Unwind
Readers rate it 4.0 (415 on Hardcover)
403 pages · Released Aug 1, 2009 · Simon and Schuster
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Unwind is a dystopian thriller that explores profound ethical questions about bodily autonomy, identity, and the value of human life through the story of three teens hunted for organ harvesting. While the premise is dark and the tension sustained throughout, violence is implied rather than graphically depicted, and the book rewards empathy, courage, and moral questioning. The emotional and philosophical weight makes it best suited for mature teens who can engage with its heavy themes, though it's appropriate for thoughtful 14-year-olds and up.
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In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would 'unwind' them.? Perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES. Unwinding: the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common, and accepted, practice in society. Connor's pare... In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would 'unwind' them.? Perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES. Unwinding: the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common, and accepted, practice in society. 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 unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their 18th birthday, they can't be harmed - but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, is wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away... "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 "A breathless tale turning pages for teenage boys, as it challenges not just where life begins and ends, but what it means to be alive." Educ8 magazine "a powerful, shocking, and intelligent novel... It's wonderful, wonderful stuff." The Bookbag "This is the kind of rare book that makes the hairs on your neck rise up. It is written with a sense of drama that should get it instantly snapped up for film." The Times Also by Neal Shusterman: Everlost Everwild Everfound UnStrung Unwholly Unsouled Undivided
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- Juvenile Fiction
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Loveable Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Plot driven
- adventurous
- dark
- tense
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ISBN 9781847387349 · Simon and Schuster