
Shift then comes in and gives us the background, while Dust rolls the two together as we draw to a conclusion.
I was left a little wanting at the end...
- What about Silo 40 - are they there? Did they get out? Are they out in the world?
- My expectation is that a solid half of the silos are still running at the time of the book ending... what about other silos? Do they get released? What happens to silos after Silo 1 goes down.. computer systems flake out? Nobody on the other end of the line for IT... etc.
I can imagine that this is why Mr. Howey opens the world up to other writers - I have not read the sil0 stories yet, maybe some of that is in there before other authors weigh in.
Really glad I read the series - great combination of writing talent and a great world!
I love the world. The first book takes us on a bit of a tour, and has us wondering who the main characters may end up being. The fact that it initially was a set of short stories explains that a bit.
That setup really helps set the stage, and then get us wondering why we're here.
Shift then comes in and gives us the background, while Dust rolls the two together as we draw to a conclusion.
I was left a little wanting at the end...
- What about Silo 40 - are they there? Did they get out? Are they out in the world?
- My expectation is that a solid half of the silos are still running at the time of the book ending... what about other silos? Do they get released? What happens to silos after Silo 1 goes down.. computer systems flake out? Nobody on the other end of the line for IT... etc.
I can imagine that this is why Mr. Howey opens the world up to other writers - I have not read the sil0 stories yet, maybe some of that is in there before other authors weigh in.
Really glad I read the series - great combination of writing talent and a great world!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 2, 2022
Excellent sci-fi novels with an original and intriguing premise; inhabitants of a failing dangerous planet required to live for generations in underground silos. Of course there is more to the story. It's divided into three books, Wool, Shift, and Dust. Each around 500-600 pages filed with Interesting characters, Intrigue, and an extremely intricate world.
The first and the last book are their present day, the middle book a prequel of sorts. I read these in the order they were presented but if I had it to do all over I would read the prequel, Shift, first. It is probably the least interesting of the three books but necessary to understand the beginning and motivations of the other two books.
My box set includes the three books and a short story all well written and highly original although quite detailed and intricate. The first book Wool was purportedly written while the author was a book seller writing while on his lunch breaks and self published through Amazon Kindle. I think it is safe to say he no longer requires the service of Amazon Kindle self-publishing.
The first and the last book are their present day, the middle book a prequel of sorts. I read these in the order they were presented but if I had it to do all over I would read the prequel, Shift, first. It is probably the least interesting of the three books but necessary to understand the beginning and motivations of the other two books.
My box set includes the three books and a short story all well written and highly original although quite detailed and intricate. The first book Wool was purportedly written while the author was a book seller writing while on his lunch breaks and self published through Amazon Kindle. I think it is safe to say he no longer requires the service of Amazon Kindle self-publishing.
July 26, 2021
Wildly good scifi, these have stuck with me for nearly 10 years as a frankly traumatic experience that I do not at all regret. They had me fascinated, horrified, rejoicing, unable to put them down, and at one point laying on the floor in my dorm hallway crying. (This was back in 2012 when they first came out and the memories are clear as day.) Absolutely incredible storytelling and a truly gripping slow reveal of this world Howey has built. For me, this was One Of Those Books.
There were definitely slower parts that I pushed through and characters that I didn't find particularly compelling, but all was intentional and deeply worth it.
Tasting notes include scifi, politics, human nature, and apocalypse, evoking feelings of desperation, mystery, empowerment, and that one scene from Watership Down that I will never forget in my entire life.
There were definitely slower parts that I pushed through and characters that I didn't find particularly compelling, but all was intentional and deeply worth it.
Tasting notes include scifi, politics, human nature, and apocalypse, evoking feelings of desperation, mystery, empowerment, and that one scene from Watership Down that I will never forget in my entire life.
September 22, 2023
Absolutely fantastic and brilliant. Again!
I loved paperback editions I’ve read seven-and-a-half years ago, and now I even more love The Silo Saga Omnibus: Wool, Shift, Dust, and Silo Stories.
One of the best dystopian series ever written, which will also remain one of the best dystopian series ever written for a long time.
Except, when I look at it seven years later, it loses its dystopian, futuristic touch as our reality changes its face with the first ticks of dystopia and the future is closing in on us with its merciless grip FAST.
Hugh Howey, how many of us will survive in this real world?
Read my old review here.
I loved paperback editions I’ve read seven-and-a-half years ago, and now I even more love The Silo Saga Omnibus: Wool, Shift, Dust, and Silo Stories.
