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UnStrung (Unwind Dystology #1.5)
by
Neal Shusterman (Goodreads Author),
Michelle Knowlden
How did Lev Calder move from an unwillingly escaped Tithe to a clapper?
In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard.
Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical tal...more
In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard.
Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical tal...more
ebook, 60 pages
Published
July 24th 2012
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Aug 20, 2012
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity by:
Wendy F
Shelves:
young-adult
From the time of this review :
3.5 stars. Can you tell I'm just a little bit excited?
I'm not going to go into any sort of summary or recap for UnStrung because there isn't much to break down when it comes to reading something the length of a few short chapters. If you're interested in why I think this series is badass, check out the summary for Unwind, the first book in the series. The description alone sells the book.
Reading UnStrung didn't do much except to stir my enthusiasm for the upcoming...more
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Guys, this comes out the day before my birthday.
Thank you, book gods.
Thank you, book gods.
Well, well, well. Neal Shusterman. We meet again.
I apologise profusely for my ridiculously slow progress on Unwholly. I am enjoying the story, but I think my copy has been reclaimed by the monster under my bed, since I remember it fell on the floor one night, and it wasn't there when I woke up the next day. Anyway!
With the beauty that is an Amazon gift card, I downloaded Unstrung, which is one of those odd little '0.5' novellas that are supposed to fit in between canonical events. I know Julie K...more
I apologise profusely for my ridiculously slow progress on Unwholly. I am enjoying the story, but I think my copy has been reclaimed by the monster under my bed, since I remember it fell on the floor one night, and it wasn't there when I woke up the next day. Anyway!
With the beauty that is an Amazon gift card, I downloaded Unstrung, which is one of those odd little '0.5' novellas that are supposed to fit in between canonical events. I know Julie K...more
What happens whenever you make a short story between the first and second books in a series? You get a 1.5 book! After he split up from Connor and Risa in Unwind , Lev went on a journey where he met a person who called himself Cy-Fi. Eventually, the two of them split up and then many parts of Lev's story was lost and confusing in the rest of Unwind . That's what this book is about.
After many people and critics asked him about Lev's story, he got so many comments that he decided to write this boo...more
After many people and critics asked him about Lev's story, he got so many comments that he decided to write this boo...more
This one is really difficult to rate, because, although it does shed light on a very important decision a character makes in the first book and sets a bridge between the developments of the stories in both books, it felt... off. I really don't know how to explain it. First off, it is obvious Shusterman had very little to do with the writing of this short story. He might've plotted it, but filling it in went to the other author and, while she did a decent job at sounding like him, it didn't read...more
This is a difficult one to rate.
If you are a fan of "Unwind" then this is a little side story that is a bit interesting but doesn't really add or subtract from the original story. It is more of a curiousity piece.
The characters are well put together though for some reason they never really gelled for me. The Indian/Native American background added a bit of shading to the proceeding but it all felt a little disjointed. I know that Neal Shusterman wrote this with someone else and to be honest, it...more
If you are a fan of "Unwind" then this is a little side story that is a bit interesting but doesn't really add or subtract from the original story. It is more of a curiousity piece.
The characters are well put together though for some reason they never really gelled for me. The Indian/Native American background added a bit of shading to the proceeding but it all felt a little disjointed. I know that Neal Shusterman wrote this with someone else and to be honest, it...more
I was expecting Lev meeting the clappers and not a situation that made his resentment against the world more tangible, but it was an experience. Reading about the new character Wil made me hate this new set world even more than I already did. It's fictional, I know but I hate it. I think I was hoping for more of Lev's emotions to be shared but it was more like a trip to another group of people who did some other unbelievable shit. Animal abuse might not sound as bad as human unwinding but damn,...more
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So I've basically arranged my reading (and sleeping) schedule around the fact that UnWholly comes out on Tuesday, and I've been saving this novella for today. And.... meh. I don't know if I was influenced by the fact that I know it wasn't Neal Shusterman who wrote this, or if the story just isn't up to Unwind standards, but I was neither over or underwhelmed. Did Frankie Landau-Banks say I could be whelmed? Then I am whelmed. I don't think it's a MUST READ for Unwind fans the way Ferragost is a...more
Aduh, gw happy banget hari ini pokoknya.
