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avid_read's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lithoetch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sommanita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
vandelocht's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
sethsimmons122's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
I have had the omnibus on my shelves for well over a year, maybe even two. I decided that after the first story I am not going to continue. Man, that was dreadful and boring and the ending just plain sucked, it felt like it went on forever while it was just a bit around 40-ish pages.. It took me two sittings and well over an hour to read 49 pages. There are so many things I have questions about and the ending just sucked (if it had ended in another way I would have enjoyed it so so much more now it wast just anti-climatic). Plus, why the fuck do these guys only have stairs? And apparently, given the lengthy descriptions one that go on and on and on and on and on.
I couldn't give a flip about the characters.
1.5 stars because the idea was OK (people in a silo, dead (or not) world above) and there were some parts I liked. But in overall, not going to continue. Nope. This is going on the big stack of books to be donated or put into tiny libraries in my town.
I couldn't give a flip about the characters.
1.5 stars because the idea was OK (people in a silo, dead (or not) world above) and there were some parts I liked. But in overall, not going to continue. Nope. This is going on the big stack of books to be donated or put into tiny libraries in my town.
tashenone's review against another edition
5.0
Hierarchy at the End of the World
This story was a unique deep dive into human behavior and psychology. The statement it ends up making, which is of course that humans cannot coexist without some system of control in place, is as old as time itself but the journey the characters take you on makes getting there fresh and new. Knowledge is power in this world of artificial light and Howey does a stellar job of pulling back the curtain piece by piece. Once the final picture is revealed, you’ll kick yourself for not seeing it sooner, which is testament to the craftsmanship of this author’s world-building technique. This universe has the potential to be quite vast despite the limiting space of the Silo itself which again showcases Howey’s forethought and skill.
This story was a unique deep dive into human behavior and psychology. The statement it ends up making, which is of course that humans cannot coexist without some system of control in place, is as old as time itself but the journey the characters take you on makes getting there fresh and new. Knowledge is power in this world of artificial light and Howey does a stellar job of pulling back the curtain piece by piece. Once the final picture is revealed, you’ll kick yourself for not seeing it sooner, which is testament to the craftsmanship of this author’s world-building technique. This universe has the potential to be quite vast despite the limiting space of the Silo itself which again showcases Howey’s forethought and skill.
ianalso's review against another edition
5.0
so tense! i had to take breaks to let myself calm down. incredibly engaging with beautiful world building, i can only hope the next book is just as good
// looking at reviews it seems that they are not and i am trusting that and leaving the silo story to end here on a hopeful note
// looking at reviews it seems that they are not and i am trusting that and leaving the silo story to end here on a hopeful note