Wool by Hugh Howey

537 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in ...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 69%
tense 66%
dark 64%
emotional 28%
challenging 21%
hopeful 17%
reflective 15%
sad 14%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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