Yeps, iseng buka Goodreads dan gw langsung teringat soal UnStrung yang katanya akan keluar bulan Agustus ini. Tapi ternyata gw cek, udah keluar sejak bulan Juli. Kalang kabut lah gw di kantor, jadi gw googling aja siapa tau nemu e-booknya secara gratis, hahaha. Yang mana ga dapet oTL Tapi gw pantang menyerah!
Ternyata kalau gw cek Kindle Editionnya, harganya ga mahal. Cuman 2 Dollar. Gw langsung bertekad untuk purchase lah, masalahnya... GW GA BISA BAYARNYA...more
Yeps, iseng buka Goodreads dan gw langsung teringat soal UnStrung yang katanya akan keluar bulan Agustus ini. Tapi ternyata gw cek, udah keluar sejak bulan Juli. Kalang kabut lah gw di kantor, jadi gw googling aja siapa tau nemu e-booknya secara gratis, hahaha. Yang mana ga dapet oTL Tapi gw pantang menyerah!
Ternyata kalau gw cek Kindle Editionnya, harganya ga mahal. Cuman 2 Dollar. Gw langsung bertekad untuk purchase lah, masalahnya... GW GA BISA BAYARNYA...more
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This is an uber-short story to fill in the gaps between when Lev leaves CyFi and when he shows up at the Arizona Graveyard in Unwind. It's well-written, in Neal Shusterman's typical style, and is very, very short. (Literally, the story ended at 50% on my Kindle, and the remaining 50% were preview pages for Unwind and Unwholly.)
This is a moving tale that connections the dots between Lev's journey and informs what I had assumed to be Lev's need for yet another thing to believe in. It demonstrates...more
This is a moving tale that connections the dots between Lev's journey and informs what I had assumed to be Lev's need for yet another thing to believe in. It demonstrates...more
This certainly wasn't what I was expecting when I picked up this "missing story". According to Unwind, I was sure that here we would see how Lev met the clappers and how he decided to become one himself. But Neal Shusterman surprised me.
What we see here is not the process of becoming a terrorist, but the motivation. It's pure in its own way, coming from the depths of one's heart. In my opinion everything Lev feels or is made to feel is ridiculously pure. That is maybe because he is raised to be...more
What we see here is not the process of becoming a terrorist, but the motivation. It's pure in its own way, coming from the depths of one's heart. In my opinion everything Lev feels or is made to feel is ridiculously pure. That is maybe because he is raised to be...more
2.5 stars — spoilers
A short story taking place at some point between Lev leaving Cyfi and arriving at the Graveyard. For the bulk of the story, Lev spent his time at a Hi-Rez (a wealthy Native American reservation) recovering from injuries that he got whilst escaping the Juvies/police. There were a few interesting parts such as 1. Insight into how the Hi-Rez's live and the fact that they refuse to 'unwind' any of their children 2. Finding out about the illegal parts pirates kidnapping children t...more
A short story taking place at some point between Lev leaving Cyfi and arriving at the Graveyard. For the bulk of the story, Lev spent his time at a Hi-Rez (a wealthy Native American reservation) recovering from injuries that he got whilst escaping the Juvies/police. There were a few interesting parts such as 1. Insight into how the Hi-Rez's live and the fact that they refuse to 'unwind' any of their children 2. Finding out about the illegal parts pirates kidnapping children t...more
Oh, my...Shusterman calls this 1.5 for a reason...it's a story within UNWIND...a story from Lev's point of view that covers time from his leaving CyFi until his appearance at the Camp. He ends up in an Indian reservation...supposedly safe ground from AWOL bounty hunters. There he exposes his initial ignorance and prejudice of native ways, to a deep respect and reverence. He meets Wil, a gifted guitarist who is suffering through real identity concerns...where does he fit in? How can he contribute...more
2 1/2 stars
I have had to to revise my rating after starting book 2 (Unwholey) as this novella is really not as good as the actual two books
This novella fits in between the first book "Unwind" and the second "Unwholly". It gives some insight into an alternative community who do not believe in human unwinding for organ donation and focus on Levi however since starting the 2nd book "Unwholley) I think its best to read this one last.
I have had to to revise my rating after starting book 2 (Unwholey) as this novella is really not as good as the actual two books
This novella fits in between the first book "Unwind" and the second "Unwholly". It gives some insight into an alternative community who do not believe in human unwinding for organ donation and focus on Levi however since starting the 2nd book "Unwholley) I think its best to read this one last.
Brilliant
I can't say that this could be a stand-alone item but reading what happened to Lev in this short story and what happened to Chuwilawo in this one until his end is captivating and just giving the readers a taste of up-down emotion.
