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Wool: Book 1 of Silo, the New York Times bestselling dystopian series, now an Apple TV drama (Wool Trilogy Series) Kindle Edition

by Hugh Howey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 46,556 ratings

In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo.

Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies.

To live, you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others with their optimism.

Their punishment is simple and deadly. They are allowed outside.

Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last.
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'The next Hunger Games' SUNDAY TIMES

'Well written, tense, and immensely satisfying, Wool will be considered a classic for many years in the future.' WIRED

'Howey's Wool is an epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' JUSTIN CRONIN

'Wool is frightening, fascinating, and addictive. In one word, terrific.' KATHY REICHS

'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World.' DAILY EXPRESS

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With Wool Hugh Howey has created a new science fiction classic! The riveting storyline and detailed prose sucks you in immediately and makes you feel like you're right there in the silo with his characters. But unlike them, you'll be in no hurry to leave. ― Ernie Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One

The other reason to have an early night. A must-read. ― Glamour

The characters are well-drawn, and even the villains have a sympathetic side. Secrets unfold with just the right pacing, and I had to set the book down several times and say, ‘Wow,’ when a major twist was revealed ... If you're looking for a good read, you can't do much better than Wool. ― Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Exhilarating, intense, addictive. A novel you will never forget. ― SJ Watson, author of Before I Go to Sleep

Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World. ― Daily Express

Wool started life as a skilful, bleak, short story. Its premise and the dexterity with which Howey pulled it off drew him readers from outside the genre. ― Culture, Sunday Times

The massive underground hit ... Just don’t read it in the dark. ― Sunday Telegraph

Spoken about in the same breath as The Hunger Games and The Passage. ― Independent on Sunday

In Wool, Hugh Howey delivers the key elements of great science fiction: an authentic and detailed future-world; realistic, relatable characters to live in it; and a taut, thoughtful story. Howey’s supple, muscular writing is the icing on the cake. ― Jonathan Hayes, author of Precious Blood

Written in a warm style that never attempts to get too clever, this is the kind of terrific read that's both respectful towards and transcendent of its own genre. ― Sydney Morning Herald

I took a chance on Wool, and found myself engrossed. ― Huffington Post

A compulsive, accessible journey into a sharply realised and well-crafter dystopian world. ― SFX

Frightening yet completely believable ... I can't wait to see how Howey develops Wool into his prequel and sequel. ― Sunday Express

One of the most hotly-anticipated books of 2013. ― Irish Times

Howey can really write ... frightening, intriguing, and mysterious ... it's easy to see why Wool captured readers so quickly. ― Guardian

Wool is incredible ... the best science fiction series I've read in years. ― Douglas Preston

Perhaps the biggest commercial hit so far to have started life as a self-published e-book. ― A N Wilson, Reader's Digest

A warm old-fashioned sort of yarn ― The Sunday Times

It's been a long time since I enjoyed a book as much as this. ― Joanne Harris

This is one of those rare occasions where not only does the book live up to the hype, it exceeds it. ― Bit the Book Blog, Australia

If I read anything better in 2013 in any genre I’ll be very, very surprised. ― Rick O’Shea

A small and zippy vehicle with impressive narrative force...[Howey’s] plot twists like a thrashing serpent in a fisherman’s net. ― Sunday Business Post

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What would you do if the world outside was deadly, and the air you breathed could kill? And you lived in a place where every birth required a death, and the choices you made could save lives or destroy them? This is Jules's story.This is the world of Wool.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00873GRU4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornerstone Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 May 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 0
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448150205
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Silo Series
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Hugh Howey is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of WOOL, MACHINE LEARNING, SAND, BEACON 23, and many others. His works have been translated into over 40 languages with millions of copies sold around the world. WOOL has been adapted into Silo, a TV show from AppleTVPlus. A show based on BEACON 23 is due out in 2023 from AMC. Hugh lives between New York and the UK with his wife, Shay.

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Customers praise this dystopian series as a fantastic opener to the trilogy, with one customer noting that the two sequels are equally as good.

