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Thunderhead

Arc of a Scythe

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Thunderhead

By: Neal Shusterman
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
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Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times best seller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.

The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom. All it can do is observe — it does not like what it sees.

A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. His story is told in whispers across the continent.

As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the "new order". But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change.

Will the Thunderhead intervene?

Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?

©2018 Neal Shusterman (P)2017 Audible, Inc. Death & Dying Difficult Situations Dystopian Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Thrillers & Suspense Fiction
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Truly on of the best audio books can't wait for the next one. Truly a journey.

Just amazing

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very very very very very very very very very very very very very very good
yay wow cool goodness kewl

amazing

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Winner of the ring gathers the riches.
The loser gets nothing except manipulation and becomes a useable commodity.
There were only two left out of the original 8, so I couldn’t see why both candidates couldn’t get a ring, but of course there was an ulterior motive.
The truth of the plot awaits the third book!

Power leads to corruption

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Did not disappoint! So good.... even better than the first with plot twists and excitement, also oddly thought provoking. A new favourite of mine. Also the narrator is by far the best I've heard on audible. So much range in his voices and accents. He truly brings the story to life!

Incredible

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Sooo much better than I expected. I thought it would be good but wow. So addictive.

Wow!

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The 1st book in the Scythe arc was SO GOOD that I was disappointed that the 2nd one wasn't as good. There was far too much focus on a new character Greyson and less on the main characters of the 1st book (Citra, Rowan, Faraday). I just hate that the villain *SPOILER ALERT* was revived with Tyger's body (RIP partyboy). I just can't take Goddard seriously with him sounding so much like the partyboy. The narrator did a fabulous job though. The ending left a lot to be desired but hopefully the third book will tie up the loose ends.

Not as good as the first one

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It was a good book to listen to, surprise's though out the book but one massive one. Quite good but can be a little dark for some listens

Good book

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a cool funky story about a not too distant possible fantastical future. good quality narration

The right blend of fiction and futurism

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The storyline really starts to pick up here, and there are a lot of different sub stories going on at the same time. I did enjoy the switching between characters and getting just a bit of their stories at a time.

That ending though! No spoilers here but I can definitely say my mouth was literally wide open as I read and realised what was happening. Loved it!

Audiobook comment: I’m fairly neutral about the narrator. I don’t have overly positive things to say, or negative. He was decent, not an annoying voice, but not a standout narrator. He did vary his voice a little for different characters, but not a huge amount. Some characters were more memorable than others, but at times the change between a character speaking and the narrating wasn’t as clear as it could have been.

Greed second book!

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The story is so well made shown from multiple perspectives giving the reader a better knowledge of everything happening whilst leaving you in the dark

Character development

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