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Wool

Hugh Howey
An epic story of life, love and survival at all odds and one of the most-talked and anticipated books of the year. In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies. To live, you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple and deadly. They are allowed outside. Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last
Print Book, English, 2013
Century, London, 2013
Fiction
563 pages ; 24 cm
9781780891248, 9781780891231, 1780891245, 1780891237
984739044
Includes excerpt of Shift
"This work contains material previously published as Wool, Wool 2, Wool 3, Wool 4, and Wool 5."
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