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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
La humanidad ha conseguido su mayor desarrollo y ha alcanzado la inmortalidad; nadie conoce las enfermedades mortales y cuando mueres te reviven. Y esto, te podrá parecer positivo pero con la inmortalidad en el mundo hay sobrepoblación y sin poder poblar otros planetas alguien tiene que encargarse de eso. Los Segadores, personas encargadas de "cribar" a gente.
Todos los problemas salvo ese se han solucionado con el Nimbo, una inteligencia artificial encargada de todos los ámbitos (Arte, política, trabajo, medio ambiente...)
Nuestros protagonistas acabarán siendo aprendices de segador, aún sin quererlo y competirán entre ellos para ver quién se convierte en segador al final. Tendrán cargo de consciencia durante su aprendizaje, aunque saben que la muerte se ha hecho necesaria.
Sin embargo, esto no es todo. La Guadaña al ser una organización compuesta por personas habrá egoísmo, corrupción, toma de poder... ¿Qué ocurrirá con todo esto si el Nimbo no puede entrometerse?
La pluma de Shusterman es ágil, con una trama emocionante intercala fragmentos de diarios de distintos segadores entre la historia, aportando otro punto de vista y pensamientos.
Explota muchos personajes secundarios y hace un buen trabajo de worldbuilding, explica y detalla muy bien poco a poco el futuro que nos plantea.
La mayor parte de los capítulos son en tercera persona desde la perspectiva de los dos protagonistas.
El libro muestra una visión distinta de la muerte, plantea cuestiones no solo éticas sino sobre el tiempo, el aprendizaje, la humanidad
Al ser el primer libro de la trilogía ha sido introductorio y comienzo de una historia que seguirá los próximos libros, asique tiene un claro final abierto y la trama preparada para la siguiente entrega, lo cual te animará a seguir leyendo.
Siega presenta un mundo distópico donde la muerte se realiza mediante segadores, y una inteligencia artificial soluciona todos los demás problemas fuera de la Guadaña. Pero la Guadaña empieza a resquebrajarse por dentro, ¿qué harán para solucionarlo?
Todos los problemas salvo ese se han solucionado con el Nimbo, una inteligencia artificial encargada de todos los ámbitos (Arte, política, trabajo, medio ambiente...)
Nuestros protagonistas acabarán siendo aprendices de segador, aún sin quererlo y competirán entre ellos para ver quién se convierte en segador al final. Tendrán cargo de consciencia durante su aprendizaje, aunque saben que la muerte se ha hecho necesaria.
Sin embargo, esto no es todo. La Guadaña al ser una organización compuesta por personas habrá egoísmo, corrupción, toma de poder... ¿Qué ocurrirá con todo esto si el Nimbo no puede entrometerse?
La pluma de Shusterman es ágil, con una trama emocionante intercala fragmentos de diarios de distintos segadores entre la historia, aportando otro punto de vista y pensamientos.
Explota muchos personajes secundarios y hace un buen trabajo de worldbuilding, explica y detalla muy bien poco a poco el futuro que nos plantea.
La mayor parte de los capítulos son en tercera persona desde la perspectiva de los dos protagonistas.
El libro muestra una visión distinta de la muerte, plantea cuestiones no solo éticas sino sobre el tiempo, el aprendizaje, la humanidad
Al ser el primer libro de la trilogía ha sido introductorio y comienzo de una historia que seguirá los próximos libros, asique tiene un claro final abierto y la trama preparada para la siguiente entrega, lo cual te animará a seguir leyendo.
Siega presenta un mundo distópico donde la muerte se realiza mediante segadores, y una inteligencia artificial soluciona todos los demás problemas fuera de la Guadaña. Pero la Guadaña empieza a resquebrajarse por dentro, ¿qué harán para solucionarlo?
SCYTHE has excellent world building and asks the exact kind of "what if?" question that makes great sci fi great.
In a world with no poverty, war, disease, or death (thanks to the all-seeing AI called Thunderhead), Scythes took it upon themselves to choose who dies and when. The story follows two apprentice Scythes and in doing so introduces them and the reader to the many nuances and complications of the profession. Internal politics and moral ambiguity plague the Scythedom, and all the dense moral questions provide ample food for thought.
Unlike a lot of complicated worlds, Shusterman does a great job of slowly and effectively introducing new concepts and elements that make the world more and more believable. There are still some questions that linger, and nearly all of the focus is on Scythes and the apprentices (very little time spent with "normal" people), but Scythe's is an exciting world that asks intriguing questions.
