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The Wool omnibus brings together Hugh Howeyβs stories set in a massive underground silo, where millions have existed for generations in a selfβsustaining environment. The residents are governed by stringent regulations, and any talk of leaving the confinement is strictly prohibited. The narrative explores the tension between institutional authority and the human longing for the unknown, as underground legends of the surface stir doubt and yearning among the community.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Dystopian Fiction
Authors: Hugh Howey
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