Wool - Omnibus Edition (original 2012; edition 2012)

Started out a little slow, but then it got interesting after the main character left the silo... leaving you wanting to know more. But, when I purchased the second part of the series, it got very slow again and inevitably lost interest. Just couldn't get into it. ( )

Review coming soon. ( )

First off, Wool is five stars for an indie self-pub. Howey deserves all the praise he’s received for this collection and I can’t wait to read more from him. That being said, Wool is not without it’s flaws. The first book is five stars and a must-read, but the second installment meandered a bit and slogged until the surprise ending. After that, the third book rocketed back into action and the mystery kept building through the forth and fifth installments. However, an inclusion of characters in the end felt illogical and forced, as if they were only used to amp up the tension. This, along with a slightly dissatisfying ending, were the only flaws in an otherwise stellar tale. Still, don’t let this minor nitpicking detract anyone from reading this awesome series, since Wool is a terrific post-apocalyptic thriller. ( )

Wool is a great science fiction read, even for those who don't like science fiction. It is character driven. The characters draw you in and the writing keeps you reading. This is truly a word of mouth book and one I encourage you to read and spread the word! Highly recommended and one of the best I have read this year. ( )

a great read in 3 pleasurable evenings ( )