Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe, #2)

by Neal Shusterman

They conformed so closely to their culture of nonconformity that there was a uniformity to them, defeating the whole purpose.

And the pain… the pain of my awareness is unbearable. Because my eyes do not close. Ever. And so all I can do is watch unblinkingly as my beloved humankind slowly weaves the rope it will use to hang itself.