One of the best dystopian series ever written, which will also remain one of the best dystopian series ever written for a long time.
Except, when I look at it seven years later, it loses its dystopian, futuristic touch as our reality changes its face with the first ticks of dystopia and the future is closing in on us with its merciless grip FAST.
Hugh Howey, how many of us will survive in this real world?
Read my old review here.
March 19, 2022
WOOL rates a 5 star. The characters are well-developed and very engaging. The premise of post-apocalyptic life in a silo meant to preserve humanity as seeds for the future of the race captures the imagination, even if the lack of a realistic scale of things challenges belief. The second story SHIFT rates a 3 because it basically spirals into a huge, less-engaging backstory of the anti-hero. DUST finishes out the first story, meanders a bit, but I personally felt the intriguing relationship plot lines were lost and lamented the somewhat anticlimactic, unsatisfying ending.
July 16, 2023
I got this omnibus as a steal to revisit the series with show coming out. I think I like it more now with what Ive learned in the last ten years about the world? Absolutely believeable that our "leaders" would do something like this.
I also loved the addition of the short stories at the end. I was wondering if there was any chance of anyone else making it so that got addressed plus a little more revisiting of 17/18. The end of Dust gave more than I remember too so not sure if that was added or if my memory was bad. I'd love to hear more what happened in Colorado!
I've heard he has an idea for another trilogy. I hope it's about what happened in the 40s. So much of that was a mystery and definitely so much potential to explore there.
I also loved the addition of the short stories at the end. I was wondering if there was any chance of anyone else making it so that got addressed plus a little more revisiting of 17/18. The end of Dust gave more than I remember too so not sure if that was added or if my memory was bad. I'd love to hear more what happened in Colorado!
I've heard he has an idea for another trilogy. I hope it's about what happened in the 40s. So much of that was a mystery and definitely so much potential to explore there.
April 13, 2024
Loved this series. Book 1 was a ton of fun, and there’s and amazing Apple TV series that paints a beautiful image of the silo and covers about the first half of that book. Book 2 is a prequel and is probably my favorite of the series. Three takes a minute to get into but closes a bunch of loops. If you’re into sci fi at all this is a great series to read!
September 15, 2024
Fun fast paced some logical flaws but hey I don't read this for the hard scifi experience
April 2, 2024
The premise and world is super captivating- a society living in an underground bunker, terrified of the outside world, with no knowledge of how they got into the bunkers. I started reading after really enjoying the TV series (the first season of which covers about half of the first book). My favorite book is the second, Shift.
The omnibus also contains additional essays by the author after each of the “main” sections which added a lot to my appreciation of the work.
The writing is good, but not great.
Dust I found the hardest to get through - it felt rushed, like the author was taking the material to a neat ending faster than it wanted to go.
Wool - 3.5 / 5
Shift - 4/5
Dust- 3.5/5
Short Stories- 4/5
The omnibus also contains additional essays by the author after each of the “main” sections which added a lot to my appreciation of the work.
The writing is good, but not great.
Dust I found the hardest to get through - it felt rushed, like the author was taking the material to a neat ending faster than it wanted to go.
Wool - 3.5 / 5
Shift - 4/5
Dust- 3.5/5
Short Stories- 4/5
March 20, 2024
Excelente manera de concluir la trilogía.
Recomendable a todos los que gusten de leer ficción.
Recomendable a todos los que gusten de leer ficción.
April 16, 2023
Currently rereading this series because I read they’re going to be made into a tv series.
First of all…Hugh Howey writes such unique and captivating novels I’m surprised he isn’t more well known.
Howey does an amazing job of making you feel like you’ve known the characters for much longer than you have. Even the introduction into the “silo” universe is seamless.
By the time you finish book three you will realize that Hugh’s slow but continuous eye opening into what the silo actually is was so perfectly methodical and brilliantly executed.
If you love dystopian novels, this is a must read.
First of all…Hugh Howey writes such unique and captivating novels I’m surprised he isn’t more well known.
Howey does an amazing job of making you feel like you’ve known the characters for much longer than you have. Even the introduction into the “silo” universe is seamless.
By the time you finish book three you will realize that Hugh’s slow but continuous eye opening into what the silo actually is was so perfectly methodical and brilliantly executed.
If you love dystopian novels, this is a must read.
March 7, 2024
The ultimate guide in telling, not showing.
This was the most tedious epic I have ever come across. 1800 pages of text for 100 pages of plot. I know I'm in the EXTREME minority on this one, but I do not get it. Kudos though to the writers of the tv show for salvaging something compelling out of... this.