A great read for any fan of science fiction or speculative fiction. Some of the death scenes can be pretty upsetting and graphic, but all in all this is a fun start to a series that I'll probably finish before long.
In a world with no poverty, war, disease, or death (thanks to the all-seeing AI called Thunderhead), Scythes took it upon themselves to choose who dies and when. The story follows two apprentice Scythes and in doing so introduces them and the reader to the many nuances and complications of the profession. Internal politics and moral ambiguity plague the Scythedom, and all the dense moral questions provide ample food for thought.
Unlike a lot of complicated worlds, Shusterman does a great job of slowly and effectively introducing new concepts and elements that make the world more and more believable. There are still some questions that linger, and nearly all of the focus is on Scythes and the apprentices (very little time spent with "normal" people), but Scythe's is an exciting world that asks intriguing questions.
A great read for any fan of science fiction or speculative fiction. Some of the death scenes can be pretty upsetting and graphic, but all in all this is a fun start to a series that I'll probably finish before long.
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
This was a well done, emotional dystopian novel. Look forward to the rest of the series.
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A half day off of work intended for resting turned into a nine-hour reading session. My subsequent dreams were invaded by the characters of this book, resulting in an uneasy night's sleep and a feeling of uncertainty. Now I ask myself: how do I really feel about Scythe?
I definitely enjoyed reading it. I couldn't stomach a nine-hour binge through a cough and likely fever if I didn't. But the enjoyment stemmed mostly from intrigue than the story's myriad other elements. The hook is fantastic: a world that has conquered death and disease and even sadness has enlisted the help of Scythes to glean (kill) people and control the population. The novel follows two Scythe apprentices through their selection and training.
There are twists galore in Scythe--some are predictable, others delightful. Some bring the story in a completely new direction. The characters shine at moments and feel incredibly dull in others. It's a grab bag of characterization that holds Scythe back from true greatness. So many one-trick ponies with massive potential being wasted.
Still, Scythe was interesting and riveting enough to warrant my exploration of the sequel. I'm excited to see where this goes next.
I definitely enjoyed reading it. I couldn't stomach a nine-hour binge through a cough and likely fever if I didn't. But the enjoyment stemmed mostly from intrigue than the story's myriad other elements. The hook is fantastic: a world that has conquered death and disease and even sadness has enlisted the help of Scythes to glean (kill) people and control the population. The novel follows two Scythe apprentices through their selection and training.
There are twists galore in Scythe--some are predictable, others delightful. Some bring the story in a completely new direction. The characters shine at moments and feel incredibly dull in others. It's a grab bag of characterization that holds Scythe back from true greatness. So many one-trick ponies with massive potential being wasted.
Still, Scythe was interesting and riveting enough to warrant my exploration of the sequel. I'm excited to see where this goes next.
muszę zaraz sięgnąć po drugi tom nie ma innej opcji!!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Easy book to read with good plot line
Opens up interest for second book
Could have done with more romance for my taste
Opens up interest for second book
Could have done with more romance for my taste
[4.5]
i had a feeling this book was going to be excellent, and i was not disappointed. it combines every element a respectable YA novel should have—it was fast paced and action packed, had a unique plot that i’m sure will only get more interesting in the next books, and pluri-dimensional characters (with just a hint of romance). i can see why this series is so successful! the ending especially was perfectly crafted and made me like Citra and Rowan’s characters even more. i’m very excited to see what awaits them in the sequel!
i had a feeling this book was going to be excellent, and i was not disappointed. it combines every element a respectable YA novel should have—it was fast paced and action packed, had a unique plot that i’m sure will only get more interesting in the next books, and pluri-dimensional characters (with just a hint of romance). i can see why this series is so successful! the ending especially was perfectly crafted and made me like Citra and Rowan’s characters even more. i’m very excited to see what awaits them in the sequel!
4.5 stars.
LOVED THIS. It was such a fun and thought provoking read on the subject of our own mortality. Scythe Curie totally gave me Professor McGonagall vibes. A few other things reminded me of Harry Potter and a few things reminded me of Divergent. I look forward to reading more about this world post Age of Mortality.
LOVED THIS. It was such a fun and thought provoking read on the subject of our own mortality. Scythe Curie totally gave me Professor McGonagall vibes. A few other things reminded me of Harry Potter and a few things reminded me of Divergent. I look forward to reading more about this world post Age of Mortality.
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes