Scythe
Scythe by Neal Shusterman, published by Simon and Schuster on November 22, 2016, is a young adult fiction novel that explores a dystopian world where humanity has eliminated death, disease, and war. In this society, Scythes are the only individuals permitted to end lives, a responsibility that is essential for population control. The story follows two teens, Citra and Rowan, who are selected to apprentice under a Scythe, a role neither desires, as they must learn the complex and morally challenging “art of killing.”
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of mortality, ethics, and the consequences of a seemingly perfect world. As Citra and Rowan navigate their apprenticeship, they confront the heavy burdens that come with their new roles and the implications of their actions. This edition spans 433 pages and is presented in English, offering a thought-provoking look at social themes intertwined with action and adventure elements.
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Two teens must learn the “art of killing” in this Printz Honor–winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.
Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award–winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.
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