pickScythe by Neal Shusterman is a very twisted book about the workings of a “perfect”, world. It follows Rowan Damisch and Citra Terranova, in a world with no natural death, controlled by an all knowing AI. The two children that have very opposite lives in the beginning of the of the book, but have a similar experience when both have a run in with a Scythe, the only thing that is able to kill in this world, that encounter would lead to them meeting.
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pickI was apprehensive about this one since it is considered YA, but was so surprised not only by the story itself but that this is considered YA😅 In a society where disease is eradicated, people can be brought back to life, and one can “turn a corner” if you get too old, death is no longer an everyday fear. With overpopulation an obvious issue, the society introduces Scythes, people trained in taking lives or as the society calls it “gleaning”.
pickOkay loved the way this was written… I almost had the ending then it twisted on me and I‘m so happy it did… the characters were written in a way that made you feel for them and yet you just weren‘t sure what the outcome was going to be and I loved everything about this till the very last word… can‘t wait to start the next book tomorrow great book with complex characters and storyline
If you picture this type of world, do you feel that these scythes are serial killers of as the book expounds a privileged few… even though corruption is involved? … I‘m just now on chapter 20 and although I haven‘t read the rest I see some psychologically prevalent issues with this system… thank goodness it‘s fiction 👀 📖
pickProbably the best YA book I‘ve read-good writing and digs DEEP into current issues facing humanity and I was shook about how good this book is.
In a perfect world created by a benevolent AI, humans must still die, and humans are the ones who choose who and how other humans die-The Scythes are the only human controlled organization left. Two teens chosen by an old guard Scythe must contend with the rising corruption.
5/5 read this book
I‘ve made it to page 12 and can already tell I‘m going to LOVE this series. I really enjoy the way he creates these worlds! I‘m instantly hooked 😆🩶
pickDystopia; good v evil in a world where death is no longer a natural part of life. When two apprentices are pitted against each other, the old guard and new guard are revealed and as always power corrupts, or does it?
pick24-31 Dec 23 (audiobook)
Dystopian YA - possibly my most addictive genre.
Set in a post-mortal future where Scythes are entrusted to glean the population to ensure against over population. Citra and Rowan are two teens chosen to become scythe apprentices at time of arising dissent amongst the Scythedom.
Polly loved this when she read it a few years ago and I can see why. Highly addictive, yet thought-provoking and well-written.
Imagine the grim reaper showing up to your door. Enter the world of Scythe. This image brought to you by AI.
so-soI didn‘t love this book. In a world where humanity has overcome pain, death, war, disease and many other things, everyone is immortal. Select people called ‘Scythes‘ are chosen and trained to kill them at any time, but it is called ‘gleaning‘, instead. Anyone can ‘reset‘ their age, and be sent to a ‘revival center‘ to be healed from a mortal wound. Scythes can choose to kill anyone in a variety of ways. The story is an interesting concept, ⬇️
pickOh my God!! A new Saga, fantasy and distopic history.
Absolutely to read.
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Gee whiz, I didn't realize I haven't been active in a couple years. Haha, whoopsie! Anyway, since I have such a hard time choosing the next book I read, I made a list of 10 titles so that I can roll a d10 and see what fate decides! #timeflies #readingslump
pickI normally hate YA and dystopian-- this book is both, and I LOVED it. :D Neal Shusterman is a brilliant worldbuilder and has created such a fascinating world in this series. His writing in fast-paced and captivating without being shallow. Highly recommend!
Oh, Bunny! I was so excited to open my #hhs23 #hauntedhallowswap this morning 🤩 thank you so much, @Pigpen_Reads the books and goodies are perfect! I‘ve already pried my favorite sticker off for use elsewhere (👀) and I‘ll have to settle in with a handful of kisses and some chai later to do some serious reading. Is Scythe a fav of yours? Looking forward to trying it! 🤗🥰🎃
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My pick for #death is the YA novel “Scythe“ by Neal Shusterman. #AutumnPlease #scarathlon @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Ooh tough to pick!
Book character: a scythe from Neal Shusterman's Scythe series
Fictional character in media: Malificent
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pickEste es oficialmente mi libro favorito. La belleza con la que está escrito es impresionante, y la trama es muy original. ¿Un futuro en el que no existe la muerte
natural? Nunca había escuchado nada parecido.
