This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. 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 allowed to go outside.*** What the press is saying: ***Boing Boing’s … ***
Boing Boing’s Official Review: “This story is terrific. I was completely immersed, watching Howey slowly paint a picture of a society gone wrong through the eyes and discovery of some truly compelling characters.”
Wired.com’s Official GeekDad Review: “Howey is among a growing list of authors who are making successful careers of publishing without the assistance of agents and traditional publishing houses. The traditional argument has been that if a book couldn’t find a publisher it probably wasn’t worth reading. However, just as iTunes changed how consumers found music and the way in which bands made their bread, ebook readers, and in particular the Kindle, are changing the ways in which authors find their readers and make a living. All of this means the old assumptions about indie books no longer hold true, and readers need to be prepared to adjust their expectations accordingly. The Wool Omnibus is a great book and deserves recognition as a full fledged contribution to the science fiction genre.”
WOOL went from a self-published short story to a blockbuster New York Times bestseller in 2012 (New York Times, October 2012). The work has been translated into over 40 languages, and was picked up by Ridley Scott and 20th Century Fox for a feature film adaptation.
Note from the author: This Omnibus Edition collects the five Wool books into a single volume. It is for those who arrived late to the party and who wish to save a dollar or two while picking up the same stories in a single package.
The first Wool story was released as a standalone short in July of 2011. Due to reviewer demand, the rest of the story was released over the next six months. My thanks go out to those reviewers who clamored for more. Without you, none of this would exist. Your demand created this as much as I did.
more
One of the most engrossing science fiction stories I have read in a long time. Fortunately, it is easy to imagine and read. Author Hugh Howey does a great job painting a picture of the place and leading you to care or not for the characters.
Pretty good.
Predictable
I highly recommend the Wool Omnibus edition.
I like Howey’s books…so long as you are a fan of dark dystopian fiction, this is a good selection.
This apocalyptic novel kept my interest and provided enough action, plot twists, situations, and character development to keep any reader busy. It looks huge if you get a paper copy, which can be daunting if you aren’t a fast reader, but the bigger the better sometimes, and this one was definitely a keeper. Loved it.
Creative storyline, has good action. You think you know what’s going to happen and then it surprises you. There were a couple slow parts but nothing enough to keep me away. I’d recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good young adult book for ages 15+.
I have enjoyed all of Hugh Howey’s books and his Siloh series is no exception. Definitely dystopic genre and somewhat bleak, but I enjoyed all of the Siloh books and I like how each book builds on the previous ones.
THIS IS SCARY TO ME! I AVE JUST STARTED READING H. HOWEY AND MUST SAY HE HAS AN INTERESTING WAY OF MAKING ONE THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE. I CAN’T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK!
In this epic dystopian novel, we’re introduced to a world in which mankind is now living underground in a silo. Memories of why or how it came to be are lost, and life in Silo 18 is rigorously controlled by the threat of ‘cleaning’, a punishment for those who break the rules. When a member of society commits a crime, they are sent outside, to an earth filled with poisonous air and unlivable conditions. Despite being outfitted in a protective suit, cleaners ultimately die, but not before they’re expected to clean the viewfinders with a strip of wool, to ensure that those inside can still see the world outside. While the novel follows many characters, at the center is Juliette, a woman who works as a mechanic deep in the bowels of the silo. This is her story, of her rise to the upper levels as the new sheriff, and the realization that there is much more than just the confined world in which they all reside. A well-written and complex tale of fear and the suppression of ideas, brainwashing, and, ultimately, the will to live. I was enthralled.
I found the series fascinating. It did what all good science fiction does–create a multi-faceted world based on certain premises and then populate it with normal people and see how they react. The range of characters–and their reaction–kept me up late way too many nights wondering what would happen next.
The first story caught my interest when it first came out. Couldn’t get back into the universe enough to enjoy the rest of the stories.
Completely original!! Loved this, especially the bit about star mapping.
Best series I’ve ever read and I have read thousands of books.
Totally original and engrossing. Probably the best SciFi series I’ve read. Can’t stop at just one.
One of my favorite sci fi futuristic series. I started the first when the short story was offered for free and got hooked! Recommended to many family and friends
Well written, and could very well come to pass given the current leadership in the United States. The book stands alone though there is a previous book in the series, I believe.
A classic on the level of Ray Bradbury. A must-read.
I’ve read all of the books in this series. Wool started it all. Kept me buying book after book.
Fascinating series. While reading this book, you can almost imagine a future world where this scenario might actually happen.