holdenkillfield 's review for:

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

4.0

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Wow. This book hooks you immediately with the first few pages. After finishing chapter 1 I was eagerly awaiting to return to this world once I put it down. The author’s writing style allows for the reader to imagine the world while also providing vast details. The world that these characters live in is so not like our own, due to the immortality for example, but it has the visages of our current planet and lives that it wasn’t too difficulty to relate to the characters. The characters, especially the Scythe’s are so well-rounded and full of personality it is very easy to connect or want to learn more about them and their lives. The rules of this world are so unique and many times I found myself having to pause to digest and think more deeply about what I was reading. This story provides many though-provoking moments to ponder that it made it a much more enjoyable read for me. It also has unexpected humor and I was very pleased to experience a sci-if/fantasy book that also crossed into the suspenseful/mystery genre as well. I have started book 2 and am excited to continue reading about his world and the characters.