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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
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Storytelling at its best!

Between the story and the narrator, this book makes you feel the story as if it is your own. Will listen to again, but first I am anxious to get started in the second book!

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Just the Best

This is the best book I think I’ve ever listened to as an audiobook. Mental surprises along the way. Sudden realizations. Very well written and crafted.

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Well worth your time. Good story, good narration, and what’s ever better than those is the world Howey built. It’s candy for the imagination, it makes you yearn for more.

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Sand

I enjoyed this from start to finish. Held my interest and I couldn’t wait to get back to the book when life took me away from listening. I am going to start book 2 immediately.

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I didn't think another series could rival Howey's Silo Saga, but this came close for me

Loved every moment. The author's ability to interweave the overall story from each character's perspective is masterful.

Normally, I wait to get back to "this person" or " that person's" side of the story, but not with Howey. I'm engrossed every time it swaps and am equally excited to see what's going on with every character.

I couldn't wait to listen to the sequel and I wasn't disappointed - it was just as good. Fingers crossed they make this into a series like Silo. So visually rich and emotionally moving.

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It’s wonderful!

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

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Well worth the time and credit

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

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Woah! That’s imagination.

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.

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

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.

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Blown away

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

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