The book is too long for its substance and the whole story leaves an aftertaste of incoherence. I’m still going to watch the series but only because Stephen King rated it highly.

Terrific book! Once you get hooked, you won’t be able to put it down.

Lots of twists and turns and the mysteries unfold!

Couldn’t stop reading this book. I might have to re-read! I’m halfway through the second book in this series, and there’s so many clues I wonder if I’ve missed. I love the way he writes. So easy to read, fascinating dystopian stories that all leave you wanting to read more to find out why!!

Loved it! Started it a while ago, and steadily read my way to the end… so worth it!

This has been one of my most exciting reads ever!! Thank you for writing such an amazing story can’t wait to read the next book!!!

When I started reading I realized I had started watching the TV series and had stopped because I didn't like it, so I dropped the book. However, one night I realized I had nothing to read and decided to grin and bear it and started to read the book again. Hallelujah! I loved it from the start. I couldn't understand why I didn't like the series, as what I watched was pretty faithful to the book, but whatever it was it was not in the book. I couldn't stop reading. I'm glad I did, although now I have to cough up some cash to get there rest of the other books that are going to be written about the different silos. However, it's going to take a while; Social Security does not pay enough for me to pay for all the books I want to read. Still, I'll get to them... promise.

A good modern day interpretation of Plato’s allegory of the cave, if not completely followed through. If you want a post-apocalyptic book which makes you question reality, this is it. However, compared to the tv show it is low on action, more focused on the interaction between characters. The characters actions are not entirely realistic, but if you can overlook that then read this book. However, don’t expect the suspense and action of the show.

Excellent pacing and storytelling.

Amazing start to a great series. This all started from the Apple series and needed to find out what happened. Can’t wait to start on SHIFT.