A review by lbatch
Shift by Hugh Howey

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

In many ways this was stronger than Wool, but it struggled with the same pacing issues at the end. I liked the three-novella structure, and the exploration of the world as the prologue builds towards the start of Wool.