Wool: The Basis for The Apple TV Streaming Series—A Heart-Pounding Thriller of Survival and Betrayal in a Dystopian World (Silo Book 1)
THE BASIS FOR SILO, NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW ON APPLE TV
“One of dystopian fiction’s masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World." — Daily Express
The first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo.
But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside.
After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.
“Claustrophobic and, at times, genuinely terrifying.” — Washington Post
SEASONS 1 & 2 OF THE APPLE TV+ STREAMING SERIES "SILO" ARE BASED ON THE EVENTS IN BOOK ONE OF THE SERIES, WOOL.
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Readers say *Wool* offers a gripping post-apocalyptic setting with strong character focus, especially on Jules. Many praise its immersive world-buildi...
I’m completely obsessed with the Silo series on Apple TV+, so I finally decided to dive into the books. This first novel moves noticeably faster than the television adaptation. While the core premise and character names are the same, so much of the narrative unfolds differently and gets straight to the point much quicker, which I really appreciated.
If you're thinking about reading the series after watching the show, keep in mind that while the foundational world-building is definitely there, the reading experience is its own beast. Characters undergo gender swaps, plot developments diverge significantly, and entirely different events take place. Rather than feeling jarring, I thoroughly enjoyed embracing those differences and seeing how the original text compares to the screen.
I recommend watching the APPLE TV show SILO - both seasons first before reading or listening to the book. It was a very close adaptation and helped me visualize the characters so well. I didn’t want it to end and now I will no doubt listen to the next book.
Super happy that APPLE TV renewed SILO for season 3 and season 4 to finish the series !
Great writing, interesting story and a great heroine to root for! 5 stars! *****
Super happy that APPLE TV renewed SILO for season 3 and season 4 to finish the series !
Great writing, interesting story and a great heroine to root for! 5 stars! *****
I really wanted to like Wool, but it just didn’t work for me. The story picks up a little around 20%, but overall, it was a slog to get through. The world-building is interesting, and I can see why so many people enjoy it, but the pacing dragged, and I never felt fully invested. I kept reading out of sheer commitment rather than engagement. This one just wasn’t for me, and I don’t think I’ll continue the series.
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