Feb 11, 2011 wither by lauren destefano posted on february 11, 2011 by dorolerium synopsis. The first edition of the novel was published in march 22nd 2011, and was written by lauren destefano. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Mar 21, 2011 wither definitely falls under the category of want to neglect everything just so i could read. Wither author lauren destefano on why dystopian fiction is fun. This ebook sampler includes an exclusive, neverbeforepublished short story by lauren destefano. Dec 06, 2011 wither is set in a dystopian world, futuristic. I liked rhine, but i loved the sister wives jenna and cecily. Beyond natural marvels, ecosystems on earth are so vast and varied. I found it despicable that girls as young as thirteen were being carted. Wither by lauren destefano is the kind of book that will make you think hard. From the andes mountains to monument valley, from niagara falls to kilauea, nature is truly aweinspiring. Well, maybe one too many parties for me, but other than that. I bought this because i saw one of lauren destefano s youtube vids.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 358 pages and is available in hardcover format. Sixteenyearold rhine ellery has only four years left to live when she is kidnapped by the gatherers and. The main characters of this young adult, science fiction story are rose, jenna. Wither book by lauren destefano 4 available editions. In lauren destefano s debut novel she introduces the world shes created with a bang. In the nottoodistant future, because of genetic engineering, every human is a ticking time bomb.
Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page simon. Fever is the second book in the chemical garden trilogy and whilst i enjoyed the first book, wither, slightly more than this one, it was still a great read. This is a dystopian novel centered around a sixteen year old girl named rhine. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. Buy a discounted paperback of wither online from australias leading online bookstore. A stunning debut ya novel, destined to blow the dystopian genre wide open the handmaids tale for a new generation. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano about the book rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. Apr 03, 2011 so its been with suzanne collins the hunger games, ally condies matched and now wither, the first book in a wonderfully creepy new series from debut novelist lauren destefano. 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. Geneticists seek a miracle antidote to restore the human race. Browse lauren destefano s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
The wither trailer see what everyone has been buzzing about, from debut novelist lauren destefano, no girl has escapedthe chemical garden. What happened in wither by lauren destefano recaptains. Lauren destefano wikipedia wither is the first book in the chemical garden trilogy, and the second novel, fever, debuted at no. Mar 22, 2011 lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever.
A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males born with a lifespan of 25 years, and females a lifespan of 20 yearsleaving the world in a state of panic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wither. Wither by lauren destefano by bookfalls on april 29, 20. The seeds of wither ebook by lauren destefano official. Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. The first few pages were a little underwhelming, but as i kept turning those pages, the writing had a better pace and was much more confident and descriptive. Wither by lauren destefano a trail of books left behind. Lauren destefano earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut in 2007. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher page. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. Jan 01, 2011 this book gets better the further in you get.
All its new inventions and beautiful illusions cannot hide the fact that humanitys situation is a sad one. Wither the chemical garden 1 lauren destefano rgj blogs. Wither ebook by lauren destefano official publisher page. Lauren destefano makes a stellar debut with this chilling tale. Read the first 100 pages of wither and be captivated by rhines journey. Lauren destefano audio books, best sellers, author bio. Wither the chemical garden trilogy series by lauren destefano. 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. About the author lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Rebellion of the main character in lauren destefanos wither. Lauren destefano s writing is beautiful, almost poetic, and it carried the story along nicely. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the seeds of wither. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at the age of twentyfive. It is set in a future where scientists succeeded in engineering a.
Pdf wither book by lauren destefano free download 358 pages. Pdf wither book by lauren destefano free download 358. Wither book by lauren destefano 4 available editions half. Feb 03, 2011 the world in wither forces teenagers to become adults, and destefano beautifully depicts the struggle that comes with this. Discover the world author lauren destefano created in wither, a riveting dystopian thriller. Although there wasnt actually that much going on, i didnt get bored at all. Jun 10, 2011 wither the chemical garden trilogy 1 author.
Men only got a life expectation of 25 years, women 20 years. 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. While i love a book that makes me think, wither by lauren destefano was also a book that made me frustrated. Its a unique concept in the dystopian setting and one that i couldnt wait to get my hands on. We asked lauren destefano, whose book wither depicting a world. Wither by lauren destefano is one of those amazing ones. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut. Booktopia has wither, chemical garden trilogy series. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher. But what makes all of these authors decide to enter this dangerous genre. Ebook sampler with exclusive short story ebook written by lauren destefano. The wither trailer fall into the chemical garden trilogy author lauren destefano delves into wither. The ending is a bit anticlimactic, especially compared to the rest of the book, but it does set up the promise for an interesting sequel. Wither, by lauren destefano posted on 30 june, 2012 23 april, 2012 by s.
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