Scythe
Scythe by Neal Shusterman, published by Simon & Schuster BFYR in 2018, is a young adult fiction novel that explores a dystopian world where humanity has eradicated disease, war, and crime. In this society, the only control over death lies with professional scythes, who are tasked with “gleaning” individuals at random. The story follows teenagers Citra and Rowan, who are selected as apprentices to scythes, forcing them to confront the grim realities of their new roles and the moral complexities involved.
Readers will find a dark and thought-provoking narrative that delves into themes of mortality and the ethics of life and death. As Citra and Rowan navigate their apprenticeship, they face the challenges of a corrupt Scythedom, where only one can emerge as the chosen apprentice. This edition contains 433 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a unique blend of science fiction and apocalyptic elements.
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“A dark, gripping and witty thriller in which the only thing humanity has control over is death. In a world where disease, war and crime have been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed (“gleaned”) by professional scythes. Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be scythes’ apprentices, and despite wanting nothing to do with the vocation, they must learn the art of killing and understand the necessity of what they do. Only one of them will be chosen as a scythe’s apprentice and as Citra and Rowan come up against a terrifyingly corrupt Scythedom, it becomes clear that the winning apprentice’s first task will be to glean the loser.” Description de l’éditeur.
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