Summary & Study Guide Wool by Hugh Howey Omnibus Edition

by BookRags

This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopia

79 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 6, 2014

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rereading of the post apocalyptic world, starts incredibly compelling, wears a tad thin towards the end, but is a really interesting take on the psychology of keeping the last remnants of humanity locked up and kept safe for their own protection

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay overall I guess. Very creative scenario. I found myself skipping forward through pages of long narrative to get back to some action.

[Justin Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

The interesting story of how this book was born and grown through reddit is perhaps more prescient of the book industry's future than the story is of science, health technology, and war.

The story was compelling and unique, especially by science fiction standards. Editing could have helped this series considerably along. The author is fearless with the fate of his characters, which makes it exciting at times. On other occasions, characters are explored late without advancing the plot, disrupting the pace. It was also a bit stretched, which made it easy to put down for long periods of time before returning to it - a good book for someone who spends lots of time in an airport.

Book club comments...I really liked the moral ambiguity of the characters, each of whom seemed to be pursuing what they regarded as in society's best interest. Ultimately, was senator Thurman a "good" guy for saving the human race, or an evil man for taking direct control of the genocide? I thought it could be regarded as an exploration of humanity's fate if it is most shaped by those who are the most egotistical in the superiority of their own judgments (as seen in Thurman, Donald, Anna, and Juliette, all but Thurman explore this aspect of themselves at some point in the story).

I was the most unhappy with the development of Anna, who for no reason apparent has a romantic attraction to Donald. This attraction makes her murder more emotionally significant, but despite her importance she primarily served to advance the ambitions and status of her male relationships rather than having genuine interests of her own. A book 6 that traced through the stories from her perspective given her conflicting roles would be a book that I would read.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only thing I really didn't like about this book was how as soon as you started to like a character,he killed him or her. I almost gave up reading early on, because I felt like it wasn't getting anywhere. As you read, though, you will see that the writer is trying to establish how uncertain life is in a world where there are few resources. Rules must be followed for the survival of society,even if the the day to day is dismal.

[Nick W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting saga, the final book shed some light onto a much larger storyline. It will be interesting to see if he keeps publishing these on his own. Cool idea. Decent writing. If you enjoy scifi, you'll enjoy the story.

[Kaiahurd · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half of the series was slow going, but from then on I enjoyed it!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. Enjoyed it to the end.

[Helen Machuga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing plot, interesting characters. Actually read the book, not the summary.

[Anastasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

[Patrick Brady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, with constant twists and turns. I would recommend! Reminds me a bit of hunger game style, or divergent.