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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
Writing the review on the saga.
I love the world. The first book takes us on a bit of a tour, and has us wondering who the main characters may end up being. The fact that it initially was a set of short stories explains that a bit.
That setup really helps set the stage, and then get us wondering why we're here.
Shift then comes in and gives us the background, while Dust rolls the two together as we draw to a conclusion.
I was left a little wanting at the end...
- What about Silo 40 - are they there? Did they get out? Are they out in the world?
- My expectation is that a solid half of the silos are still running at the time of the book ending... what about other silos? Do they get released? What happens to silos after Silo 1 goes down.. computer systems flake out? Nobody on the other end of the line for IT... etc.
I can imagine that this is why Mr. Howey opens the world up to other writers - I have not read the sil0 stories yet, maybe some of that is in there before other authors weigh in.
Really glad I read the series - great combination of writing talent and a great world!
I love the world. The first book takes us on a bit of a tour, and has us wondering who the main characters may end up being. The fact that it initially was a set of short stories explains that a bit.
That setup really helps set the stage, and then get us wondering why we're here.
Shift then comes in and gives us the background, while Dust rolls the two together as we draw to a conclusion.
I was left a little wanting at the end...
- What about Silo 40 - are they there? Did they get out? Are they out in the world?
- My expectation is that a solid half of the silos are still running at the time of the book ending... what about other silos? Do they get released? What happens to silos after Silo 1 goes down.. computer systems flake out? Nobody on the other end of the line for IT... etc.
I can imagine that this is why Mr. Howey opens the world up to other writers - I have not read the sil0 stories yet, maybe some of that is in there before other authors weigh in.
Really glad I read the series - great combination of writing talent and a great world!
OH MY GOSH. This is impressive. I've never read anything quite like this, and I'm so glad Hugh Howey exists.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Unfortunately there is a hard drop-off with every book. Where the first part does a great job building a mystery and establishing a world, the second part feels way too slow and a bit boring tbh. The third book really takes the cake in being so slow, only to rush and end the story so fast and without really caring to do its characters justice. They are just fine with everything, they are grieving for characters that were barely fleshed out, and things just happen to work out some way or other. Was rather disappointed after the first book.
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A completed series reread to go with the new adaptation. Same thoughts as before. Wool holds up, and the rest just continues (and goes back) and adds context.
And by the way…halfway into season one, it is amazing what the new creators are doing with the adaptation.
And by the way…halfway into season one, it is amazing what the new creators are doing with the adaptation.