This was the most tedious epic I have ever come across. 1800 pages of text for 100 pages of plot. I know I'm in the EXTREME minority on this one, but I do not get it. Kudos though to the writers of the tv show for salvaging something compelling out of... this.
April 20, 2023
A rather lengthy endeavor as a collection of collections of stories.
Overall I'd call this saga good. Very well written, with lots of highs and lows along the way. Some very unique choices along the way for the narrative but overall a goodFallout Vaultec Silo collection.
Book by book:
Wool: 5/5 stars. While obviously starting as a short story the main ride of the overall plot for the saga picks up with Juliette. The trickle of info about the silos was great, lots of suspense as the truth was slowly revealed. The ending is very abrupt but given the amazing ride to that point, it is suitable.
Shift: 4/5 stars. It was a bold choice to make the middle section of this saga primarily a long flashback sequence. The twist of the first section of this was obvious, but not so in your face, just trusting you to pick it up. The middle section wavered a bit, though provided an interesting connection to the short story that kicked off the saga in the first place. The last section's "twist" was rather unexpected as it only caught up with the end of Wool in the last pages of the book.
Dust: 3/5 stars. Connecting both Wool and Shift into one last push worked pretty well. Introduction and PoVs of new characters felt pretty forced in. The inclusion of an out of nowhere was a bit much and the return of really seemed to be retconning the end of Shift just for the sake of having stuff happen.
Overall, a very enjoyable read. The writing was superb even if most of the characters rang a bit flat. Nothing mind-melting but something I would recommend people check out if they are interested in the whole post-apocalyptic survival thing.
Overall I'd call this saga good. Very well written, with lots of highs and lows along the way. Some very unique choices along the way for the narrative but overall a good
Book by book:
Wool: 5/5 stars. While obviously starting as a short story the main ride of the overall plot for the saga picks up with Juliette. The trickle of info about the silos was great, lots of suspense as the truth was slowly revealed. The ending is very abrupt but given the amazing ride to that point, it is suitable.
Shift: 4/5 stars. It was a bold choice to make the middle section of this saga primarily a long flashback sequence. The twist of the first section of this was obvious, but not so in your face, just trusting you to pick it up. The middle section wavered a bit, though provided an interesting connection to the short story that kicked off the saga in the first place. The last section's "twist" was rather unexpected as it only caught up with the end of Wool in the last pages of the book.
Dust: 3/5 stars. Connecting both Wool and Shift into one last push worked pretty well. Introduction and PoVs of new characters felt pretty forced in. The inclusion of an out of nowhere was a bit much and the return of really seemed to be retconning the end of Shift just for the sake of having stuff happen.
Overall, a very enjoyable read. The writing was superb even if most of the characters rang a bit flat. Nothing mind-melting but something I would recommend people check out if they are interested in the whole post-apocalyptic survival thing.
March 18, 2023
I almost gave up on this after the first few chapters of Wool. My current state of mind wanted something hopeful and this was bleak. I decided to power through and ended up devouring all 3 books over the next week (I was on vacation, okay?). Yes, there is a lot of bleakness in these books. Life can be bleak and our best intentions can lead us into chaos. Life can also hold hope in the midst of the bleakness.
My oldest asked me 'what are they about?' when I was trying to explain why she should read them. It's hard to say very much without giving away some key plot points. Perhaps the best I can say is 'post-apocalyptic people struggle with questions of right and wrong. Is it our moral compass that makes a thing right, or the later consequences? Can we do a right thing for the wrong reasons, or a wrong thing for the right reasons? What, exactly, do we owe to others?' All of this plays out against some intriguing characters and a wonderfully detailed world. (I swear I could feel the damp and the drip in the Deeps, feel the rattle of machinery, smell the plants in the Mids.)
Wool is, in my opinion, the best of the three and the most detailed. I think the series benefits from being combined into one massive omnibus; I think my attention might have lagged if I had waited to read Shift and Dust.
My oldest asked me 'what are they about?' when I was trying to explain why she should read them. It's hard to say very much without giving away some key plot points. Perhaps the best I can say is 'post-apocalyptic people struggle with questions of right and wrong. Is it our moral compass that makes a thing right, or the later consequences? Can we do a right thing for the wrong reasons, or a wrong thing for the right reasons? What, exactly, do we owe to others?' All of this plays out against some intriguing characters and a wonderfully detailed world. (I swear I could feel the damp and the drip in the Deeps, feel the rattle of machinery, smell the plants in the Mids.)
