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Proper Gauge (Wool, #2)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by Hugh Howey

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4.15 (10.1K ratings)
calendar_today 2011
description 106 pages

Proper Gauge by Hugh Howey holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 10.1K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 106 pages.

About Proper Gauge

A cleaning has been performed, and now the silo is without a sheriff. With only one good candidate available, Mayor Jahns and Deputy Mames set off for the Down Deep to recruit her in person. Along the way, they discover much about each other, troubling news about this candidate, and stumble upon fractured alliances that could spell the doom of a silo they've worked long years to protect.

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Author Hugh Howey
Published 2011
Pages 106
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.15 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,140

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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10.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.15, Proper Gauge is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.15
This Book
4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Proper Gauge?

Proper Gauge is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Proper Gauge worth reading?

Based on 10.1K reader ratings, Proper Gauge has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Proper Gauge?

Proper Gauge has 106 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Proper Gauge?

Proper Gauge was written by Hugh Howey. It was first published in 2011.

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