Cover of Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Wither

Wither is a dystopian work by Lauren DeStefano, published in 2011. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, feminist dystopia, and biopunk and genetic control, tracing documented themes of genetic engineering and reproductive control. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorLauren DeStefano
First published2011
ISBN-139780007386987
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

Wither is a 2010s dystopia by Lauren DeStefano. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, feminist dystopia, and biopunk and genetic control, surfacing genetic engineering and reproductive control. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, genetic engineering, science fiction, kidnapping, marriage, and juvenile fiction. The edition on file runs about 370 pages, has been issued by Simon and Schuster, and carries ISBN 9780007386987. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was Wither published?

Wither was first published in 2011.

Who wrote Wither?

Wither was written by Lauren DeStefano.

What kind of dystopia is Wither?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, Feminist dystopia, Biopunk, with themes of Genetic engineering, Reproductive control. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Wither?

A catalogued edition of Wither carries ISBN-13 9780007386987.

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