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Scythe
Book #1 in the
Arc of a Scythe Series
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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 best-selling Unwind Dystology series.
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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How long does it take to read Scythe?
It takes about 6 Hours and 32 minutes on average for a reader to read Scythe. This is based on the average reading speed of 250 Words per minute.
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What is the reading level for Scythe?
The recommended reading level for Scythe is 8th Grade through 12th Grade .
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What is the Lexile score for Scythe?
The Lexile score for Scythe is 830.
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How long is Scythe?
Scythe is 464 pages long.
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Which number is Scythe in the Arc of a Scythe series?
Scythe is book #1 in the Arc of a Scythe Book Series and comes before Thunderhead
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Scythe
Angela N , Oct 12, 2023
This is a great book to get students reading. It has enough action to keep people engaged. It is well written and an interesting read.
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Great concept
Valda C , Mar 26, 2023
One of the standout features of this book is the character development. Shusterman does an excellent job of building complex, multi-dimensional characters that grow and change throughout the story. Citra and Rowan's journeys are especially compelling, as they are forced to confront their own beliefs and values in the face of the Scythe's brutal reality. Also the story concept itself is also highly intriguing, exploring themes of mortality, power, and the meaning of life. Shusterman presents a thought-provoking and sometimes unsettling vision of a future where death is no longer a certainty and questions the consequences of such a world. I loved this book and it was also a quick read.
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Amazing
Derived From Web , Nov 26, 2021
This is an interesting world and I like it. It was different from other books that I have read. I devoured this book and couldn't wait to get my hands on the next one because of the fantastic characters like Rowan and Citra. Would 1000% recommend these to a friend.
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Just kind of simple.
Derived From Web , Apr 27, 2021
I understand that this is a classic, but it just feels like everything I'm reading is superficial and meaningless. Being in a new world and learning about it doesn't have anything going for it. I got almost half of the way through the book before I wanted to finish the book. I don't know, I suppose I was expecting more philosophy than murder.
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Pageturner
Derived From Web , Apr 1, 2020
Scythe is one of the best books I have read in a long time. If you can pick up the writing style, you can enjoy reading it and still provide plenty of detail. I would recommend this book to others. The next book in the series will leave you wanting to pick it up.
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Amazing
Derived From Web , Apr 26, 2019
It has been a long time since a book caught my attention in this way. I couldn't put it down. I finished the book in two days, and it hooked me. It has a fascinating concept, great characters, and moves at a nice pace. During my reading of this book, I didn't start skimming a page to hurry things along. That is the best compliment I can give it.
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You won’t regret this read.
Derived From Web , Oct 24, 2018
I am glad I bought this book because it is so out of the norm. This book is amazing. Every disease and impairment has been cured across the globe in a world where humans are immortality. Scythes were specially selected to keep the population under control. It is a sci-fi novel. I can't recommend it enough.
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Pleasant young adult fiction. But the premise doesn’t hold together. This ain’t Larry Niven.
Derived From Web , Aug 29, 2018
It is a pleasant book. You have to suspend your disbelief to read it. A society that has conquered mortality resorts to institutional murder by a flawed group to control population, instead of simply limiting the birth rate Nobody smuggles their relations away for the black market rejuvenation. It's hard to get past that for me.
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A future we could be heading towards, good read
Derived From Web , Jul 16, 2018
Really enjoyed the future world. The small details that the author came up with made the society realistic to me. I loved maze runner, an ember in the ashes and hunger games so I was looking for a good summer read that was similar. It had action, drama, a subtle romance that was not annoying, and strong characters. There is a character for boys and girls to relate to. Can't wait to read the next book.
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