Wool by Hugh Howey

509 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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 This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the resid...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 69%
tense 67%
dark 63%
emotional 28%
challenging 21%
hopeful 17%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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