Wither by Lauren DeStefano

358 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult dark emotional slow-paced
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By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,726 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 56%
mysterious 42%
sad 41%
tense 37%
adventurous 28%
challenging 17%
hopeful 16%
reflective 10%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 38% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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