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mbenzz's review
5.0
I have been waiting VERY impatiently for this book to come out, and I blew through it in 2 nights. I hate to use cheesy book-review cliches, but this is absolutely another 'impossible-to-put-down' installment to the Wool series. Seriously...it's fantastic. So many times you read a series of books where, more often than not, the further the series progresses, the weaker it gets. That is not the case with Wool. Each book brings it's own important element to the story as a whole, and it's next to impossible to tear yourself away from it.
Now, upon starting this, some people may be a little lost as to WHEN these events are occurring in the Wool timeline. There's no mention of Jules or any other characters we recognize from the original 5 books, but I finally realized towards the end that everything in Second Shift takes place BEFORE Jules and Sheriff Holston's time. This is the story of the uprising THEIR grandparents spoke of.
This book also gives us a much clearer picture as to what happened in 'our' time...why the silos came to be, why the world was destroyed, and it gives us a bigger glimpse into the inner workings of Silo 1, and just how much control they have over all the other silo's.
At first, I was bummed when I found out Jules and Solo weren't going to be a part of this story, and I was kind of snobby about the idea of meeting and getting to know new characters, but Mission is a likable guy. Even though he's trying his hardest not to be, he is the epitome of the type of person that makes up each of the silos. A hardworking guy who's trying to make sense of the steel world he's been born into.
Overall, I ABSOLUTELY recommend this book, and if you've already read the first 6 Wool books, then reviews are pointless for you since you're going to read the seventh (and the eighth, and the ninth) regardless of what any reviewer has to say. The only disappointment I have about this book is how quickly I got through it, because now I'm forced to check Mr. Howey's website each day hoping that little blue line indicating the progress of Third Shift has moved up a bit :)
Now, upon starting this, some people may be a little lost as to WHEN these events are occurring in the Wool timeline. There's no mention of Jules or any other characters we recognize from the original 5 books, but I finally realized towards the end that everything in Second Shift takes place BEFORE Jules and Sheriff Holston's time. This is the story of the uprising THEIR grandparents spoke of.
This book also gives us a much clearer picture as to what happened in 'our' time...why the silos came to be, why the world was destroyed, and it gives us a bigger glimpse into the inner workings of Silo 1, and just how much control they have over all the other silo's.
At first, I was bummed when I found out Jules and Solo weren't going to be a part of this story, and I was kind of snobby about the idea of meeting and getting to know new characters, but Mission is a likable guy. Even though he's trying his hardest not to be, he is the epitome of the type of person that makes up each of the silos. A hardworking guy who's trying to make sense of the steel world he's been born into.
Overall, I ABSOLUTELY recommend this book, and if you've already read the first 6 Wool books, then reviews are pointless for you since you're going to read the seventh (and the eighth, and the ninth) regardless of what any reviewer has to say. The only disappointment I have about this book is how quickly I got through it, because now I'm forced to check Mr. Howey's website each day hoping that little blue line indicating the progress of Third Shift has moved up a bit :)
birdloveranne's review
5.0
Another fantastic Hugh Howey book. I can't recommend this series enough. The last chapter just blew me away!
h3dakota's review
3.0
I liked this story better than First Shift, but still not as much as Wool. I am definitely looking forward to Dust.
adamrshields's review
4.0
Book Review - The apocalypse is off track. Donald has been awoken because it is believed that he is the only one that can save the project. Two real strengths of this series. The ability to have very few ongoing characters, but still have a series that moves well. And tight, compact writing.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/second-shift-order-wool-7-by-hugh-howey/
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/second-shift-order-wool-7-by-hugh-howey/
prismsquare's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
“When there’s only God to blame, we forgive him. When it’s our fellow man, we must destroy him.” - Second Shift: Order, Hugh Howey
This was much better than First Shift. I was deeply enthralled by the character Mission and the life of a porter. What captivating me about the silo series was really the inner workings of it. How could people survive under ground for supposedly 500 years.
In Mission's chapter you got to see small snippets of that. Visiting the water treatment levels and the workings of Donald's chapters which focused more on the psychology of the life's inside the silo and how small changes can have big impacts on the longevity of a silo.
I am curious about how they were able to follow Donald outside without any suit. I assume they have some sort of immunity to the nanos but it was still surprising.
There was a lot of moments where I gasped out loud which always means a book is great.
I easily give this a 4.75 stars. I am sad Mission's story is over though. I loved him.
This was much better than First Shift. I was deeply enthralled by the character Mission and the life of a porter. What captivating me about the silo series was really the inner workings of it. How could people survive under ground for supposedly 500 years.
In Mission's chapter you got to see small snippets of that. Visiting the water treatment levels and the workings of Donald's chapters which focused more on the psychology of the life's inside the silo and how small changes can have big impacts on the longevity of a silo.
There was a lot of moments where I gasped out loud which always means a book is great.
I easily give this a 4.75 stars. I am sad Mission's story is over though. I loved him.
shaun11's review
3.0
More secrets revealed. If you've already read the first six parts to this series you might as well buckle in. Howey suggests that we'll catch up to Wool's Juliet by Third Shift (part 8), so these prequels are blurring the lines into parallel novels.
Personally, I enjoyed this one more than First Shift. However, my fascination is more about learning back story than it is with actual affinity for Donald and 'friends.'
Personally, I enjoyed this one more than First Shift. However, my fascination is more about learning back story than it is with actual affinity for Donald and 'friends.'
amglyph's review
5.0
The major themes of the series really come into focus here. Life, death, hope, fear, love, responsibility -- these are teased out of the thoughts of the well-developed main characters. Pacing is excellent with most of the book being continuously (but not overbearingly) suspenseful.