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Gleanings (arc of a Scythe, #3.5)

Neal Shusterman
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Gleanings (arc of a Scythe, #3.5)

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2022

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Neal Shusterman

Gleanings (arc of a Scythe, #3.5)

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

423

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Scythedom • Futuristic

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Gleanings by Neal Shusterman is a collection of short stories set in the world of the Arc of a Scythe series. The book includes "Formidable," "Never Work with Animals," "A Martian Minute," among others, exploring the lives and dilemmas of scythes and the people around them in a future where death is controlled.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Neal Shusterman's Gleanings is highly praised for its imaginative expansion of the Arc of a Scythe universe through short stories. Readers appreciate the deepened character backstories and moral complexities. However, some feel the episodic nature disrupts narrative flow. Overall, the collection holds appeal for fans but may not captivate new readers.

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Who Should Read Gleanings (arc of a Scythe, #3.5)?

Readers who enjoy dystopian young adult fiction like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth will find Neal Shusterman's Gleanings captivating. This book is perfect for those intrigued by speculative futures, ethical dilemmas, and thrilling, thought-provoking plots.

Book Details
Pages

423

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Scythedom • Futuristic

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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