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* "Gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller...The issues raised could not be more provocative--the sanctity of life, the meaning of being human--while the delivery could hardly be more engrossing or better aimed to teens."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "A thought-provoking, well-paced read that will appeal widely."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Well-written, this draws the readers into a world that is both familiar and strangely foreign, and generates feelings of horror, disturbance, disgust and fear. As with classics such as 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, one can only hope that this vision of the future never becomes reality."--Kirkus Reviews
"Poignant, compelling, and ultimately terrifying, this book will enjoy popularity with a wide range of readers."--VOYA, 4Q4P
"Following in the footsteps of Jonathan Swift, Shusterman uncorks a Modest Proposal of his own to solve a Pro-Life/Pro-Choice dilemma...ingeniously developed cast and premise."--Booklist
"Nail-biting, character-driven thriller."--The Horn Book
"The shocking premise is unveiled immediately, and a nail-biting pace is sustained throughout, with the teens flung headlong into a true life-or-death struggle...these haunting debates will likely linger in the reader's mind even after the riveting plot fades...an ideal blend of philosophy and action set in a compelling futuristic landscape."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The power of the novel lies in what it doesn't do: come down explicitly on one side or the other."--The New York Times Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
* "A thought-provoking, well-paced read that will appeal widely."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Well-written, this draws the readers into a world that is both familiar and strangely foreign, and generates feelings of horror, disturbance, disgust and fear. As with classics such as 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, one can only hope that this vision of the future never becomes reality."--Kirkus Reviews
"Poignant, compelling, and ultimately terrifying, this book will enjoy popularity with a wide range of readers."--VOYA, 4Q4P
"Following in the footsteps of Jonathan Swift, Shusterman uncorks a Modest Proposal of his own to solve a Pro-Life/Pro-Choice dilemma...ingeniously developed cast and premise."--Booklist
"Nail-biting, character-driven thriller."--The Horn Book
"The shocking premise is unveiled immediately, and a nail-biting pace is sustained throughout, with the teens flung headlong into a true life-or-death struggle...these haunting debates will likely linger in the reader's mind even after the riveting plot fades...an ideal blend of philosophy and action set in a compelling futuristic landscape."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The power of the novel lies in what it doesn't do: come down explicitly on one side or the other."--The New York Times Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would "unwind" them
Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their eighteenth birthday, they can't be harmed -- but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away.
In Unwind, Boston Globe/Horn Book Award winner Neal Shusterman challenges readers' ideas about life -- not just where life begins, and where it ends, but what it truly means to be alive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Chilling, Provocative Read,
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This review is from: Unwind (Paperback)
This book was recommended to my son by the local librarian. She was raving about it, so thought I'd read it too and was glad that I did. Right from the start, the book had me hooked - the premise is so horrible, yet I was interested to see what would come of it all.This is the story of three teens, Connor, Risa, and Lev, told largely from alternating points of view. They live in a dystopian future, where life is sacred, except that from the ages of 13-18, your parents can have you unwound. These unwound children are used as organ and body part transplants and the whole thing is justified by saying that they are not actually dead, that they live on. This is such a horrifying concept, but Shusterman makes it ring true - his writing is so compelling. He brings in real things that have already happened to lay the foundation for this future. For me, the end was especially chilling with its direct links to Nazi Germany. I liked the diversity of the three main characters, Connor, Risa, and Lev. They are good foils for each other and show three typical kids from three separate walks of life and how they ended up in their current situations. I found that I really felt for each of this kids in their own way - I know kids like them, they are normal, make mistakes, and get along as best they can. There is a bit of romance, and lots of adventure and tension. I think this book would really appeal to both boys and girls. I, personally, love books that explore big and interesting questions, and this one certainly does. I find myself thinking of this book at times - it is one that has stayed with me. I highly recommend this book an will look up the next one in the series the next chance I have.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unwind (Hardcover)
In his chilling new novel, Neal Shusterman paints a picture of a world where there aren't any cures and doctors, just surgeons and replacements.Three unwanted teenagers face a fate worse that death -- unwinding. Their bodies will be cut up, and every part of them used, from their brains to their toes. But if they can stay out of the authorities' clutches until the age of eighteen, they just might survive.... The most frightening science fiction novels are always the ones that are most similar to our world. Shusterman doesn't fail to describe how a wrong solution to a modern issue can affect generations to come. Thought-provoking, terrifying, and almost inconceivable, UNWIND will keep you reading late into the night. Reviewed by: The Compulsive Reader
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I Can't Stop Thinking About It!,
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This review is from: Unwind (Paperback)
The battle between the pro-life and pro-choice armies has been resolved. Human life may not be touched from the moment of conception, until a child reaches the age of 13.Then the parents can make a choice. Keep the child, or retroactively "abort" him? This is legal, provided that the child's life doesn't technically end. Instead, unwanted children are sent to be Unwound. Their bodies are dissected, and each and every part of them is donated to another person in need. In this way, the children never die. But Connor, Risa and Lev feel differently. All three are signed up for Unwinding, and all three see it as a death. Their only hope is to escape and remain hidden until they turn 18 and their lives are their own. If you want a book that you can't stop thinking about, this is it. The plot moves along at breakneck speed, the characters are unique and easy to identify with, and the subject is both deeply disturbing and thought-provoking. Fantastic!!
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