63 pages 2 hours read

Hugh Howey

Shift

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Shift by Hugh Howey delves into the backstory of Donald Keene, the architect behind the silos, exploring his involvement in the creation of World Order Operation Fifty (WOOL) while addressing themes of memory, survival, and deception. The novel intertwines his journey with Juliette's discoveries and the evolving dystopian world, setting the stage for the next installment. Shift contains violence and mentions of death by suicide and attempted suicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Reviews for Hugh Howey’s Shift highlight a compelling continuation of his dystopian saga with strong world-building and intricate plot twists. While praised for its deep character development and immersive storytelling, some critics note the pacing can be uneven and less engaging than its predecessor, Wool. Readers find it a satisfying but occasionally slow middle installment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shift?

Shift by Hugh Howey will captivate readers who enjoy dystopian science fiction with intricate world-building and suspenseful narratives. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth will appreciate the novel's exploration of society and human resilience in a post-apocalyptic world.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Survival Fiction

Topics

Health / Medicine

Education

Food

Themes

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed

Values/Ideas: Fate