paperback, 576 pagine
Pubblicato il 22 Marzo 2016 da John Joseph Adams/Mariner Books.
Shift goes back to show the first days of the Silo, and the beginning of the end In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event. At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, humankind discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened
Much like the first book I was at the edge of my seat at the end of every chapter as the mystery continued to unfold.
Avviso sul contenuto Yar there be spoilers here (not specific plot points but overall story things)
Yes I am very clever for that title.
Great follow up to Wool. Didn’t go where I thought it would - but glad Howey did what he did.
The edition I have had a nice afterword from the author and I appreciated the insight to his thought process for the plot.
I liked going back to see how it all ended up (or started?) where it did in Wool. Getting Solo’s story was fantastic. Finding out why the silos were made (fanatics!! Who’da think? Yes I’m being sarcastic there) was a good choice as well.
Looking forward to the rest of Juliette’s story. Interested to see if/when she meets Donald.
Don't get me wrong, world building is good and Hugh Howey does a good job doing just that, but I didn't get hooked at all. I was looking forward to finishing it. I personally know people that loved it and were happy to start with the next book as soon as they finished this, but that wasn't me.
The story is just dragging along, nothing that exciting going on, the plot is also relatively unsurprising. I started this book and it read like I'm just going through the motions. It's probably just not my jam, but I have to admit, it's well written in a way. I can see what people might enjoy about it.
I am not able to really recommend it, but I can also not recommend against it. I guess my opinion on this is just not interesting.
