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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Yes