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Shift (Silo, #2)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Young Adult

by Hugh Howey

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4.12 (46.5K ratings)
calendar_today 2013
description 570 pages

Shift by Hugh Howey holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 46.5K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 570 pages.

About Shift

In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event. At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, mankind had discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall. And the ability to forget it ever happened. This is the sequel to the New York Times bestselling WOOL series.Contains First Shift, Second Shift, and Third Shift.

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Author Hugh Howey
Published 2013
Pages 570
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.12 / 5.00
Total Ratings 46,518

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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46.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.12, Shift is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.12
This Book
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shift?

Shift is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shift worth reading?

Based on 46.5K reader ratings, Shift has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Shift?

Shift has 570 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Shift?

Shift was written by Hugh Howey. It was first published in 2013.

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