Scythe (novel)
| Author | Neal Shusterman |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kevin Tong |
| Language | English |
| Series | Arc of a Scythe |
| Genre | Science fiction, biopunk, adventure, dystopia, dystopian fiction |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 443 |
| ISBN | 9781442472433 |
| Followed by | Thunderhead |
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 have been virtually eliminated due 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.