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As I am long overdue to finally get to read the closer-to-original and more complete version of this literary and philosophical work, even in the first few pages I have gotten a more comprehensive digest of not only the pretext and scenarios referenced but also a little bit more understanding of the history and a sense of the time period of where Karl Marx is coming from, even if it is supposed to be timeless.

Though the progression is slow overall, this version is much more meticulous and detailed in the background, creating a much more vivid image of the scene, settings/surroundings, and characters. So far, The characters specifically introduced have only been Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, and how their lifestyle is slightly different from most other Hobbits. It's interesting how hobbits do not typically befriend other specie

I have read the lord of the rings series through once before (though a different edition) years ago, but wanted to re-read it once more. So far the prologue covers a summary of the backstory behind the land and history of the inhabitants (including hobbits) of Middle-earth. I find this very interesting because I don't recall having such an introduction to the lore previously, and this actually changed my perspective

A lot of events happen in these 10 chapters, especially regarding the events of the "Vernal Conclave". These tests for the apprentices was more of an action filler than plot and story development. Due to their emotional and conscience-related beliefs, Scythe Faraday immaculately fakes his death to free both of his apprentices from their seemingly unwanted hardships and general associations with the corrupt Scythedom.

Between chapter 11 and 15 of Scythe, Rowan and Citra continue their apprenticeships, focusing on ethics and etiquette. Meanwhile we learn of another "elegy" or clan of scythes, following Scythe Goddard have the complete opposite moral viewpoints of gleaning. They almost mindlessly slaughter civilians by the dozen, often in resulting in violent massacres. Both are affected from dangers of scythedom and their choices.

As the apprentices try to further get used to this new lifestyle, they continue not only their physical training, but their mental endurance, which is arguably more draining for them.One skill they have to learn is to choose the people to glean. this require intensive cross-referencing and researching each individuals lives in great depth. Another hard decision for them to make is the method to commit the "gleaning."

In this point of the story, the Apprentices' are finding out the difference in lifestyle of everyday chores as a scythe. They notice that are 3 different types of people's attitudes towards them. There are the pleasers, who try to crowd around the scythe and offer them gifts, attempting to to try to get on their "good side." Then there are the ignorants, who pretend nothing is happening, and the people who sneak out

Scythe is a book I last read 3 years ago, back in my sci-fi phase. This is something I've wanted to revisit for a while now, and finally get to pick back up. As I reach page 32, I recall the two main characters, 16 year old, Citra Terranova, and Rowan Damisch, Also 16. These two have just been chosen to be a Scythes Apprentice, though they do not know it yet. A Scythe "kills" in an age of immortality instability.