I would love to quote the back of this book but it is very spoiler heavy if you haven't read the first book. In Dust we follow the survivors of Wool who are trying to find their place in the world. Everything has changed and none of the people can control their future. Will everyone survive?
Like the first book the story in this one really kicked in around the halfway of the book. I was more into it from the beginning though as it felt more urgent. Everything was very uncertain and I just needed to know if everyone is going to be okay. We also learn a lot about the world this time around. Why people live in that silo, what happened to the world. We also get a conclusion to the story. Parts of Dust made me sad and there was also a very disgusting part with the church. People praying on the innocent makes my blood boil.
In Dust we get to know more new people. A little about why they are so important to the story. Also the name Dust starts making sense. Even Shift that is the story of how all is this started. That is the book I'm currently reading as I just want to know every little possible detail of this world. If you are satisfied by knowing somewhat what happened and why, then Dust is a good ending to the saga. But if you love discovery I'd suggest also reading Shift.
I had a person in Wool that disgusted me. I guess these type of stories will always have so called bad guys. It wasn't until Dust though that we are introduced to someone who truly disgusts me. Someone who helped this destruction. Just really made me feel slimy. I honestly hope that if technology advanges to the state it is in the books, that there is no apocalypse. Especially not one where humanity is forced to live underground for hundreds of years. Where everything is regulated and everyone has their place. Free thinking isn't an encouraged way. Also can you imagine walking 100 stores everytime you wanted to check out the whole silo from top to bottom? Trip that can take days. I am jealous of the physical condition of the couriers in this world.
If you are a fan of apocalyptic stories then I definitely recommend this one. It might start a little slow but everything and everyone really has a place in the plot. It might not always be a big part but it's usually still important. After reading 2 of the 3 books I feel like I live in that world when I open the pages. It's not a place I'd want to live but it is a place that I like to visit.
