Wool (Wool, #1) in Q&A with Hugh Howey

Jan 03, 2012 Chelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sci-fi, favorites, post-apoc

I stumbled and tripped over this story while looking for knitting/spinning books for my new Kindle. Finished reading it in about an hour, and eagerly purchased the next of 4 pieces (of the eventual 5). This story literally takes you down rabbit hole and even when you reach the end of this one, you still don't know what happened. The last few pages, let you think you have it figured out at least four times and then leave you dizzy with your brain spinning about what the heck just happened. And kn ...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Steph rated it it was amazing

I was very quickly drawn to the main character in this story. Once I started reading, I didn't stop until the end - literally one sitting. I thought I knew at one point what was going to happen, then I changed my mind and thought something different. Then I gave up trying to guess...sort of. Short story, lasting thoughts. I really, really enjoyed reading this! ...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Hope York rated it really liked it

Shelves: dystopian-zombies, kindle

It only took me about an hour to finish so it truly is a short story. There is plenty of detail about characters and such but I really wanted more! Would love to read a full length novel by the author.

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Feb 01, 2012 Evelyn rated it really liked it

This is somewhere between a novelette and a short story. I read it because I was desparate for just something to read. I was really pleasantly surprised by how well it was written and how engaging it was. I'm not sure I would read the 4 sequels. It paints a fairly grim dystopian future. This is perhaps 3 and 3/4 stars.
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