Wool is, in my opinion, the best of the three and the most detailed. I think the series benefits from being combined into one massive omnibus; I think my attention might have lagged if I had waited to read Shift and Dust.
May 10, 2024
You follow the story of your main cast as they try to navigate the complex world of taboo, the old ways, and the new generation, who are seeking change. The older generation is set in their ways, believing that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken. Others, however, think that is it time to move things along and make a better life for themselves and the future members of the silo. A revolution might be brewing… But how can one accomplish a revolution from hundreds of stories deep? The hopeful people, the optimistic ones believe that their only escape is to venture outside of the silo.
The Silo series is a gripping story for anyone who likes science fiction stories, but more importantly, those set in a post-apocalyptic world. There are no fancy sci-fi technology or references; it’s all about humans experiencing a confined space, and being shown the classic forbidden fruit, which is – as usual – oh so tempting.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone who is looking to jump into a great new sci-fi epic, and who wants to feel the characters’ liberation and the taste of human hope, optimism, and desperation to survive.
Read the full review on Fully-Booked!.
The Silo series is a gripping story for anyone who likes science fiction stories, but more importantly, those set in a post-apocalyptic world. There are no fancy sci-fi technology or references; it’s all about humans experiencing a confined space, and being shown the classic forbidden fruit, which is – as usual – oh so tempting.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone who is looking to jump into a great new sci-fi epic, and who wants to feel the characters’ liberation and the taste of human hope, optimism, and desperation to survive.
Read the full review on Fully-Booked!.
January 3, 2024
Wool: 3.5 stars. Beginning is a little slow, probably because it was a short story first then was added on to again and again. I watched season 1 of the show before reading this, so I had a general idea of how the book was going to go. The show had more interesting stuff going on, so comparing the two may not be completely fair, but hard not to compare them. I think if the author started it as a novel first it would have been better. Definitely worth reading if you're going to read the whole trilogy.
Shift: 4.5 stars. Ideas throughout the book are more detailed and things are set up earlier since it's not starting as a short story. After finishing it I couldn't wait to see what book 3 had in store.
Dust: 4.0 stars. It was pretty good but I felt like it was kinda missing something to bring it all home. Like it's a nicely wrapped present but it's missing the bow on top. Like one last conversation between Thurman and Donald, when he realizes what is about to happen.
Overall a really good trilogy, interesting world building and characters. A lot of potential left if the author ever wanted to revisit the world.
Shift: 4.5 stars. Ideas throughout the book are more detailed and things are set up earlier since it's not starting as a short story. After finishing it I couldn't wait to see what book 3 had in store.
Dust: 4.0 stars. It was pretty good but I felt like it was kinda missing something to bring it all home. Like it's a nicely wrapped present but it's missing the bow on top. Like one last conversation between Thurman and Donald, when he realizes what is about to happen.
Overall a really good trilogy, interesting world building and characters. A lot of potential left if the author ever wanted to revisit the world.
August 26, 2023
What would it be like to live in an underground "silo" like people built during the cold war as bomb shelters and more recently built when the Mayan calendar supposedly predicted the end of the world. Well in this series you get to find out.
The writing is excellent, characters are well-rounded, well most of them are, the important ones are. The characters have to go through some tough times to make it through, and not everyone makes it (I think that's an allowable spoiler in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is contained in a silo over 100 levels deep. Humans are still humans, so there will be people that disagree, people that band together, and stuff like that.
This specific edition includes 3 bonus stories that were in a book with stores by other authors. If you like happy endings then I'd advise you not to read those stories. I'm sure the author got a kick out of the twist in the last story but I didn't care for it and wish I could go back in time and tell myself to skip reading it. But that's just me. Do what you want.
The writing is excellent, characters are well-rounded, well most of them are, the important ones are. The characters have to go through some tough times to make it through, and not everyone makes it (I think that's an allowable spoiler in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is contained in a silo over 100 levels deep. Humans are still humans, so there will be people that disagree, people that band together, and stuff like that.
This specific edition includes 3 bonus stories that were in a book with stores by other authors. If you like happy endings then I'd advise you not to read those stories. I'm sure the author got a kick out of the twist in the last story but I didn't care for it and wish I could go back in time and tell myself to skip reading it. But that's just me. Do what you want.
