Wool - Hugh Howey

Wool

By Hugh Howey

  • Release Date: 2020-05-19
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 413 Ratings

Description

NOW A SERIES ON APPLE TV+ THAT STEPHEN KING CALLS “MYSTERIOUS AND TERRIFICALLY SUSPENSEFUL.... EXCELLENT SCIENCE FICTION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS."

*INCLUDES ORIGINAL NEW ESSAY “A HISTORY OF THE DARKEST YARNS” FROM HUGH HOWEY*

“One of dystopian fiction’s masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World." — Daily Express

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 a single silo.

But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. 

After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.

“Claustrophobic and, at times, genuinely terrifying.” — Washington Post

Reviews

  • Buying the second book.

    5
    By Brickattack13
    Very much enjoyed the writing. Absolute page turner.
  • First book I’ve finished since high school

    5
    By lmackshry
    I watched the tv show silo on Apple TV and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. I heard the books were great so I picked it up and couldn’t put it down. I hadn’t read a book in over 10 years and this novel has me wanting to read more and more.
  • Great book!

    5
    By CohenS_1861
    Watched the series on Apple TV+ and then started at Chapter 30 on this book. It continues the story well. Can’t wait for season 2!
  • Best book ever

    5
    By Technkl
    Can’t wait to read the others. What a story!
  • Couldn’t put it down

    5
    By robotrc
    This a riveting tale of human drive and courage. Awesome read!
  • Great Book

    5
    By ChrisPoplawski
    Watched Silo on Apple TV and absolutely loved it. After a quick google search for any sort of information about a potential season 2, I found it was based on a book and absolutely had to read it. Very excited to start book number 2 here soon, and then the 3rd after that. Great job by the author. Highly recommended.
  • Great

    5
    By Bliky56789
    Great book! Couldn’t put it down!
  • Gripping story

    5
    By Lotech620
    I discovered this series on Apple TV and got obsessed! I couldn’t wait for the fifth episode to be released so I bought the book and binged it in a week. Now, I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
  • Wow

    5
    By TigersJC86
    Fantastic book! This reminded me so much of the early seasons of “Lost” (in all the good ways). There’s so much mystery and suspicion. People that think they fight for right but fight for power and fear. The ending was a big shock in all the right ways!
  • Hooked on Silo

    5
    By Just call me daddy
    I’m not a big reader, but there are always a few of those books you pick up and can’t put down. The ones you reread and forget you’re reading as you’re immersed in another world. This book is an absolute gem, so glad it was recommended because now I have a series to devour.