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Shift

Book 2 of Silo, the New York Times bestselling dystopian series, now an Apple TV drama

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Shift

By: Hugh Howey
Narrated by: Peter Brooke
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NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF APPLE TV+

The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo.

In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away.

A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us.

They are setting us on a path from which we can never return.

A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground.

The history of the silo is about to be written.

Our future is about to begin.
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'We have been mesmerised with Hugh Howey's silo stories since we first laid eyes on book one in the trilogy...' Grazia Daily

'An epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin

©2013 Hugh Howey (P)2021 Penguin Audio

 Contemporary Fiction Dystopian Fantasy Genre Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Fiction
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What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Stop using silly voices

Any additional comments?

If you've read Wool (which is brilliant) and want to read Dust (which is very good) then you need to read Shift for it to make sense. Apart from that, I'd give it a miss. I would give Wool 10/10, Shift 5/10 and Dust 8/10.

A rewrite of Wool from a different point of view

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Where does Shift rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Shift is one of the best audio books I've listened to, always exciting and surprising, with well developed characters and great narration.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It's a book where emotional detachment isn't possible, not when you consider the scenarios presented in it and the possibility of human nature being more then capable of precipitating them.

Any additional comments?

How did the silos come about and how is it possible for people to have no memories of their human past and history, are just a few questions answered in this great prequel to Wool. I can't wait for the next instalment.

Perfect prequal to Wool

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Would you consider the audio edition of Shift to be better than the print version?

Yes, I would never have found the time to read it in print where as I could listen to at least an hour a day in the car driving to work. Who has regular time these days to actually sit and read consistently? (well i dont although i would love too) but walking or commuting to work is so much more enjoyable listening to an audio book :-)

What other book might you compare Shift to, and why?

This is a pretty original book and concept so, for me, there is no comparison. It was just so clever and linked in well with the first book cleverly and originally (to use the same adjectives again) .

What about Peter Brooke’s performance did you like?

The narrator was perfect, he did a good job.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I sped through this book unfortunately and it ended too soon for my liking, I was gripped from the very start.

Any additional comments?

How perfectly the author linked this book and some of the characters with the first of the trilogy and he did amazingly well in providing the back story and the origins of the silos. I CANNOT WAIT for the final book.

AMAZING!

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A great story, utterly and completely trashed by the godawful narration. What's up with making Lukas sound like Droopy the cartoon dog? It's utterly bizarre and takes all the drama and tension out of what should be gripping and compelling moments. If you liked Wool, do yourself a favour and read this book rather than listening to it, you'll be glad you did!

Great story, awful performance!

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This story was interesting. it's setting the groundwork for wool but don't feel it moved the story along at all.in the end

99% a prequel

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