Thunderhead
Readers rate it 4.3 (752 on Hardcover)
536 pages · Released 2018 · Simon & Schuster BFYR
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Thunderhead is the second book in Shusterman's Scythe series, exploring a dystopian world where 'Scythes' kill to control population. The story deals thoughtfully with moral complexity—the clash between characters' ethical positions on death and power—but includes violence inherent to the premise and some emotionally heavy themes. It rewards critical thinking and empathy while depicting mature philosophical questions appropriate for teens.
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Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, and the Thunderhead is not pleased. Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, and the Thunderhead is not pleased.
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- YOUNG ADULT FICTION
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Plot driven
- Unloveable Characters
- Character driven
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- adventurous
- dark
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ISBN 9781534429369 · Simon & Schuster BFYR