Unlike other dystopian novels, although fast-paced, Wither is not very action packed. You have to admire Rhine's determination to escape and get back to her twin brother, Rowan. But unlike Rapunzel, Rhine can't sit around waiting to be rescued, she has to rescue herself. With his current wife, Rose, on her death bed at 20, and being four years from death himself, he needs to remarry, because he is running out of time to have children. Linden, her husband, picked her and two other girls from a bunch to become his wives. But unlike Rapunzel, 16-year-old Rhine isn't alone. Wither reminded me slightly of a fairy tale, a woman locked up by an evil person - could be Rapunzel. This is the world Rhine lives in - and is why she is kidnapped. Scientists and doctors are working hard to find an antidote to this virus, but are failing. A virus is triggered once they hit that age, and they cough themselves to death in bed with a high fever. Now their children are dying at the age of 20 for females and 25 for males. Well, that was the case for the First Generation of these babies.
They are completely healthy, and will all live to a ripe old age.
These babies will never have cancer, STIs, even a cold. Scientists have advanced in genetic engineering to the point where they can create babies with no health problems. Now I wish I had picked it up much sooner! I was imagining all kinds of horrors I just didn't want to have to face, but after reading a few raving reviews, I knew I had to give Wither a go. I was put off quite a bit by the kinapping and being forced into a marriage. I'm a little late to coming to this series. With the help of Gabriel, a servant she is growing dangerously attracted to, Rhine attempts to break free, in what little time she has left.
Even though he is kind to her, Rhine is desperate to escape her gilded cage - and Linden's cruel father. Young girls are being abducted and forced to breed in a desperate attempt to keep humanity ahead of the disease that threatens to eradicate it.ġ6-year-old Rhine Ellery is kidnapped and sold as a bride to Linden, a roch young man with a dying wife. of chases or violence 40% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives 10% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development 30% Descript.Wither by Lauren DeStefano (review copy) - In our brave new future, DNA engineering has resulted in a terrible genetic flaw. Click on a plot link to find similar books! Plot & Themes Composition of Book Descript.
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