Will's character to me is not fully expressed. I knew him because of some few things that was going on in his part and to Lev's point of view. His talent of playing music makes me love him more that the other Chance people. And his love to Una that I'm happy th...more
I can't say that this could be a stand-alone item but reading what happened to Lev in this short story and what happened to Chuwilawo in this one until his end is captivating and just giving the readers a taste of up-down emotion.
Will's character to me is not fully expressed. I knew him because of some few things that was going on in his part and to Lev's point of view. His talent of playing music makes me love him more that the other Chance people. And his love to Una that I'm happy th...more
Well, the last line of the synopsis doesn't lie! This is a must read if you loved Unwind. Do not, however, read it unless you have read Unwind. It will give away too much and probably won't have the same impact.
I cannot say how much I love this series. It is so fantastic. It's different from anything I have ever read. Dark, disturbing, and gripping! As I read Unwind, I did find myself wondering what happened with Lev. I always wondered what was going on in his head. When he arrived to the facil...more
I cannot say how much I love this series. It is so fantastic. It's different from anything I have ever read. Dark, disturbing, and gripping! As I read Unwind, I did find myself wondering what happened with Lev. I always wondered what was going on in his head. When he arrived to the facil...more
How did Lev Calder move from an unwillingly escaped Tithe to a clapper?
In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard.
Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical talent... and whose gifts are destined to end up in the hands of another. And it is this teen's heart-breaking story that inspir...more
In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard.
Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical talent... and whose gifts are destined to end up in the hands of another. And it is this teen's heart-breaking story that inspir...more
Unstrung, 1.5, is effectively deploys the reoccuring gloomy theme of the others in the series. Neal Shusterman is a very talented writer, and much like Unwind and UnWholly, the story still has that kernel of truth and the novel is made enjoyable. As Shuseterman's Writing gets progressively darker, his stories become that much better.
This story briefly explains the whereabouts of Lev with CyFi and who he winds up in the graveyard. Shuseterman also introduces this new character named Wil and his...more
This story briefly explains the whereabouts of Lev with CyFi and who he winds up in the graveyard. Shuseterman also introduces this new character named Wil and his...more
Personally, I wasn't too attached to the side-story of Lev that was presented here. After having read "Unwind," I found Lev's decision to be a Clapper pretty self-explanitory. The world explained in "Unwind" was very cruel and could lead one to have some very self-deprecating and self-destructive tendencies...
I could have gone without having read this at all, but because it was there, I read it anyway.
I feel like this novella was mostly about a whole new character's story that Lev simply looked...more
I could have gone without having read this at all, but because it was there, I read it anyway.
I feel like this novella was mostly about a whole new character's story that Lev simply looked...more
WTF Shusterman????
That was just 50 pages of damn sadness. Also it did not tell us everywhere Lev was between him leaving Cy-Fi and getting to The Graveyard. Liar. I still want to know how Lev found the Underground Railroad.
Bull-S man, bull freaking ess.
That was just 50 pages of damn sadness. Also it did not tell us everywhere Lev was between him leaving Cy-Fi and getting to The Graveyard. Liar. I still want to know how Lev found the Underground Railroad.
Bull-S man, bull freaking ess.
I'm not usually one for these "point-five" books. In my opinion, if it was something necessary for the story, it should have been able to fit into the story. However, my immense respect for Neal Shusterman lead me to shell out the $1.99 this e-book cost.
Well, it definitely wasn't up to the standard to Unwind or the standard I'm expecting of Unwholly, but it was a good enough quick read. As the summary suggests, it tells the gap left in Lev's story. He is temporarily taken in by a tribe of "Chanc...more
Well, it definitely wasn't up to the standard to Unwind or the standard I'm expecting of Unwholly, but it was a good enough quick read. As the summary suggests, it tells the gap left in Lev's story. He is temporarily taken in by a tribe of "Chanc...more
I really like the Unwind story and this is more of the same. But it was soooo short. It's not even that I mind pay two bucks for something - I probably lose that much in change in a week. But it's electronic (which I'm not really used to) and it includes a preview of book #2 (which I already read somewhere else). So after perhaps 30-60 minutes of reading, the story was over! It was just a let-down.
