In a weird way, I honestly couldn’t imagine reading wool without seeing the show first. Helps you visualize the silo in a way the book doesn’t really describe. And no real spoilers because the show is only the first half of the book and the second half is SO MUCH better so you’ll really want to read it after seeing the first season of the show.
I agree, in the book, the staircase is described as just diamond-plate sheets of steel welded to a pole, and the levels just have doorways for entry. Its so much better when you give it the beautiful set production of the series.
Anyone else have a problem with Mechanical being in such low regard in the Silo's social and power structure? Common sense would have the people in Mechanical be as important as the doctors. If the power and water systems fail...everyone dies. Judicial and IT can disappear but Mechanical is the lifeblood of the Silo.
Isn't that how we live in the world today though - a lot of the most important roles that keep society functioning are the lowest paid, under-appreciated and sidelined folk. Eg. Nurses, carers, waste disposal, etc etc ... I felt like it was a deliberate choice to paint them this way. Blue collar Vs white collar
This reflects current social stratification. I worked in the lower basement of a high rise maintaining large equipment like boilers, chillers and water pumps. As you say, it would make sense to respect the people in that department since we kept them from freezing in winter or boiling in summer. They had water 500 feet in the air. One owner/resident claimed only about five people in the world understood his work. I have a college education and value critical thinking and asked him what it was about. He said, "Oh no, you work with your hands, you wouldn't understand."
I’d say it’s pretty close to real life. The government puts emphasis on restricting farmers and the like yet unimportant (or rather less necessary to support life) roles are put on a tall pedestal. I know it’s still a jump from agriculture to mechanical, but the lines seem pretty parallel to me
I think that’s the point. Mechanical was the biggest threat. They would be the ones most likely to figure out what’s going on. Keeping them separated from everyone else kept them in check.
I would say civilisation exists because of everyone, of all jobs. Þe deaþ of everyone from a loss of energy would be more immediate, but routing energy where it's needed, þats IT, and try keep people working togeþer for a common good wiþout some kind of auþority. Eventually, someþing would break, and individualism would facilitate breaking þe previous two systems
I read the books years ago, haven’t watched the series, but the books have stayed with me so deeply. I think about Silo saga often. You will live in that world when you read the trilogy, in a way that you won’t with most books. It’s so immersive and, yeah, pretty bleak at times. I’ve read all of Howey’s work and this is his magnum opus. Very much doubt he’ll come close to replicating this work qualitatively. And it’s in some quantity, too. Fantastic vision & scope.
@@megansreadingrevelations it’s pretty dark in the middle, don’t you find? Shift, I mean? Great, but very grim. It makes the third act all the more triumphant, I think.
I just found out about the show two days ago, already waiting for episode 8. It’s a really fascinating story I’m defiantly going to be reading the book! Kind of excited there is even a book series.
In Shift, we learn more about how the world above ended and it's probably not what you'd expect but in terms of ethical philosophy it made me absolutely livid.
Yes, I got the book, Thanks! And I noticed on Apple TV a series called "Silo"? I guess that's Wool in Applespeak? Great review! Maybe the author is laying ground for the next book in the series? I love your videos!
Because I bought the book The Silo and was surprised that there was another previous book, and now I am stuck: should I start reading the Silo or should I buy the previous parts and read them, then read the Silo? Will I understand the book The Silo without reading the previous parts? @@megansreadingrevelations
I thought the book was great. I kinda thought it ended abruptly but liked it anyways. I was hoping there would be a little more controversy at the end but oh well. Does anyone know if the third book goes back to silo 18? From what I’ve read, it seems like the second book doesn’t
The second book is a prequel. You actually follow, in part, the great uprising in the Silo's past... and you NEED this backstory to follow the third book
I remember when the Amazon Kindle was invented. I was excited & horrified at the same time. I was worried that by 2025 we would have to go to a Museum to view actual "Paper" Books. My question to you: "Are we completely out of the woods yet? Or should we be worried that traditional books may still disappear in the future?" There's nothing better than physically holding a book in your hand while reading!
Personally, I prefer reading on the Kindle and there is nothing better than being able to take literally hundreds of books with you everywhere you go and the ability to get new books without needing to go anywhere etc… I don’t think physical books will disappear, but I can definitely see them taking a backseat other than being collectibles
I hope books slowly disappear its not good for the wheatear and for the world world climate, we can read from kindle, I understand the feeling of holding a book in your hand while reading, but giving it a deep thought its selfish if its affecting so much now days, just like plastic and so many things more.
It's the words that matter, not the device (book/e-book/parchment/stone tablets/cave wall) you read it on. I thought the same until I got my first Kindle. I was ignorant.
Maybe it’s just me, but although I enjoyed the story, the science was so bad as to be distracting. And it only gets worse in the second book. (Haven’t finished the 3rd book yet). This is a common problem with post-apocalyptic books but was really bad here.
