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A review by simranpradhan
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
5.0
Scythe • 4.5/5 ⭐ • SciFi
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In an utopia where the Thunderhead governs the world, it's upon the Scythes to keep the population control in check. Their task is to 'glean' people and end their exostenc permanently. When Citra & Rowan are both chosen for a Scythe apprenticeship by Scythe Faraday, they go through a series of mental & physical ordeals and personal losses and a battle a brutal competition with eachother to get a Scythe's ring while trying to keep their conscience alive.
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This book was nothing, absolutely nothing less than perfect. I love how the author didn't try to get into unnecessary elaborate details, and how the setting is as clean as a slate- keeping the plot, the premise and the writing the main character here. It's very creatively crafted- each chapter is headed by a public general entry by a Scythe, there are twists and suspense by the end of almost every part, and it's BOUND to keep you hooked. It's SciFi in its core and core and does an absolute perfect job on it. A special shoutout to the cover design, as the author said in the next book, it was one of the biggest attractions- for me as well.
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In an utopia where the Thunderhead governs the world, it's upon the Scythes to keep the population control in check. Their task is to 'glean' people and end their exostenc permanently. When Citra & Rowan are both chosen for a Scythe apprenticeship by Scythe Faraday, they go through a series of mental & physical ordeals and personal losses and a battle a brutal competition with eachother to get a Scythe's ring while trying to keep their conscience alive.
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This book was nothing, absolutely nothing less than perfect. I love how the author didn't try to get into unnecessary elaborate details, and how the setting is as clean as a slate- keeping the plot, the premise and the writing the main character here. It's very creatively crafted- each chapter is headed by a public general entry by a Scythe, there are twists and suspense by the end of almost every part, and it's BOUND to keep you hooked. It's SciFi in its core and core and does an absolute perfect job on it. A special shoutout to the cover design, as the author said in the next book, it was one of the biggest attractions- for me as well.