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Sand

By: Hugh Howey
Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur
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The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes. Here in this land of howling wind and infernal sand, four siblings find themselves scattered and lost. Their father was a sand diver, one of the elite few who could travel deep beneath the desert floor and bring up the relics and scraps that keep their people alive. But their father is gone. And the world he left behind might be next.

Welcome to the world of Sand, a novel by New York Times best-selling author Hugh Howey. Sand is an exploration of lawlessness, the tale of a land ignored. Here is a people left to fend for themselves. Adjust your ker and take a last, deep breath before you enter.

©2014 Hugh Howey (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Adventure
Fascinating Worldbuilding • Compelling Characters • Unique Concept • Immersive Storytelling • Engaging Plot
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After listening to the Silo trilogy and loving it, I had high expectations of this book but it’s nowhere near.

Feels like a YA book

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The ending was lackluster but it lags into the next book which I think is much better. Still this is pretty good

The next book is better

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I live in a desert, so books set in a desert are not usually my thing. I'm very thankful I trusted the author to tell such a great story though!
I enjoyed the Silo series so much, I had to check Sands out, and I am very glad I did! now I am looking forward to more.

Loved This Book!

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Excellent character development. Makes me want to learn more about the possibilities for the characters and the world.

Great world building

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Such a great book!
Hugh Howey does it again. I loved Wool, Shift, and Dust. Sand is even better.

It’s wonderful!

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I’m ready for more. A story well told in a world well crafted, and with characters I want to meet again.

Well worth the time and credit

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Intriguing way to view the physical universe. I am truly impressed, both by the narrative and the narration. Phrasing, by the prose and by the vocalization combine for much more than the parts. Maybe I should go through the book again, because as it’s told, I found myself somewhat distracted by these rhythmic cadences. I’m ready for more, excited to move on.

Woah! That’s imagination.

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Another good one from Hugh Howey. I just began really began listening again to books on Audible; it was a good one to start with.

Slow at beginning but picks up steadily. Interesting. Not as good as Wool so far , but definitely worth continuing.

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Wow! What a beautiful story! This is legitimate literature. A classic. You know- there is so much out there now that is made easily available to us that is just..absolute shit. I had almost forgotten what reading something genuinely good feels like. I am most definitely recommending this book

Blown away

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This book kept my attention the entire time and I did not want to stop it. There are multiple characters but it is easy to follow and I’m excited to start the next book

Fun and adventure

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