Wool (Silo, #1)

by Hugh Howey

[nannah]

Book content warnings:
ableist language

Basically, Wool is a futuristic dystopia where the Earth's land is barren and its air toxic. People now live in an underground "silo" and live in a world of rules and lies and ignorance. But is that better or worse than learning the truth?

OK, wow. This was one hell of a ride. I can't remember the last time I'd read a book this . . . substantial,, you know? It's really one you can sink your teeth into. Well, it's really five books in one, but I'm really glad I got the "in one" version or I'm not sure I would've made it to the third.

I can't really tell you the reason why, because it's really, really spoilery and would completely ruin book one and two (and three, for that matter). But it's definitely not anything to do with the writing, which is lovely. Or the world, which is pretty much tangible. Or the characters, which are written with such care (with the exception of Bernard who's a bit over-the-top, but that's probably a matter of opinion).

This book has also introduced to me my newest favorite character: Juliette Nichols. She's wonderful and strong and flawed and I have the biggest crush on her. Should you read the book just for her? Absolutely.

One thing I would say is that for a book that goes into many characters' PoVs, the voice doesn't change. At all. Like At All at all. No matter what gender, age, experience, etc., (except for the fact they're all white . . . Juliette maybe isn't, but it does make me roll my eyes all the same).

Anyway, so glad I picked this up. And thanks to goodreads, I've learned there's more books to read in this series and I'm really happy.