February 23, 2024
Read the 1st "book" SILO ages ago but decided to buy the Omnibus collection since I liked SILO so much, started reading SILO again, just to refresh my memory, and couldn't stop. Naturally, I ended up reading the entire group of Silo books non-stop. And then I had to buy another Howey book! He REALLY does a great job! Decided to read a Steven King book as a little break between the Howey stories and, as much as I've always liked King's work, I'm very tempted to dip into my next Howey book and let the rest of the King book wait. The people, the story line - everything in the Silo Omnibus is fantastic, THO the ending in the last "Silo stories" part had me a tad set back. Not sure the end of the last story was quite as happy as it, maybe, was meant to be! But it was a nice character wrap. Just don't even start the book series unless you have the time to finish it because, if you read WOOL- I think #1 is WOOL - and even halfway like it, you'll be totally hooked, not just on the story but equally on Howey's writing style. Hey, I liked it so much that I might even read it AGAIN!
September 8, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed all 3 books. Such a rich story with wonderfully developed characters that you care about (unless of course they are the “big guys”. While it isn’t a horror story it is certainly “scary” because the reason it was necessary for thousands of people to live in an underground silo seems somehow very plausible. Book 2 (Shift) was so much fun as it goes back in time to provide explanations for the reasons for the current situation and it brings the whole story full circle to provide a great springboard for book 3 (Dust).
One of the great aspects of this book is that every chapter keeps the story moving with out providing meaningless pages and characters that ultimately have nothing to do with the story and where it is going. That was one of my major complaints with a book that a lot of people like – The Passage.
I could not recommend the Silo trilogy more
One of the great aspects of this book is that every chapter keeps the story moving with out providing meaningless pages and characters that ultimately have nothing to do with the story and where it is going. That was one of my major complaints with a book that a lot of people like – The Passage.
I could not recommend the Silo trilogy more
January 30, 2024
This is awfully long. Amazon offers a full series set at a reduced price as this is a self published title. So its a GREAT value… I came to it via the TV show and the backstory of its publishing history - both of which I found compelling. It will be interesting to see how the show handles the pacing but vol 1 is mostly covered in season 1. I found the story overall to be interesting and solid more than spectacular… It did have a few extra ideas that were kind of cool. The structure of book 2 which is largely a flashback to the genesis of book 1 before a jump forward in book 3 to the conclusion was a good choice. If you like the series Id 100% say go for it, but the length and pacing keep me from that fifth star. Still a “recommend” but not a universal one. Scifi nerds should def go for it.
January 26, 2024
While we fear, there is hope for humanity
This series of books is amazing. It tells of the greed and warped sense of what is right that is prevalent in today's leaders. Read these and learn. We have to believe in each other. We also have to understand how technology can become a weapon rather than a tool to help mankind. Reading these stories, you will find yourself becoming immersed in their individual lives and the goodness that will live on in the human race, no matter what happens. Not every persons story ends "happy" but you will still become invested in each one. Juliette is the hero we all want and need.
This series of books is amazing. It tells of the greed and warped sense of what is right that is prevalent in today's leaders. Read these and learn. We have to believe in each other. We also have to understand how technology can become a weapon rather than a tool to help mankind. Reading these stories, you will find yourself becoming immersed in their individual lives and the goodness that will live on in the human race, no matter what happens. Not every persons story ends "happy" but you will still become invested in each one. Juliette is the hero we all want and need.
March 21, 2023
I recently watched the trailer for the Apple TV series and decided to read the book. Almost 16 hundred pages with three entire books. I literally read for hours. Hugh creates an incredible world filled with lovable and hatable characters. I loved the mystery of the first book and reveals of the following books. I do not want to add spoilers so I will just say. This is one of my favorite books along with "The Stand". Do yourself a favor and READ THIS BOOK. I am currently getting ready to read some other Hugh Howey books.
March 26, 2023
Can’t we all just get along?
I had read Wool years ago, but Sift and Dust were new to me. With the upcoming series on Apple TV, I wanted to revisit the characters, and to think about what it means to be human, and what constitutes “family.”
We have just survived a pandemic, whose origins have engendered discussions like those in the novels. These books serve as a timely primer to show us that we are all family and we all deserve to be saved.
I look forward to rereading these works again.
I had read Wool years ago, but Sift and Dust were new to me. With the upcoming series on Apple TV, I wanted to revisit the characters, and to think about what it means to be human, and what constitutes “family.”
We have just survived a pandemic, whose origins have engendered discussions like those in the novels. These books serve as a timely primer to show us that we are all family and we all deserve to be saved.
I look forward to rereading these works again.
April 24, 2023
Bit of a shocker when the person I thought was the main character dies a few pages in. But definitely kept me reading.