Nice review! I loved the book and didn’t find it as predictable as you (but that probably says more about my naïveté 😅). For those of you who don’t have time to read the entire book, I’m working on a chapter by chapter summary on YT! th-cam.com/video/6k2nNYwOhqU/w-d-xo.html
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Check out my review for Shift (Silo Book 2) here!
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In a weird way, I honestly couldn’t imagine reading wool without seeing the show first. Helps you visualize the silo in a way the book doesn’t really describe. And no real spoilers because the show is only the first half of the book and the second half is SO MUCH better so you’ll really want to read it after seeing the first season of the show.
I agree, in the book, the staircase is described as just diamond-plate sheets of steel welded to a pole, and the levels just have doorways for entry. Its so much better when you give it the beautiful set production of the series.
Anyone else have a problem with Mechanical being in such low regard in the Silo's social and power structure? Common sense would have the people in Mechanical be as important as the doctors. If the power and water systems fail...everyone dies. Judicial and IT can disappear but Mechanical is the lifeblood of the Silo.
Isn't that how we live in the world today though - a lot of the most important roles that keep society functioning are the lowest paid, under-appreciated and sidelined folk. Eg. Nurses, carers, waste disposal, etc etc ... I felt like it was a deliberate choice to paint them this way. Blue collar Vs white collar
This reflects current social stratification. I worked in the lower basement of a high rise maintaining large equipment like boilers, chillers and water pumps. As you say, it would make sense to respect the people in that department since we kept them from freezing in winter or boiling in summer. They had water 500 feet in the air.
One owner/resident claimed only about five people in the world understood his work. I have a college education and value critical thinking and asked him what it was about. He said, "Oh no, you work with your hands, you wouldn't understand."
I’d say it’s pretty close to real life. The government puts emphasis on restricting farmers and the like yet unimportant (or rather less necessary to support life) roles are put on a tall pedestal. I know it’s still a jump from agriculture to mechanical, but the lines seem pretty parallel to me
I think that’s the point. Mechanical was the biggest threat. They would be the ones most likely to figure out what’s going on. Keeping them separated from everyone else kept them in check.
I would say civilisation exists because of everyone, of all jobs. Þe deaþ of everyone from a loss of energy would be more immediate, but routing energy where it's needed, þats IT, and try keep people working togeþer for a common good wiþout some kind of auþority. Eventually, someþing would break, and individualism would facilitate breaking þe previous two systems
I read the books years ago, haven’t watched the series, but the books have stayed with me so deeply. I think about Silo saga often. You will live in that world when you read the trilogy, in a way that you won’t with most books. It’s so immersive and, yeah, pretty bleak at times. I’ve read all of Howey’s work and this is his magnum opus. Very much doubt he’ll come close to replicating this work qualitatively. And it’s in some quantity, too. Fantastic vision & scope.
That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing. I am still thinking about the themes he presented in this series :)
@@megansreadingrevelations it’s pretty dark in the middle, don’t you find? Shift, I mean? Great, but very grim. It makes the third act all the more triumphant, I think.
I agree. Especially as Donald gets his memories back. The second book is my favorite.
I recently saw the series on appletv , and it does has a interesting premise, thanks for the review !
Thanks for watching ❤️
I just found out about the show two days ago, already waiting for episode 8. It’s a really fascinating story I’m defiantly going to be reading the book! Kind of excited there is even a book series.
In Shift, we learn more about how the world above ended and it's probably not what you'd expect but in terms of ethical philosophy it made me absolutely livid.
Absolutely. I loved all the background information Shift provided.
Unnecessarily long for my taste.
Shift was a brilliant sequel
I just finished reading Wool, can't wait to start Shift.
Shift definitely expands the world and provides backstory but it is a dense read!
After watching Silo on #Apple tv 👀
I’m on chapter 15 on Wool right now, I like how they go more in depth about how long it took Marnes and the mayor down to the bottom
Definitely. It gives you an idea of how big the Silo actually is. Thank you for watching 💜
How can I get the book please?
Episodes 3,4,5,6 were painfully boring. I really liked Episodes 1,2,7,8,9,10. The beginning and end were really good, the middle of the story was meh.
finally found a guy who i agree with!!
I thought this was a good read but the plot dragged a little bit for me. I’m debating if I should finish the trilogy but we’ll see.
how recycling (even of human remains) work in this world is so fascinating
Absolutely. Recycling everything possible is vital because they have such limited resources 🤯
Yes, I got the book, Thanks! And I noticed on Apple TV a series called "Silo"? I guess that's Wool in Applespeak? Great review! Maybe the author is laying ground for the next book in the series? I love your videos!
Yes the show is based of the book. I hope you enjoy it :)
How many books you reckon you read in the last ten years Megan ? loving the channel by the way bout to subscuribe
Probably between 80-100 haha. Thanks for watching :)
I finished wool yesterday and it really was an amazing read. If I didn’t have so many books on my tbr I’d be running to buy shift right now haha
Hope you enjoy it!
