tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.comments2013-01-23T14:23:05.893-05:00TJ's Book BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00578688742014034172noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-42583731696912697632013-01-23T14:23:05.893-05:002013-01-23T14:23:05.893-05:00You're welcome. It's a good story. Thanks ...You're welcome. It's a good story. Thanks for the clarification regarding the two versions. That should definitely help readers of this review to decide on the second version since it is the new and improved version.<br /><br />TJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578688742014034172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-38787276566906762522013-01-23T13:18:25.705-05:002013-01-23T13:18:25.705-05:00Thanks very much for the review!
The second editi...Thanks very much for the review!<br /><br />The second edition of the novel is actually a rewrite, not just spelling and grammar fixes. It contains new chapters, an entirely new prologue, a new memoir style for Kelly Taylor's journal (which is more consistent with that of the follow-up books), and more in-depth characterisation.<br /><br />All in all, the second edition is about 20,000 words longer than the first!<br /><br />The core story is identical, however, so it's not like readers will fail to understand the second and third novels if they do not read the second edition.<br /><br />Regard,<br /><br />Stephen J SweeneyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15661317377141414536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-18452457400168482902012-10-18T00:21:17.305-04:002012-10-18T00:21:17.305-04:00This is a great web site. It has a great look and...This is a great web site. It has a great look and feel. I love the way you have it organized. I am always looking for books to read but don't like wading through them by myself. I love having a list of recommendations to follow. Great job on this!<br />Sharon FoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888988934152124576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-67804421021816920692012-06-10T15:52:54.919-04:002012-06-10T15:52:54.919-04:00I'd suggest starting with the Wool Omnibus sin...I'd suggest starting with the Wool Omnibus since this is the prequel and is installment 6 in the series. I think you'd enjoy it more if you read the others first. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578688742014034172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-4081262262519967092012-06-10T15:48:11.591-04:002012-06-10T15:48:11.591-04:00This sounds really good. It' probably wouldn&#...This sounds really good. It' probably wouldn't really be my first choice of book, but it does intrigue me. I might have to check this one out soon to see how I'd find it. :)<br /><br />New to your blog.<br /><a href="http://steppingoutofthepage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Steph @ Stepping Out of the Page</a>Stepping Out of the Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525783027752072399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-61876426494917424742012-06-08T08:00:22.963-04:002012-06-08T08:00:22.963-04:00Great comments and intriguing questions. I can'...Great comments and intriguing questions. I can't wait to read the next installment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578688742014034172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-60112420784652686832012-06-08T07:56:51.931-04:002012-06-08T07:56:51.931-04:00Thanks. I'll make sure to keep an eye out for ...Thanks. I'll make sure to keep an eye out for it. - TJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578688742014034172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-35396043087184448362012-06-07T19:06:28.659-04:002012-06-07T19:06:28.659-04:00BTW, one of the things I love about WOOL is that i...BTW, one of the things I love about WOOL is that it's not trying to save the world or save the universe... I find those kind of stories unrealistic, whereas one girl fighting for justice for her murdered friend, trying to save one small patch of the world. That works for me... I thought that was the real strength of WOOL, some one fighting to overturn the hypocrisy that deceived them and their friendsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-38662677487857956832012-06-07T19:00:27.968-04:002012-06-07T19:00:27.968-04:00I agree... I can understand Hugh's interest in...I agree... I can understand Hugh's interest in a prequel, as there are so many things to explore in how the WOOL world arose, but prequels can only ever end one way, where as with WOOL, there's the opportunity to continue the revolution. <br /><br />I'd love to see Hugh explore the conflict between silos, where one out of the 20(?) has broken free from past deception. How are the others going to counter that? Will they join them? Will they war against them? What is the human story, the tragedy and cost of being caught up in the middle of all that. Juliette would have had a honeymoon period with her silo, but after six months, has that worn off? Are other factors coming in to play? As the silos share some electrical energy, have the others shut that off, forcing hardship on the renegades? Is there any exploration of the outside world, those buildings in the distance? Does the renegade silo send out rescue parties to save those condemned to scrubbing, or to stand on the hilltops where they can be seen by others and upset the status quo? Is there an attempt to set up a top-side observation post? There's soooo much more of this world to explore.<br /><br />And once the local silo story plays out and we reach a resolution with this cluster of silos, what about the rest of the world. Has anyone else survived in makeshift shelters? NORAD? Perhaps other countries were better prepared, or had more time to prepare, and are now in the process of conquest, looking to harvest abandoned technology? Has anything adapted to survive, like mutant animals?<br /><br />WOOL has established a tantalizing fictional world, and Hugh's strengths are how he blends the human element into this extreme. I'd love to see the series continue chronologically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5258662968583876742.post-46536532300106757862012-05-29T21:16:08.177-04:002012-05-29T21:16:08.177-04:00Great review TJ, and I completely agree. I'm l...Great review TJ, and I completely agree. I'm loving everything from this author, and recently caught his reading from an upcoming book (I. Zombie) which I think is going to be brilliant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com