What’s left of humanity is living in an underground silo, with all the rules in place to keep the people under control. Only, most of the people don’t realize how limited and controlled their lives really are.
This is not a happily ever after tale. Well, maybe a happier after tale but there were too many unknowns. I’m one of those readers who want the answers to all the pieces and parts.
Still was well worth the time to read. Well thought out, elaborate world-building.
What’s left of humanity is living in an underground silo, with all the rules in place to keep the people under control. Only, most of the people don’t realize how limited and controlled their lives really are.
This is not a happily ever after tale. Well, maybe a happier after tale but there were too many unknowns. I’m one of those readers who want the answers to all the pieces and parts.
Still was well worth the time to read. Well thought out, elaborate world-building.
May 31, 2023
What a ride!!
A must read for all post-apocalyptic fans, this one is guaranteed to make you feel all the feels.
All characters are nuanced and there’s nothing black and white about this story.
It’ll make you think and try to see things from different perspectives, while giving you hold-your-breath moments together with heart-wrenching and rage-inducing ones, too.
It’s a rollercoaster, supported by superb writing and memorable characters.
Highly recommend it, a five star read without a doubt.
A must read for all post-apocalyptic fans, this one is guaranteed to make you feel all the feels.
All characters are nuanced and there’s nothing black and white about this story.
It’ll make you think and try to see things from different perspectives, while giving you hold-your-breath moments together with heart-wrenching and rage-inducing ones, too.
It’s a rollercoaster, supported by superb writing and memorable characters.
Highly recommend it, a five star read without a doubt.
August 8, 2023
Damn good book! I read it in pieces ten years ago and loved it then. So thankful for my then high schooler’s buddy who recommended it to me!
Also—The TV series is wonderful and I am astounded by the lead characters acting. The actor fits the vibe of this story so well!
So this story is a post apocalyptic survival saga with amazing characters. The descriptions of this world are so vivid that it’s easily like watching a movie. You’re sure to get attached to some characters and hate others passionately. So well done!
Read this book. Then the next two. And maybe the fan fiction.
Also—The TV series is wonderful and I am astounded by the lead characters acting. The actor fits the vibe of this story so well!
So this story is a post apocalyptic survival saga with amazing characters. The descriptions of this world are so vivid that it’s easily like watching a movie. You’re sure to get attached to some characters and hate others passionately. So well done!
Read this book. Then the next two. And maybe the fan fiction.
December 3, 2023
I enjoyed season one on tv & decided to take the plunge to learn more. The read is about a society who live underground with no knowledge of their deeper history, & who are subject to a set of rules and laws. Various folk seek to break free of the cycle, which causes consequences.
Book two provides background to book one, while book three ties together all three. I felt the read was inflated & could have been much shorter. There is a lot of waffle. However, I liked the premise but feel any reader can halt at book one. Sometimes it's good to leave at a cliff hangar.
Book two provides background to book one, while book three ties together all three. I felt the read was inflated & could have been much shorter. There is a lot of waffle. However, I liked the premise but feel any reader can halt at book one. Sometimes it's good to leave at a cliff hangar.
June 12, 2024
A bit of a slog, but a worthy read
Such an amazing trilogy… well written, excellent character building and tension galore. An interesting exploration of a possible future. The modern caveman tale. This is not a tale about redemption, but a story about overcoming the unknown, of reaching out not because you know there is something out there to grasp, but because you have hope. A hope borne of desperation is still hope.
Well done, sir! I am a fellow Manitoban and quite pleased to read your work.
Such an amazing trilogy… well written, excellent character building and tension galore. An interesting exploration of a possible future. The modern caveman tale. This is not a tale about redemption, but a story about overcoming the unknown, of reaching out not because you know there is something out there to grasp, but because you have hope. A hope borne of desperation is still hope.
Well done, sir! I am a fellow Manitoban and quite pleased to read your work.
July 5, 2023
I really enjoyed this trilogy. I really thought I had the plot all figured out, but there are a few twist that make it interesting.
I like post apocalyptic sagas, this one has a fresh and creative idea.
I read the books in order… Wool, Shift then Dust. Personally I liked this order best. Wool is definitely the most engaging of the three, leaving you with enough questions that are mostly answered in Shift and Dust.
A definite read!
I like post apocalyptic sagas, this one has a fresh and creative idea.
I read the books in order… Wool, Shift then Dust. Personally I liked this order best. Wool is definitely the most engaging of the three, leaving you with enough questions that are mostly answered in Shift and Dust.
A definite read!
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