This is where we will discuss!

[Jeff]

Here is where we will post to each other!

[Jeff]

just started the book... the first two paragraphs on page 3 really set the tone! incredible how much info the author packed into these paragraphs. he also has grabbed my attention and I'm excited to keep reading! wondering if you guys agree

[Sarah]

The first couple pages I really had to closely read - I was confused but not that I am further in the book I can't stop

[Jeff]

ok so I need to confess something... I didn't abide by our rules for reading. I'm in part three already and I love this book! I'm wondering what you girls think, bc it almost seems like a "boy book" even though Risa is a main character. but I am loving the constant action and switching of narrative perspectives for each chapter.

your thoughts?

[Sarah]

Jeff wrote: "ok so I need to confess something... I didn't abide by our rules for reading. I'm in part three already and I love this book! I'm wondering what you girls think, bc it almost seems like a "boy book..."

I am in part three too! I like this book - I want to know where the kids are going and if they will be safe. I loved the old and how she made them write the letters. I can't believe Lev telling the lady in the office he had been kidnapped. Also we do not have to abide by the rules Kirsten already read the whole thing too!

[Jeff]

oh ok haha in at the part where they introduce lev's new traveling companion. not sure how long they will roll together. I hate Lev his character sucks but I'm sure he will realize tithing is not as good as he thinks it is. obviously it's better to be alive lol duh

[Sarah]

Jeff wrote: "oh ok haha in at the part where they introduce lev's new traveling companion. not sure how long they will roll together. I hate Lev his character sucks but I'm sure he will realize tithing is not a..."

It is kind of dark. What is up with storking I hate that. And his companion is what is keeping him alive though.

[Jeff]

don't day anymore abt Lev I need to read more!

and ya storking is baaaaad. how abt the baby who was passed around Connor's neighborhood then died. brutal

[Sarah]

That was soooo sad! Okay yes - let's post more tomorrow :) I am only on page 128.

[Sarah]

I REALLY WONDER IF LEV CONNOR AND RISE WILL BE REUNITED

[Jeff]

I really hope so. and CyFi is a super weirdo haha but fascinating about his brain

[Jeff]

haven't thought of any holocaust connections

[Sarah]

I haven't either. Jeff how far are you? I am starting to really like Risa! She is so strong and so smart.

[Jeff]

I'm at ch 24. almost halfway thru

[Jeff]

they just introduced the dynamic with Connor and Roland, interested in seeing where it goes!

[Jeff]

I am beginning to see connections between Unwind and the history of the holocaust and the Underground Railroad. although I am only through 157 pages, there are many elements of these events which connect to events in the book!

[Jeff]

I'm starting part 4 now

[Sarah]

I cant believe the cy ty scene let me know when you get there omgggg

[Jeff]

omg reading it now haha gimme a min

[Jeff]

wow so that part was awesome! says a lot about how much Lev has changed, and the dynamic with CyFy and CyTy is nuts. definitely a fun part to read

[Sarah]

I cant believe how the kid was taking over his brain. I wonder if thats why they unwound him for stealing crazy scene

[Jeff]

woke up giddy and started reading right away. stuff with Lev is getting hairy

[Jeff]

I'm really into this book!

[Sarah]

I'm at the part where Lev ran through the woods - going to start reading more now :)

[Jeff]

I'm at the part, like page 250, where it's getting really crazy. so into it haha but gotta stop cuz we're going to the park ave fest

[Sarah]

I wonder if Roland killed those 5 kids?!

[Sarah]

I was gonna go to park ave fest didn't know it ended at 6 boo

[Jeff]

just saw Paige at Half Pint haha we talked about Unwind!!!

[Jeff]

getting towards the end. going to finish tonight

[Jeff]

oh ya I'm at the part at the graveyard where "the mob" is introduced and stuff starts getting crazy. excited to continue reading and finish later!

[Jeff]

ok so I'm on page 248 and I'm gonna finish it now. when Sarah is finished we can talk about the events and the ending!

[Sarah]

Im on page 284. I knew lev was going to be at the harvest camp. Is the detonaters what clappers are reffered to ?

[Jeff]

ya! I'm on 294 and it's getting really good. something crazy is going to happen!

[Jeff]

I finished! excellent ending. excited to talk and see what you guys think

[Sarah]

I finished too!!! I love the ending!

[Sarah]

The part with all the people who had pieces of the admiral sound was just amazing! And I am so happy that Connor and Risa are working at the graveyard now!

[Sarah]

I wish that Lev could have house arrest at the pastors home.

[Jeff]

ya that would've been cool. it's also nice that is brother Marcus will be taking him in. I believe there are two more books in this series? maybe

[Sarah]

Oh there is I would be interested in reading them! The book was great but was not as quick as a read as others.

[Jeff]

Ya for sure. took me the longest out of all the books I've had to read this summer, from both 670 and 507.

[Sarah]

I was thinking that the clappers when they detonated that they would wipe out the whole camp.

[Sarah]

I would use it in the classroom. It has a lot of science terms that could be used to teach kids - things that I am not even familiar with.

[Jeff]

love the dystopian theme and can be grouped with many other YA and literary canon works. I would use it with upper-middle school and high school.

[Sarah]

I would like to have the kids discuss the positives and negatives of unwinding

[Jeff]

wait wait wait.... you think there are positives of unwinding?

[Sarah]

From the book lol or if they think there are any.

[Jeff]

I agree! I loved Unwind. I think I need to read his sequels. I think there is a whole series!