A review by livinliterary
Wool by Hugh Howey

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Wool is a fascinating and absorbing political sci-fi that completely pulled me in. As an early dystopian novel, it offers a chilling insight into a possible future for humanity—one that feels disturbingly real. The setting alone is incredibly unique, and Howey does an amazing job of making the reader feel the claustrophobia, classism, separation, and overwhelming sense of futility that define life in the silo.

The characters are compelling, and I really felt their frustration and desperation as they navigated this rigid, oppressive world. The political intrigue kept me hooked, and I loved unraveling the mystery of the silo alongside them. While some parts dragged a little, the overall tension and atmosphere more than made up for it.

I’m definitely looking forward to diving into the second installment and seeing where this unsettling, thought-provoking story goes next!