143. Dust (Silo #3) Hugh Howey. 2013. 458 pages. [Source: Bought] [Adult science fiction; dystopia; adult fiction]
First sentence: "Is anyone there?" "Hello? Yes. I'm here."
Dust is the third book in the Silo series. The first two books in the series are Wool and Shift. The first book, Wool, is all kinds of amazing. IT is action-packed and fast-paced. It is a bit mysterious and suspenseful. The second book, Shift, is ambitious. It seeks to be a sequel and a prequel. I'm not sure it should have tried to been both at the same time. There are several past "threads," and one present thread. The story focuses on silo 1, silo 17, and silo 18. Dust, the third and final book, is a proper sequel. It continues the unfolding (more-straight-forward) story of silos 1, 17, and 18. A LOT happens. There's drama and suspense. Not so much mystery....but everything is all about resolution.
I loved the first book. I think the third book does a good job resolving some of the main stories. The second book was best at characterization.
I do recommend the series. But the books aren't necessarily equal and the same.
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