Lauren destefano has 20 books on goodreads with 4847 ratings. Facebook post by lauren destefano from jul 24, 2011. Cassandra clare is the author of the mortal instruments series. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book.
The chemical garden book series was optioned for a movie. In a bleak futuristic world, the ambitions of science to create genetically perfect people have caused successive generations to have drasti. Wither is a 2011 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. There is a huge fandom for both the series, the chemical garden and internment chronicles and to choose a title from these series is an even difficult task. I just didnt know that i had it in me to fool myself. If youre feeling better, theres some lunch for you. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen angels mortal instruments, book 4 lauren destefano s new book, wither, heralds the coming of a promising new voice in young adult dystopian fiction. In this breathtaking conclusion to lauren destefanos chemical garden trilogy, everything rhine knows to be true will be. Your debut novel, wither, stands firmly on the dystopian side of the spectrum. Fever is a 20 youngadult dystopian novel written by lauren destefano. Lauren destefano, quote from wither fate, i think, is a. 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 yearsleavin.
Destefano is a fearless writer, and though it is firmly its own book, wither will remind readers of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale. Learn more about the wither at laurendestefano9781442409057. Lauren destefano is the author of the internment chronicles and the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy, which includes wither, fever, and sever. Lauren destafano is an amazing writer with an amazing grip on the genre, her readers love her and she has never disappointed them with one story after other. Review wither by lauren destefano thats what she read. Lauren destefano builds a flamboyant world, whose little inventions and conveniences kept me entertained all the time. That book probably had a bigger impact on my young life than any of the books i read that were for my age group. 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. He tucks the can of white foam into his apron pocket and returns to what he was doing. He falls hopelessly in love with rhine and though she would like to, she cant seem to find it in her to hate him. 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.
Lauren destefanos complete, breathtaking, dystopian romance series, the chemical garden trilogy. In the world of wither men only live to be 25 and women only 20 so throughout the book rhine and her companions are trying to make the most of the time they have left in different ways. I will say there are some areas where this novel fell flat, but the writing and the. Wither seeds of wither fever sever about the author extras. This ebook sampler includes an exclusive, neverbeforepublished short story by lauren destefano. I agree with you on the fact that it doesnt meet reality very well due to its setting.
Lauren destefano quotes author of wither goodreads. I have always been fascinated by the ocean, to dip a limb beneath its surface. 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. Reading group guide for wither by lauren destefano about the book rhine ellery is sixteen years old and has four years to live. Buy wither volume 1 the chemical garden trilogy book. A full plot summary of what happened in wither by lauren destefano to. Wither is a debut with a promising world and striking main character that leaves room for hope for a more actionpacked and romancecentred sequel. The world that lauren destefano builds for the reader is truly beautiful and. If one asks which book of lauren stands as best, one cannot give a simple answer. Destefano, its safe to say that dystopian and postapocalyptic books are the new black in ya. Wither introduces us to rhine ellery, age sixteen, who lives in a world.
I also love the thought of iton how society would be due to medicine and technology and on peoples faults. Wither, by lauren destefano posted on 30 june, 2012 23 april, 2012 by s. Buy a cheap copy of wither book by lauren destefano. 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. How she manages not to fall apart completely is beyond me. What happened in wither by lauren destefano recaptains. Time is running out for rhine in the conclusion to the new york times bestselling chemical garden trilogy.
Please do judge this book by its beautiful cover, because the pages inside are just as intriguing. Still, lauren destefanos poetic writing kept me glued to the book. But her escape plan goes astray not only when a hurricane threatens the mansion but as she begins to fall. The first bride reveals the events leading up to wither, from the point of view of the bride that came before rhine. Read the first 100 pages of wither and be captivated by rhines journey. But if youre willing to stick with this edgy and unsettling idea, youll find reading wither. By age sixteen, rhine ellery has four years left to live. With other dystopian novels like, the hunger games, divergent, uglies, the selected, etc. Wither is less violent but is in many ways even more terrifying as destefano proves herself a master of plot, setting, character and psychological suspense. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. Lauren destefano earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut in 2007. A virus now kills women at the age of twenty and men at the age of twentyfive.
Lauren destefano books in order publication order of chemical garden books. Download and read online for free wither by lauren destefano. Wither by lauren destefano at the best online ebook storage. 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. Wither by lauren destefano, 9781442409057, available at book depository. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. Nothing that will make you fall asleep again, i promise. Top 25 quotes by lauren destefano of 179 az quotes. He falls hopelessly in love with rhine and though she would like to, she cant. Prospect park and violet house productions acquired the rights to wither, the first book in the trilogy. She earned her ba in english with a concentration in creative writing from albertus magnus college in connecticut.
Share lauren destefano quotations about dying, children and husband. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with. Wither by lauren destefano book trailer vlcphotoproductions. See what everyone has been buzzing about, from debut novelist lauren destefano, no girl has escapedthe chemical garden. He picks up a silver tray from where hed placed it on the floor, and brings it to my night table. Wither book by lauren destefano official publisher.
By the end of the novel, rhine is in danger of succumbing to the virus as her fever rises and her hair falls out. Wither by lauren destefano is not for the faint of heart. 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. In this sequel to lauren destefanos harrowing wither, rhine must decide if freedom is worth the pricenow that she has more to lose than ever. The latest addition to the series is city of fallen. Lauren destefano synopsis courtesy of powells books. Entwined by heather dixon wallwork wither by lauren destefano unearthly by. Destefano has made this world so believable that you cant help but reflect upon it. We have the hunger games to thank for that, in part, and i suspect this is only the beginning of an oncoming wave. 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. Thanks to modern science, every human being has become a ticking genetic time bomb males only live to age twentyfive and females only live to age. She is the new york times bestselling author of the chemical garden trilogy and the glass spare. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.