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slvstrlpz's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
bone_ghost's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
bartbandy's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this. Would like to have had more, maybe split it up the same as he did the Silo series, there is definitely more story here. Give me more! lol
leahjoybird's review against another edition
5.0
I was really looking forward to another long work by Hugh Howey. I love the Molly Fyde and Wool books, and bought this the day it came out. It did not disappoint. It, like Wool, is a post-apocalyptic story, but the circumstances a vastly different. This is a darker reality, and the characters and language reflect the grittiness and violence in this destroyed world.
I did feel that the ending left a lot of questions unanswered. I hope this means that there is more to come, but even if there isn't more, I am happy with the overall hopefulness that the story concluded with. We are left to imagine the characters moving on and living (better?) lives.
I did feel that the ending left a lot of questions unanswered. I hope this means that there is more to come, but even if there isn't more, I am happy with the overall hopefulness that the story concluded with. We are left to imagine the characters moving on and living (better?) lives.
jeffreypfisher's review against another edition
4.0
Didn't appreciate this as much as the Silo series, but still a good read, imaginative worldbuilding, and intricate plotting. Its sequel going into the TBR pile next.
kauffman_85's review against another edition
4.0
It was a run easy read. These really isn't much depth to it, but it was exciting. It reminded me far too much of the movie Waterworld. I enjoyed the Dust series significantly more.
badcanadian's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a big fan of Howey and have enjoyed everything of his I've read. No disappointment with Sand. Engaging characters, intriguing storyline, creative premise.
pjmcgovern's review against another edition
4.0
Howey creates another interesting world in sand and tells another great story. He also keeps us wanting more leaving any questions unanswered and open to your imagination. Good read.
jonjas's review against another edition
4.0
Really well-written, it moves along quickly and the characters feel real. My biggest complaint would be the lack of background- obviously it’ll be explained later in the series, but when nothing is explained I’m left wondering “ok, but why is it like this?” You can’t help but ask how such an improbably world came to be, and it takes you outta the story a bit.
It’s also a bit too fast-paced at points. There’s plenty of description, that’s not what I mean- it’s more that you’re whisked from one exciting event to another with no time to catch your breath. It’s all action, and fun as that is- you want some build-up at a certain point. That and (spoiler).. you know the main characters will make it out ok. It’s kinda a thing with a lot of fiction of this ilk, no one wants to kill off a protagonist, but it also makes things feel somewhat inevitable.
On the positive side- Howry does well in sneaking some very real social commentary in there. Idk if it’s intended, I shouldn’t say “sneaking” as if he isn’t just writing what he knows of humanity- but the way the social classes work, the rich lording over everything, that one asshole (spoiler) turning on his people for a spot at the table- it all feels very real, very reflective of our own world. It’s never overwhelming or out of place.
Very well done book, overall. Might have to read the rest of the series in the future.
It’s also a bit too fast-paced at points. There’s plenty of description, that’s not what I mean- it’s more that you’re whisked from one exciting event to another with no time to catch your breath. It’s all action, and fun as that is- you want some build-up at a certain point. That and (spoiler).. you know the main characters will make it out ok. It’s kinda a thing with a lot of fiction of this ilk, no one wants to kill off a protagonist, but it also makes things feel somewhat inevitable.
On the positive side- Howry does well in sneaking some very real social commentary in there. Idk if it’s intended, I shouldn’t say “sneaking” as if he isn’t just writing what he knows of humanity- but the way the social classes work, the rich lording over everything, that one asshole (spoiler) turning on his people for a spot at the table- it all feels very real, very reflective of our own world. It’s never overwhelming or out of place.
Very well done book, overall. Might have to read the rest of the series in the future.