Questions About Unwind (Unwind, #1)

by Neal Shusterman (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book well written? No odd, cringe-worthy phrasing and mistakes? No plot holes? Are the characters believable?

Alicia Yumasaki I found that the beginning was kind of typical and hard to get into, but the characters and the plot line got so much better later on in the book. It …moreI found that the beginning was kind of typical and hard to get into, but the characters and the plot line got so much better later on in the book. It isn't one of those YA dystopian books that contain more raging teenage hormones than actual character development or action. In my opinion, the "unwind" concept makes the book intriguing and opens the door to many ethical and psychological questions throughout the book. I think you should definitely read it if you don't think that you'd be uncomfortable with the book's main concept of "unwinding" (which is when kids are taken apart for their organs and whatnot to be donated).

-No weird/unnecessarily irrelevant phrases (like in Shatter Me)
-Possibly a few plot holes? (I don't actively look for them though, so don't take my word on this.)
-Connor and Risa are your average cookie-cutter main characters. (I do like that Risa was actually an intelligent female heroine who thought on her feet and wasn't constantly drooling all over Connor.) My favorite character was Lev, though. I feel like he underwent the most character development, and I loved the explanations of the psychological struggles he went through (made me cry a couple of times, but that's just me). You rarely find in-depth psychological changes in characters nowadays, in my opinion. (less)

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I'm unsure about reading this book. Should I read it? I don't usually read this type of book, though it sounds interesting.

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Yes!! "Unwind" is a very good, fast paced science fiction/dystopian series. (I read many YA dystopians this is by far i…more**As spoiler free as possible**

Yes!! "Unwind" is a very good, fast paced science fiction/dystopian series. (I read many YA dystopians this is by far in my top 3) I do warn you it is disturbing at one point or another throughout the series. It really depends on how much you can handle. If Hunger Games gave you the chills, I would think twice before reading this. It is still is such a good book!!(Personally, the creepiness didn't bother me enough to even think about closing the book) I burned through the first 3 books, trying not to read the final book in the series.It is so good I don't want it to end!! (Yes, I own all four of them) I loved the many plot twists throughout the series. You feel attached to the characters throughout this series. There is this one character who I started to sympathize with and than labeled psychopath by the end of his/hers next chapter!! If you enjoy plot twists, a thought provoking yet entertaining novel, amazing (not instant love) romance, amazing characters, and an all around amazing YA book... Read THIS BOOK!

Update: 10/1/15
OMG! The ending of this series is epic! I'd hate to compare this book to THG, but I enjoyed the ending of Undivided more than Mockingjay...(less)

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Is this just thinly disguised pro life propaganda?

Della No. This book discusses both sides of the story- due to the favouring of pro life by banning abortion, we see the terrible effects of the decision, as…moreNo. This book discusses both sides of the story- due to the favouring of pro life by banning abortion, we see the terrible effects of the decision, as well as seeing how the 'choice' of unwinding impacts society. Unwinding is a great series, and I would recommend it. (less)

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Weird question, but how is this book/series when compared to the Scythe trilogy (which I found to be amazing!)?