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A review by kellymeulenberg
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love the worldbuilding, the names and the (unspoken) ethical questions/discussions! So excited for part 2 and 3.
The back cover says it's appropriate for ages 12 and up, which I disagree with. The content can be really intense, plus the philosophical side is much more interesting when you're (waaay) older than 12 and probably have some first-hand experience with grief.
Despite the heavy topics, reading it didn't feel heavy. It was my favorite book of the year when I picked it up (ca 2021?) and I'm so excited to delve into the rest of the trilogy now!
The back cover says it's appropriate for ages 12 and up, which I disagree with. The content can be really intense, plus the philosophical side is much more interesting when you're (waaay) older than 12 and probably have some first-hand experience with grief.
Despite the heavy topics, reading it didn't feel heavy. It was my favorite book of the year when I picked it up (ca 2021?) and I'm so excited to delve into the rest of the trilogy now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, and Suicide attempt