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Wool

Book One of the Silo Series
Series: Silo
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Wool by Hugh Howey is a gripping science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity survives in a giant underground silo. The tightly controlled environment is governed by strict regulations, but as the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise. The novel explores themes of survival, power, and the human spirit's resilience.
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If you enjoy immersive post-apocalyptic worlds with complex societal systems and intriguing mysteries, this thrilling novel offers a captivating read. It delivers a suspenseful narrative full of twists, exploring themes of survival, freedom, and human nature in an expertly crafted dystopian setting.

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Wool

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SEASON 2 OF THE ACCLAIMED SILO SERIES -- BASED ON BOOK 1, WOOL -- NOW ON APPLE TV+

"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

SEASONS 1 & 2 OF THE APPLE TV+ STREAMING SERIES "SILO" ARE BASED ON THE EVENTS IN BOOK ONE OF THE SERIES, WOOL.

THE STORY CONTINUES IN:

SHIFT

DUST

Series: Silo

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Wool by Hugh Howey is praised for its compelling narrative, intricate world-building, and strong character development set in a dystopian future. Readers appreciate the book's suspenseful and engaging plot, which keeps them intrigued throughout. The writing style has been noted for its clarity and ability to convey depth, making it a favourite in the science fiction genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358447849

Publisher: William Morrow & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow & Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 592

About the Author

HUGH HOWEY is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of Wool, Shift, Dust, Beacon 23, Sand, and Machine Learning. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold more than three million copies worldwide. Hugh lives aboard Wayfinder, a fifty-foot catamaran that he is sailing around the world.

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