I'm a TV first, book second kind of person. I'll admit it. I love the visual storytelling, the binge-ability, and the shared experience of watching a new show with friends. So when Silo dropped on Apple TV+, I was all in. I had seen the trailers and was immediately hooked by the mystery: a thousand stories underground, a rigid society, and a beautiful but deadly world outside.
But here’s the thing: I finished the season, and my brain went into overdrive. The finale left me with a million questions and a burning need for more. The show was incredible—the acting, the world-building, the tension—but I wasn't just satisfied. I was unsettled. I needed to know the whole story, not just the part the show had given me so far.
This is a rare feeling for me. Usually, when a show ends, I move on to the next one. But Silo was different. It felt like I had only gotten a glimpse of a vast, complex universe. The show did such a masterful job of building out the world that I felt like I was living in it. I could feel the dust on my skin, the claustrophobia of the stairwell, and the gnawing paranoia of a society built on secrets.
And that's why I'm now officially a book fan. I immediately went out and bought Hugh Howey’s entire Wool trilogy. I need to know the origin story of the Silo, what happens to the characters I've come to love, and all the dark secrets I know the show hasn't revealed yet. The TV show wasn't just a great adaptation; it was the perfect gateway drug to the books.
So, if you’re like me and were mesmerized by the show, I'm here to tell you that the books are calling. I'm ready to dive in and get lost in the pages, to uncover every secret and piece of lore the show hinted at. Wish me luck on my journey down the rabbit hole!
I haven't seen the show, but I've read the books and they were awesome. I hope you enjoy them.
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