As far as content goes, I was thinking it might gives some more significant insight into Lev. Well,...more
As far as content goes, I was thinking it might gives some more significant insight into Lev. Well,...more
3.5 stars
Made to build up the hype, and it does that very well. The novella is not long enough for it to amazing or horribly bad, it's just....informative...yep. It was obvious that the new characters didn't have enough time to be developed, it doesn't help that we were introduced to whole different part of the UnWind universe, that was slightly confusing. All in all, it tells you why Lev does what he does in UnWind, and his thinking process. Soooooo BRING ON UnWholly!!!!!! :D
[SPOILER] I'm soooo...more
Made to build up the hype, and it does that very well. The novella is not long enough for it to amazing or horribly bad, it's just....informative...yep. It was obvious that the new characters didn't have enough time to be developed, it doesn't help that we were introduced to whole different part of the UnWind universe, that was slightly confusing. All in all, it tells you why Lev does what he does in UnWind, and his thinking process. Soooooo BRING ON UnWholly!!!!!! :D
[SPOILER] I'm soooo...more
I reread Unwind in anticipation of Unwholly coming out this month, and then suddenly discovered this book, book 1.5. Cool! This is a quick read but answers our questions about Lev. One moment in Unwind he was leaving his buddy CyFi, then he shows up at the graveyard, but definitely different than Connor and Risa remember him being, and then he's off to Alaska to work on a pipeline, only to be found shortly thereafter at a harvest camp in his tithe whites ready to sacrifice himself as a Clapper....more
This is the pseudo-sequel to Unwind, which is a highly recommended YA Lit Dystopian Read. This is Unwind 1.5, according to the label. It is only 88 pages and gaps Lev's "disappearance" before he is brought to the Harvest Camp to be reunited with Connor and Risa. Although well written and engaging, it seemed more of a side-plot than a sequel. I guess that is why it was labeled 1.5 not 2. It should have maybe been a "freebie" in between release dates of the two books. It was only $1.99 on pre-orde...more
One more month for unwholly thank god we will hve this to read .
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I knew about Unstrung before but never intended to read it until the second book is out. Finally, I saved myself from the torture I willingly let myself to undergo for this.
About this side story, this is about Lev and what happened to him after he helped Cyfi and before he was united with Connor and Risa. Overall, it wasn't what I expected to read. I thought there will be a showcase of angst on Lev's part - a whole new perspective of the reality of Unwinding. Remember, Lev was a kid who was a ti...more
About this side story, this is about Lev and what happened to him after he helped Cyfi and before he was united with Connor and Risa. Overall, it wasn't what I expected to read. I thought there will be a showcase of angst on Lev's part - a whole new perspective of the reality of Unwinding. Remember, Lev was a kid who was a ti...more
Feb 27, 2013
Deska
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone who already read Unwind and UnWholly ;D
Shelves:
teen-or-young-adult
28.02.2013: SPOILERS!!!!
It was a very short read, but somehow I can see a big story coming up from this!
OMG! OMG! OMG! now I can connect all the missing dots from Unwind to UnWholly!
This is gonna be EPIC Turned-out of events! Primus Comprix and Wil?????!!!!! OMG! OMG! OMG!
I can not wait for the final battle to come out!
I CAN NOT WAIT for LEV to meet with PRIMUS COMPRIX!!! WHAT WAS JUST HAPPENING! THIS IS AMAZING! OR MOST IMPORTANTLY, when will UNA meet PRIMUS COMPRIX!!! OH MY GOD! YES, I Believe...more
It was a very short read, but somehow I can see a big story coming up from this!
OMG! OMG! OMG! now I can connect all the missing dots from Unwind to UnWholly!
This is gonna be EPIC Turned-out of events! Primus Comprix and Wil?????!!!!! OMG! OMG! OMG!
I can not wait for the final battle to come out!
I CAN NOT WAIT for LEV to meet with PRIMUS COMPRIX!!! WHAT WAS JUST HAPPENING! THIS IS AMAZING! OR MOST IMPORTANTLY, when will UNA meet PRIMUS COMPRIX!!! OH MY GOD! YES, I Believe...more
This is a story that I thought would take us through the entire time that happened between Lev and CyFi and his return in Unwind to the Graveyard. It focuses on one part of the story. It does not exactly feel like Unwind but it fits and gives definite clues of how Lev's convictions were shaped for the last part of Unwind.
That said, I thought it was an appropriate addition to the series although I felt disheartened when I finished it. (not with the writing, just the feeling for the characters in...more
That said, I thought it was an appropriate addition to the series although I felt disheartened when I finished it. (not with the writing, just the feeling for the characters in...more
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Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movi...more
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