Scythe is a 2016 young-adult novel by Neal Shusterman and is the first in the Arc of a Scythe series. It is set in the far future, where death, disease and unhappiness has been virtually eliminated thanks to advances in technology, and a benevolent artificial intelligence known as the Thunderhead peacefully governs a united Earth. The notable exception to the Thunderhead's rule is the Scythedom, a group of humans whose sole purpose is to replicate mortal death in order to keep the population growth in check. A feature-film adaptation is in the works. Sera Gamble was writing the script. However, the new draft is being written by Gary Dauberman.The book was an Honor Book for the Michael L. Printz Award in 2017 for teenage novels.
I loved this book! It was fun to read and I enjoyed the unique story! It was complex and fast paced but not too complicated. The writing style is great too. I finished in 3 days which is unusual for me, this book just captivated my attention and flew by! If you’re hesitating to read this because it is deemed a “teen” book, don’t worry about that because it is great for adults too. It’s not childish at all. Loved this! Will definitely read the sequels.
I am not a professional reviewer so I'm just gonna say this, I enjoy it immensely. From the story to the pacing, the world building and the characters. I love the quotes in the beginning of each chapter.
