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A review by greatlibraryofalexandra
Wool by Hugh Howey
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
enjoyed this book and will finish the series. I liked a lot of the sociology in it, but there were also times where I found it quite cringe-y and couldn’t help thinking that it was So Clearly Written By A Man.
I think it’s unique and cool that so many men cry openly in this book, because men’s emotions should be embraced and normalized, but Howey seems to have no other way to express emotion than staying that someone was sobbing or crying. It’s not convincing.
Often, the interpersonal relationships felt flat, disingenuous, and slapped together in a hamfisted way that was more of an attempt at general crowd appeal than anything else. I wasn’t a fan of Howey’s writing, either. How many times can one man use the word “Brackish”?
Bernard was a pretty cartoonish villain, and Lukas was just a flat out weak character all around.
I’m interested in the story, but I also think it’s useful to note that I wrote in the margin that it coils have worked better as a short story, and then later found out it started as one. It also has strong “Divergent” vibes, in a very weird way.
Not in a rush to finish, but intrigued! This will likely end up being a series I prefer the TV version of.
I think it’s unique and cool that so many men cry openly in this book, because men’s emotions should be embraced and normalized, but Howey seems to have no other way to express emotion than staying that someone was sobbing or crying. It’s not convincing.
Often, the interpersonal relationships felt flat, disingenuous, and slapped together in a hamfisted way that was more of an attempt at general crowd appeal than anything else. I wasn’t a fan of Howey’s writing, either. How many times can one man use the word “Brackish”?
Bernard was a pretty cartoonish villain, and Lukas was just a flat out weak character all around.
I’m interested in the story, but I also think it’s useful to note that I wrote in the margin that it coils have worked better as a short story, and then later found out it started as one. It also has strong “Divergent” vibes, in a very weird way.
Not in a rush to finish, but intrigued! This will likely end up being a series I prefer the TV version of.