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  • Andrew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stuff
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2025
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    a fantastic book.

    some of the best and most effortless world building I've perhaps ever encountered, almost every chapter builds characters, move the plot and just layers in your understanding of the world.

    and you barely notice it happening.

    a fantastic tense book full of humanity, mystery, drama, and love in a myriad of ways.

    excellent stuff
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  • Chris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling, gripping and unique
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2015
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    0.4 - Mike Lancaster

    "My name is Kyle Straker and I don't exist anymore"

    And so begins the life of Kyle Straker recorded onto old audio tapes. Set in an unknown point in our future, the tapes reveal they contain the history of a past world. But as the novel progresses it is revealed that everything as we know it is a lie, but if what these tapes say are true, doesn't that mean that we are as well?
    This new generation sci fi is absolutely chilling, the whole concept and layout of the persona' s narrative is surprisingly well executed. The novel's plot is haunting and keeps the reader constantly on edge throughout each line and chapter. As it progresses there are so many questions that come to mind as this novel is entirely thought provoking and makes you question, wonder and hope. 0.4 (or Human.4 as it sometimes known) is complex and addictive, it is weird in the best possible way and quite simply brilliant. Lancaster's novel is wholly unique and was the book that made me fall in love with the science fiction genre all those years ago. Not only does it has the typical conventions of its genre, but it also subverts it and turns it entirely inside out. The novel is a transcript of the audio tapes and has annotations to the futuristic `audience' and intelligently comments on present day topics. This is not only entertaining for us as readers and even sometimes creates humour. The plot twists are surprising and are entirely unexpected providing a terrifying psychological horror as the characters become more frantic and as Lancaster develops the narrative. All of these ideas combine excellently and this is one of the main reasons why I love this novel.
    This sophisticated plot is also heightened by the characters who are realistic and three dimensional, allowing us to sympathise with these characters in their desperate plight for answers. Their fears, hopes and anxieties are both vividly and believably drawn by Mike Lancaster. The desperate voices are engaging and wholly believable, every character was a pleasure to meet and become involved with particularly the protagonist of Kyle Straker. His voice resonant and completely sets the tone and emotions of the novel.
    Overall this novel was complex and weirdly wonderful in the best possible way. The multiple layers completely balance each other and fit together brilliantly creating an eerie yet enthralling read.

    Rating: Four Stars

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  • jennywren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing in print right now
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2025
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    After ploughing through some mind numbingly boring books of late I fell upon this. I would not normally have chosen this type of book but the reviews were excellent and I was despairing of all the 'thrillers' I had read of late. And what an incredible read it was - I am now on Book 3. The author not only has a wonderful imagination (too close to reality at times) but is so descriptive with his prose. Every chapter brings new twists and thought provoking situations. I would definately recommend to give this a read - the best thing in print right now.
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  • Riyas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than TV (series one is only about 40% of this book)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2023
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    I watched the TV series first and I liked the concept but not so much the characters and how the plot evolved I bought this cos I read in the that series 1 on TV was only part of the book and I have not been disappointed.
    the characters are much stronger and more defined their motivations are much more believable.
    most of the dramatic scenes in the TV series have been added on.. don't know why the story is compelling enough

    I would say the e book is way better that the TV series except for some parts of too much emotional turmoil.

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    Jules is a stronger more able person than the TV series and more of a leader. none of the emotional baggage Hollywood seems desperate to add on to every character. she is not motivated by the loss of her lover at all she has moved on. jules also figures most of it out herself not needing all the prompts from dead holston etc
    Bernard is more black and white still very unlikable and he does not want to be liked unlike in TV. he is also a small man not the massive one in the TV
    the secret monitoring room does not exist unless its gonna be in the 3rd book. neither is the IT guard dog play a prominent role as in the TV which good in my opinion.
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  • Shubham Kaudewar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Original product.. Good quality
    Reviewed in India on 8 December 2024
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    Just received today. Good quality of pages and looks original. Can't wait to complete it.
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    Reviewed in India on 8 December 2024
    Just received today. Good quality of pages and looks original. Can't wait to complete it.
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  • Matt Pinheiro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-blowing awesome
    Reviewed in Brazil on 27 July 2014
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    It's 3AM and I have been reading the last part straight from 11PM. I just couldn't stop. This book is THAT good.
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in Japan on 25 January 2022
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    Just an incredible book. Strongly recommend to anyone who likes fast-paced novels and intrigue.
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  • jose miguel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad general
    Reviewed in Spain on 25 November 2023
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    Libro muy interesante y entretenido. Un fijo para los amantes de la serie de TV
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  • Alejandro
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is very nice
    Reviewed in Belgium on 21 March 2024
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    I love it, it is exactly like the picture, just the letters are a little bit small
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