Do I have to buy all the parts or can I just read the silo?
Unless it comes as an anthology, each book is separate.
Because I bought the book The Silo and was surprised that there was another previous book, and now I am stuck: should I start reading the Silo or should I buy the previous parts and read them, then read the Silo?
Will I understand the book The Silo without reading the previous parts? @@megansreadingrevelations
I loved Wool just about to read shift
Nice! Enjoy!
This book sounds fantastic!! I’m going to get it for audiobook and start listening tonight. Side note the girl giving the review is really pretty.
Hope you enjoy it!
Please review the other books in this series 🙏🏽
Absolutely 😊
I thought the book was great. I kinda thought it ended abruptly but liked it anyways. I was hoping there would be a little more controversy at the end but oh well. Does anyone know if the third book goes back to silo 18? From what I’ve read, it seems like the second book doesn’t
The second book is a prequel. You actually follow, in part, the great uprising in the Silo's past... and you NEED this backstory to follow the third book
I really enjoyed wool, and the series as a whole although I think book 1 was my favorite of the 3
I remember when the Amazon Kindle was invented. I was excited & horrified at the same time. I was worried that by 2025 we would have to go to a Museum to view actual "Paper" Books. My question to you: "Are we completely out of the woods yet? Or should we be worried that traditional books may still disappear in the future?" There's nothing better than physically holding a book in your hand while reading!
Personally, I prefer reading on the Kindle and there is nothing better than being able to take literally hundreds of books with you everywhere you go and the ability to get new books without needing to go anywhere etc… I don’t think physical books will disappear, but I can definitely see them taking a backseat other than being collectibles
I hope books slowly disappear its not good for the wheatear and for the world world climate, we can read from kindle, I understand the feeling of holding a book in your hand while reading, but giving it a deep thought its selfish if its affecting so much now days, just like plastic and so many things more.
It's the words that matter, not the device (book/e-book/parchment/stone tablets/cave wall) you read it on. I thought the same until I got my first Kindle. I was ignorant.
Just finished Wool. Shift and Dust are on the way
Cool! How’d you like it?
@@megansreadingrevelations I loved it!!! Read the whole thing in a week should have ordered the other books sooner!
I found the whole series at a used bookstore years ago and wish I’d read it sooner.
@@megansreadingrevelationshave you watched the TV adaptation yet? Curious how you thought it was
Cleaning is like floating in “The 100” that’s what caught my attention. It’s like that, but underground and not teenagers
Thank you for your review sweetie I just wanted to spoilers thank you, you give me enough I’ve looked for your third review do you have one hope so
My pleasure. I’m currently reading book 3 and will have that review up when I’m done. Thank you for watching 💕
You got a subscription from me because you have the Expanse series in your library
Thank you for the support! I plan on reading book 4 soon!
We’re most of them not rebels?
I enjoy the book but I agree with you that half way through the book I know here the action will go.
Thanks for the review
Thank you for watching ❤️
I'm new in your channel and I like this video keep going❤
Thanks for subbing!
Spoiler at 1:05. The same one you're talking about at 9:23
Do you have a video for the 3rd part of the series of the books?
I plan on starting that book July 1 and will review it when I’m done ❤️
@@megansreadingrevelations you do it great , thanks for answer me ❤️
From india, liked your explanation
Thanks! 😃
thanks
My pleasure!!
Julliet being sherif is better explained in the show
Cute. And book author is unique person. Mini-series is mindblowing, epic, shockingly great.
Thanks for stopping by :)
Maybe it’s just me, but although I enjoyed the story, the science was so bad as to be distracting. And it only gets worse in the second book. (Haven’t finished the 3rd book yet). This is a common problem with post-apocalyptic books but was really bad here.
I read it more as a post-apocalyptic story and less a focus on the science aspects. The second book really was dense and took a while for me to read.
You think they’d have eventually developed elevators.
Came here after Silo
Thank you for being here :)
I also read the trilogy. First book was the best for me. But what I didn‘t get is why it is called Wool? 😅
Hmmm I never looked into it. Maybe something to do with the saying pull wool over their eyes???
It’s what they use for cleaning the outside cameras.
شكرا جزيلا 👍
Are you wearing contact lenses or is that your natural eye color
It’s natural 😊
Nice review! I loved the book and didn’t find it as predictable as you (but that probably says more about my naïveté 😅). For those of you who don’t have time to read the entire book, I’m working on a chapter by chapter summary on YT!
th-cam.com/video/6k2nNYwOhqU/w-d-xo.html
i hate this book but i liked your eyes.
I'm sorry you didn't like it, and thank you!
U said it was predictable and still read through it, isn't it kinda funny
I still enjoy reading and sometimes what I think is predictable turns out not to be 😂
Pretty eyes.
Thanks for stopping by! 🥰
If you liked the book Don't watch the series!
Why is that?
I’ve already watched the series and just received the this book today.