Mar 21, 2011 wither definitely falls under the category of want to neglect everything just so i could read. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. That book probably had a bigger impact on my young life than any of the books i read that were for my age group. With there only being a short window for each generation to reproduce, girls are snatched from street corners, orphanages and their own. She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. Wither is an exceptional novel that begins with a bang and doesnt let you goits gutwrenching, shocking, incredible, and completely and utterly absorbing all at once. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at. Afterlife evidence international foundation for survival research recommended for you. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano.
Destefano was born in new haven, connecticut, and has an english degree from albertus magnus college. It is set in a future where scientists succeeded in engineering a perfect generation of humans, free of illness and disorders, but as a consequence, also created a virus that plagues that generations children and their childrens. Wither book midcontinent public library bibliocommons. Rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. Wither by lauren destefano in wither, genetic engineering led to the creation of perfect children.
The first bride reveals the events leading up to wither, from the point of view of the bride that came before rhine. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote to restore the human race. Wither lauren destefano by age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Wither is the first in a trilogy of dystopian ya novels by lauren destefano set in a world where, fifty years previously, genetic manipulation has resulted in a lifespan of twenty five years for males and twenty years for females. Wither by lauren destefano, 9781442409057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lisa mcmann, new york times bestselling author of the wake trilogy and cryers cross lauren destefano crafts an. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. Because it is an amazing book, with an amazing world with great characters. Delve even deeper into wither with a map of the wives floor, the wither book trailer, and a video that takes you behind the scenes of the fever cover shoot. Buy wither volume 1 the chemical garden trilogy book online at best prices in india on.
Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4 lauren destefanos new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. With time ticking until the virus takes its toll, rhine is desperate for answers. Like many girls her age, 16yearold rhine has been captured and forced into marriage in an effort to keep the population growing. Feb 21, 2012 fever ebook written by lauren destefano. Lauren destefano booklist lauren destefano message board. After escaping internment, morgan and her fellow fugitives land on the ground to finally. Share lauren destefano quotations about dying, children and husband. Danger descends in the second book of the internment chronicles, from the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25. This is a dystopian novel centered around a sixteen year old girl named rhine.
That book probably had a bigger impact on my young life than any of the books i read that were for my. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. May 03, 2012 the absurd genius of gravity falls duration. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from. Wither by lauren destefano, which is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, was an unexpected gem to find in the dystopian genre. She vehemently wants to escape her marriage and return home to her brother. Lauren destefano earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut in 2007. The chemical garden trilogy, book 3 time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. Read the first 100 pages of wither and be captivated by rhines journey. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano. Youll also get a sneak peak of fever, the second book in the chemical garden trilogy, before it goes on sale 22112. Wither definitely falls under the category of want to neglect everything just so i could read. Author lauren destefano delves into wither youtube.
Time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither. The book is based on a disturbing premise, and starts off with a bang, with a scene of violence that could turn the stomachs of more delicate readers.
Learn more about the wither at laurendestefano9781442409057. I just didnt know that i had it in me to fool myself. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. She was born into a genetically engineered world in which an attempt to perfect the species and make people immune to all disease has shortened human lifespan. The human race is dying a slow death because its children fall apart just as they reach adulthood. After modern science turns every human into a genetic time bomb with men dying at age twentyfive and women dying at age twenty, girls are kidnapped and married off in order to repopulate the world. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world decimated by the results of genetic engineering. Buy wither volume 1 the chemical garden trilogy book. Lauren destefanos new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction.
The ground is a strange place where water falls from the sky as snow, and people watch moving pictures and. She is best known for the chemical garden series of novels and her gallows humor. Lauren destefano is an incredibly talented writer, and her debut novel, wither, is sure to stand out among the throngs of dystopian novels filling the shelves ya shelves, with its unique and haunting premise and unforgettable characters. Wither the chemical garden 1 book summary and study guide. We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave. Booktopia has wither, chemical garden trilogy series. Lauren destefano is an american young adult author. Wither book king county library system bibliocommons. Jan 27, 2011 yolaine stout a suicidal neardeath experience and what it taught me about life duration.
After enduring vaughns worst, rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named reed, and she takes refuge in his dilapidated house. Lauren destefano makes a stellar debut with this chilling tale. Buy a discounted paperback of wither online from australias leading. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fever.
Mar 15, 2011 wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. Mar 22, 2011 wither by lauren destefano, 9781442409057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. This ebook sampler includes an exclusive, neverbeforepublished short story by lauren destefano. Burning kingdoms book by lauren destefano official. Facebook post by lauren destefano from jul 24, 2011 0 copy quote on tiptoes the redhead wouldnt even reach my shoulders. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side.
Discover the world author lauren destefano created in wither, a riveting dystopian thriller. The first installment of a planned trilogy, wither introduces listeners to a bleak world where a mysterious disease kills most women by the age of 20 and men by the age of 25. Yolaine stout a suicidal neardeath experience and what it taught me about life duration. They are all incredibly complex and, i believe, are the major reason wither is such a good book. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Welcome to the official page for new york times bestselling author lauren destefano. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano.
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