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Wool - Part One [Kindle Edition]

Hugh Howey
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (652 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Thousands of them have lived underground. They've lived there so long, there are only legends about people living anywhere else. Such a life requires rules. Strict rules. There are things that must not be discussed. Like going outside. Never mention you might like going outside.

Or you'll get what you wish for.


What the press is saying:

Boing Boing's Official Review: "This story is terrific. I was completely immersed, watching Howey slowly paint a picture of a society gone wrong through the eyes and discovery of some truly compelling characters."

Wired.com's Official GeekDad Review: "Howey is among a growing list of authors who are making successful careers of publishing without the assistance of agents and traditional publishing houses. The traditional argument has been that if a book couldn’t find a publisher it probably wasn’t worth reading. However, just as iTunes changed how consumers found music and the way in which bands made their bread, ebook readers, and in particular the Kindle, are changing the ways in which authors find their readers and make a living. All of this means the old assumptions about indie books no longer hold true, and readers need to be prepared to adjust their expectations accordingly. The Wool Omnibus is a great book and deserves recognition as a full fledged contribution to the science fiction genre."


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#1 Bestseller on Amazon * Winner of Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Book of 2012 Award

Product Details

  • File Size: 196 KB
  • Print Length: 528 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Broad Reach (July 30, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005FC52L0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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191 of 206 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Is there more? September 28, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is exactly why I hate short stories!! I loved it from the first page and couldn't put it down!! I remember while reading it, thinking it was so good I should slow down because like a good glass of wine, it's over too soon. In a very short story, you find your head full of ideas and visualizing everything. After I finished it, I thought about it again and again.
Well worth the cheap price, if you like post apocalyptic or dystopian stories, you NEED this book!
Buy it, settle in for a short but enjoyable ride and be prepared to wish it were a VERY FULL length novel.
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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read, harder to put down October 7, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a brilliant piece of dystopian sci fi. It is as I said, hard to read, but it's harder to put it down. You get sucked in pretty damn fast, and flipping pages is just EASY. Hugh Howey puts a fantastic spin on this story, slipping between what you think is happening with what actually happens.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a major case of the screamin' wiggins to go take care of.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Short Story That Stays With You October 2, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is so much I want to say about this short story, but I do not want to give anything away. I just want to say that my iPad kindle app puts a page count of 65 which makes this a very short story. This would normally make me warn others to stay away, but I am going to say something completely against my norm. I highly recommend this short story. The only fault that I find with it is the length. That is only because it is so good. I want more. The ending stayed with me long after I finished the story.

This story epitomizes the reason I sometimes read short stories. It is like a brisk walk instead of a long hike. It is satisfying in a different way than a full length novel.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
This is an outstanding read. I was immediately drawn in and could not wait to turn to the next page. Read more
Published 1 day ago by James
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book
Novel story, great characters, twist ending, dark, engrossing, short, to the point. The author really hit it out of the park with this book
Published 1 day ago by chem engr
4.0 out of 5 stars Wool
A totally unexpectedly interesting short story. Once I got my bearings in this dystopian future, I loved the twist and surprise ending.
Published 1 day ago by Hannah Maier
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Couldn't put it down! The storyline is amazing and the character very realistic. I personally like how both men are women in this series are portrayed with enough complexity to... Read more
Published 1 day ago by T. Hernandez Gonzalez
4.0 out of 5 stars Wool-part one
A very intriguing and imaginative story line. Can't wait to read the next episode. Hugh Howey has a real winner.
Published 2 days ago by samuel a hendrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Good first one
For a short story, I liked it. I'm curious to see how it goes from here (looks like the story gets pretty long). But, I will say that i liked it initially.
Published 2 days ago by Hadamas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
I am now reading the whole series, since I just have to see how the author has decided to progress this society.
Published 3 days ago by Dianne De Jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars Dystopian Genius
Perfect hook--I will be reading the rest. For a writing instructor, this work is an excellent example of "Show; don't tell."
Published 4 days ago by Malys Aforethought
5.0 out of 5 stars this story just sucks you in from the first word!
I seldom buy short stories. I almost never write reviews. This SHORT story (49pages on my iPad Kindle app), completely captured my attention and imagination. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Karla Bevard
4.0 out of 5 stars Really excellent story
Really excellent story. The only reason I give it 4* is because it was too short. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series very soon.
Published 4 days ago by Conrad Acosta III
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