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mbenzz's review
5.0
At this point, reviews for this series are almost a complete waste of time. This is book 8 of the fan-tas-mic Wool Series...obviously, if you're reading it, this ain't your first Hugh Howey Rodeo. Different people have their favorites and least favorites in the series...for instance, my least fav is First Shift, yet it happens to be my sisters favorite of the series.
I do believe, in all honesty, Third Shift is now the standout book for me. When I say it's heart-pounding, I mean it. Mine was going a mile-a-minute when Jimmy was trying to get through the crush of people on the stairs to his father down in IT. And again every single time the bad men tried the code to get into his safe-haven. Jimmy/Solo's story is so energized, which is strange because it's just him. He's all alone, yet there's never a dull moment with Jimmy (except maybe when he's trying to figure out what to do with all his poop...I'm all set with that visual, thanks).
Donald's story, while not as thrilling, is still gripping. Watching him slowly put the pieces of a very disturbing and scary puzzle together is riveting. You think you know what going on, but honestly...you have no idea. I was wrong on so many levels.
So...while I would normally say something like 'Definitely recommend this book!', or, 'You've absolutely got to read this if you're interested!' at the end of a 5-star review, I'm pretty sure that anyone coming to this particular Amazon page is going to download and read this book.
Hugh, thank you again for another amazing book in this series, and the only thing I'm sad about is that you're a mere human who cannot spit these books out as fast as I can read them. You have an amazing talent, and we are so grateful to you for sharing it with us. Now, I guess it's back to staring at the blue line of 'Dust', willing it to move.
I do believe, in all honesty, Third Shift is now the standout book for me. When I say it's heart-pounding, I mean it. Mine was going a mile-a-minute when Jimmy was trying to get through the crush of people on the stairs to his father down in IT. And again every single time the bad men tried the code to get into his safe-haven. Jimmy/Solo's story is so energized, which is strange because it's just him. He's all alone, yet there's never a dull moment with Jimmy (except maybe when he's trying to figure out what to do with all his poop...I'm all set with that visual, thanks).
Donald's story, while not as thrilling, is still gripping. Watching him slowly put the pieces of a very disturbing and scary puzzle together is riveting. You think you know what going on, but honestly...you have no idea. I was wrong on so many levels.
So...while I would normally say something like 'Definitely recommend this book!', or, 'You've absolutely got to read this if you're interested!' at the end of a 5-star review, I'm pretty sure that anyone coming to this particular Amazon page is going to download and read this book.
Hugh, thank you again for another amazing book in this series, and the only thing I'm sad about is that you're a mere human who cannot spit these books out as fast as I can read them. You have an amazing talent, and we are so grateful to you for sharing it with us. Now, I guess it's back to staring at the blue line of 'Dust', willing it to move.
birdloveranne's review
5.0
Fantastic! When I was done I had to go re-read the ending of Wool. I can't wait for August, when the last book comes out. I've pre-ordered, which is something I seldom do!
h3dakota's review
3.0
I loved getting the back story on Solo/Jimmy. I'm looking forward to how it all gets wrapped up in the next part of the series.
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I was, however, deeply shocked that Donald turns into a murderer. I'd expected him to be more the type to commit suicide than do what he'd done - and how did it take him SO long to see what Anna had done? I saw that in First Shift right away.robotcommander's review
4.0
I found this the most interesting of all the Shift books.
I really like the story of Solo/Jimmy
I really like the story of Solo/Jimmy
adamrshields's review
3.0
Short Review: Finally get some back story on Solo and Donald is awake again. This book bring the Wool Series and the Shift series together. A good set up for a new series that can take the story forward.
Full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/third-shift/
Full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/third-shift/
shaun11's review
4.0
The back story catches up to the events of Wool 1-5. These prequels have slowly gained momentum and have deftly set up Howey's next series, Dust, which will follow Juliet and Donald (and Solo I suppose) to some conclusion.
Just enough is revealed in Third Shift to amp up anticipation for the final set of stories. While the series has been paced erratically (along with lesser nitpicks), the overall conception has been compelling enough to make the hiccoughs forgivable.
Will this tragedy conclude with hope or horror? Howey has kept my attention through 8 iterations - we'll see how many more it will take to get people back to the up top - assuming they (or Howey) every get there at all.
Just enough is revealed in Third Shift to amp up anticipation for the final set of stories. While the series has been paced erratically (along with lesser nitpicks), the overall conception has been compelling enough to make the hiccoughs forgivable.
Will this tragedy conclude with hope or horror? Howey has kept my attention through 8 iterations - we'll see how many more it will take to get people back to the up top - assuming they (or Howey) every get there at all.
amglyph's review
5.0
The finale of the Shift series weaves an intricate web. Firstly, the interconnections with the Wool series are developed here, and they are splendid. For example, you now know the person on the other end of the line when Lukas is initiated as IT Head. More importantly, you can sympathize with him. These sorts of twists in the prequel trilogy have shifted the story from a simple oppressive regime to an all-encompassing system of survival in which sacrifice is necessary. This is a system in which someone has to make the hard choices, and that someone is not entirely faceless anymore.
Third Shift is about making the best of the unknown. Old things break down, but they must be maintained for the greater good. This does not apply just to machines. People must adapt and become something new in order to survive. But is this the right way? Is this how we fix society? And if you don't think it's the right way, how do you take control of the system? What would you do if you were in charge? How would you engineer your future? Compelling stuff.
Third Shift is about making the best of the unknown. Old things break down, but they must be maintained for the greater good. This does not apply just to machines. People must adapt and become something new in order to survive. But is this the right way? Is this how we fix society? And if you don't think it's the right way, how do you take control of the system? What would you do if you were in charge? How would you engineer your future? Compelling stuff.
ninjamike's review
5.0
A great conclusion to the Silo series. It nicely wraps up the loose ends from the previous stories while setting up the next phase of the story.