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colerush91 's review for:
Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
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.