Reviews

Wool by Hugh Howey

sara_dont_care's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

alexreadsnstuff's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

bexw's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

ahgeak's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

julesreed's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

elspeth_h's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

jl27's review against another edition

DNF around page 40.

I think this is just not my vibe right now. Writing is fine, story is fine. Just not feeling it

hyzerchan's review against another edition

5.0

Really great

shelasher's review against another edition

4.0

4 Stars

 

Solid 4 stars, I enjoyed this premise. World building was good, writing was good, interesting plot with just enough detail omitted to leave questions for book 2. I will say I didn’t feel the immediate connection I often do with a good sci-fi fantasy book. I think I wasn’t particularly connected to the characters in a meaningful way. I also felt because this was originally published as a series of short stories, there is a lack of plot twists that felt a little flat for me. I kind of knew what was happening from the beginning and the big reveals didn’t feel particularly big to me, it was sort of formulaic for a post-apocalyptic subterranean novel. I will likely read the next book and I would be interested to watch the show to see how the world is interpreted. I understand why this is such a hit for so many people, well written and interesting but for me was just a solid good read, not mind blowing.

star17226's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5