Es increíble cuan cautivante es. Cuantos “plot twist” tiene. Cuando ocurren, realmente te sorprenden.
Si, es tematizado para adolescentes, con temas amorosos y eso, pero no quita la originalidad de la escritura.
No se pierdan este libro.
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2. Arc of the Scythe
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The antagonist of my book is the main enemy of the world that Citra and Rowan live in which is Scythe Goddard. They believe that gleaning should be public and out there to the world, as this is the only way for non-scythes to remember what it's like to be alive instead of dying.
The main conflict of the book Scythe is that the two main characters, Citra and Rowan experience their lives in a society placed in the future where death is not a real thing and the only way people can die is by being murdered or “gleaned“. This conflict is character vs. nature.
My greatest wish for humanity is not for peace or comfort or joy. It is that we all still die a little inside every time we witness the death of another. For only the pain of empathy will keep us human. There‘s no version of God that can help us if we ever lose that.
-Continuation from first post
Soon, things spin off course and they get separated (all I can say without giving spoilers). I haven't finished the book, but it's not a bad one. The protagonists are very likeable, characteristic individuals, although the book is a little dark and extreme. If you generally enjoy reading dystopian books, this could be right for you!
This is a very interesting book. It's set in a futuristic dystopian world where the population has conquered death and all illnesses, so this small group of people called “scythes“ are in charge of killing people to avoid overpopulation. The main characters (a girl called Citra and a boy named Rowan) are selected to be scythes in training (apprentices) because of their high levels of morality and human compassion.
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pickIn the future there are no wars, no diseases, no corruption, everyone is immortal and has nanites in their system that quell pain and control extreme emotions. That means there's no natural death either. The job is done by scythes and it's called gleaning.
A very interesting world and a fast-paced story that kept me rooting for the MCs.
#dystopian #scifi
pickGreat start to a dystopian YA trilogy. Disease, death & all bad things are over, it‘s a “perfect world” but people still need to die, hence the role of the scythe. Teens Cittra & Rowan are chosen to apprentice to Scythe Faraday, and they soon see the corruption in the system. https://cannonballread.com/2022/11/scythe-elcicco/
so-soWanted to like this more than I actually did. Great Plot but the character development just wasn't there for me. I'm undecided If I want to continue the series or not..My rating ⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
pickA perfect world where death has been conquered, surprise deaths and dangers are obsolete. All because that‘s the job of a scythe. They “glean”, don‘t kill, for the good of humanity. I feel for both Citra and Rowan being thrown into this job, one they don‘t want. It was intriguing to look upon how they train differently. Though their attraction to each other felt out of place. The villain had good points. The Thunderhead is very interesting
Ever since Amazon did me dirty with their train wreck of a Wheel of Time adaptation, I‘ve ceased wanting my favorite books made into visual media. 😒 However, I can‘t help but think Arc of a Scythe could be quite epic as a show if the right people (and budget 😅) were involved.
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This is such a pretty set of books. From the inside out …
The end papers are 6 different pieces of art, each page has a border, signed by author. The hard cover is foiled & has a quote on the front, a design on the spine, and similar backs with block sprayed edges on top/bottom & stenciled edges. The jackets are reversible.
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so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ • I wanted this to be a little better, but I‘ll read the rest of the trilogy.
pickLoved this dystopian world! It seems perfect- no death, no disease, no war, no hunger, no misery but the question becomes what to do about the ever growing population. Aside from the interesting setting, the characters are all so intriguing and you can‘t help but root for good to prevail. Lots of questions about loyalty and right vs wrong. There were lots of plot twists I did not see coming and I can‘t wait to dive into book 2! #seriesread2022
pickanother good dystopian novel; would read again
i definitely need to read the rest of the series
pickOkay. You were all right! I really enjoyed this! I read some YA but not much, this was creative and interesting.
I enjoyed the world he built, and think there are a lot of thought provoking questions raised. I really liked the older Scythes and see potential for many spin offs.
Some criticism - I wish the relationship between the two mains was flushed out a bit more. I had a hard time understanding why they liked each other.
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Scythe (Arc of a Scythe, #1) | 
Scythe is told in a third-person omniscient point of view, we see the thoughts and actions of multiple different characters throughout the book. (edited) 1w
If you enjoy sci-fi dystopias with hints of tragedy like Maze Runner, then you should definitely checkout Scythe, for it has a lot of the same sort of themes. 1w