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“We are not the people who made this world, Lukas, but it's up to us to survive it. You need to understand that." "We can't control where we are right now," he mumbled, "just what we do going forward.”

Quote by Hugh Howey

Book:Wool

Work

In this gripping dystopian novel, the author presents a society that has been thrust into a new era following a mysterious and devastating event. The world above the surface is now a toxic wasteland, and humanity has been forced to retreat to the safety of underground colonies. The story is narrated by Jack, a man who has been raised in the colony and is now tasked with exploring the surface for the first time. As Jack delves deeper into the secrets of the world above, he discovers a web of lies and corruption that threatens the very existence of the colony. The novel explores themes of survival, power, and the human condition, offering a thought-provoking and intense reading experience. more

Author

American science fiction author born in 1975. Hugh Howey is known for his science fiction novel series 'Wool', which achieved great success on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform. more

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