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abbielester's review against another edition
5.0
Can I give this book 10 stars? My mind is blown! Read my review at Gator Book Chomp.
alysev's review against another edition
4.0
Shusterman has created a thought-provoking world in this series. It's so meaty with topics worth discussing. Can't wait to see where the story goes.
megpilcher's review against another edition
5.0
This one was as good as the first one, amazing! Very thought provoking and I really enjoy how the author doesn't use the book to make his stance on issues but rather lets the reader decide.
I hated Nelson and Starkey (more than Roland even)! Starkey got under my skin every time he spoke, and Nelson was just plain evil.
As for the other character: I liked Mira more and more as the story went on but didn't love her. I felt the same way about her as I did for Lev in Unwind, but I really enjoyed Lev in this book! I also liked Trace and wish he hadn't died, I hope Connor finds out the truth! I also like Cam even tho I think he can be selfish and I hope he accepts a friendship from Risa because I want her to be back with Connor. I love Connor as always. I didn't love Risa Ianthe beginning but as the story went on, she grew on me again (and not in a bad way!). There are so many characters in these books but both is unique so they're all memorable and make you care in some way.
The plot was fast pased and hard to put down. I'm pretty sure there were some audible sighs, and NOs, and laughing from me throughout but that's what a great book should do!
I am excited for Unsouled and to see the conclusion of this series!
I hated Nelson and Starkey (more than Roland even)! Starkey got under my skin every time he spoke, and Nelson was just plain evil.
As for the other character: I liked Mira more and more as the story went on but didn't love her. I felt the same way about her as I did for Lev in Unwind, but I really enjoyed Lev in this book! I also liked Trace and wish he hadn't died, I hope Connor finds out the truth! I also like Cam even tho I think he can be selfish and I hope he accepts a friendship from Risa because I want her to be back with Connor. I love Connor as always. I didn't love Risa Ianthe beginning but as the story went on, she grew on me again (and not in a bad way!). There are so many characters in these books but both is unique so they're all memorable and make you care in some way.
The plot was fast pased and hard to put down. I'm pretty sure there were some audible sighs, and NOs, and laughing from me throughout but that's what a great book should do!
I am excited for Unsouled and to see the conclusion of this series!
tinybaconcake's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
booksandbraids's review against another edition
5.0
I like how it has been exactly a decade since I last read this book. I love that I still love it after all this time. Neal Shusterman is such an excellent writer. All of his characters are so wonderfully written- even if I cannot stand then, like Starkey this book and Roland in the first. Excluding the people we are supposed to hate, I absolutely love everyone else and am so motivated to find out what happens to them.
With the next book I will be in uncharted territory that I did not get to last time, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what is to come.
I am going to copy my commentary from while reading below. I did a very poor job of writing down my thoughts for the first 2/3s of the book…
- Pg 276 MOLOKAI!
- Pg 347 omg I hated Starkey before but now he truly needs to die a painful awful death.
- Pg 367 “he will make Risa’s dream come true and take down Proactive Citizenry piece by blood piece.” Let’s go Cam! I don’t think you will win Risa’s heart by doing this, but who knows! Either way, good job for rebelling against this villainous group!
- Pg 383 “So she will return into the arms of her wildly emotional parents and will live the life they dream for her until she can find her own dream. She had no tithing party, but right now, she resolves that she will have herself a grand celebration someday. Perhaps a sweet sixteen. And she will find Lev, wherever in the world he is, ask him to attend, and refuse to take no for an answer. And then, finally, she will dance with him.” I love this
- Pg 384 “Would you rather die… or would you rather be unwound?… Everyone answers, and not a single one of them chooses unwinding.” 😭 omg
- Pg 392 I love the following conversation…
“The ADR has become useless. If the best they can do is send AWOLs to a holding pen for the Juvies, then something's not working. Someone needs to rethink things.”
“Why not you?" Lev suggests.
"Why not us?" Connor counters.
Lev considers it. “Well... you're a martyr and I'm a patron saint--I can't think of anyone better! So where do we start?"
With the next book I will be in uncharted territory that I did not get to last time, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what is to come.
I am going to copy my commentary from while reading below. I did a very poor job of writing down my thoughts for the first 2/3s of the book…
- Pg 347 omg I hated Starkey before but now he truly needs to die a painful awful death.
- Pg 367 “he will make Risa’s dream come true and take down Proactive Citizenry piece by blood piece.” Let’s go Cam! I don’t think you will win Risa’s heart by doing this, but who knows! Either way, good job for rebelling against this villainous group!
- Pg 383 “So she will return into the arms of her wildly emotional parents and will live the life they dream for her until she can find her own dream. She had no tithing party, but right now, she resolves that she will have herself a grand celebration someday. Perhaps a sweet sixteen. And she will find Lev, wherever in the world he is, ask him to attend, and refuse to take no for an answer. And then, finally, she will dance with him.” I love this
- Pg 384 “Would you rather die… or would you rather be unwound?… Everyone answers, and not a single one of them chooses unwinding.” 😭 omg
- Pg 392 I love the following conversation…
“The ADR has become useless. If the best they can do is send AWOLs to a holding pen for the Juvies, then something's not working. Someone needs to rethink things.”
“Why not you?" Lev suggests.
"Why not us?" Connor counters.
Lev considers it. “Well... you're a martyr and I'm a patron saint--I can't think of anyone better! So where do we start?"
peridactyl's review against another edition
5.0
At the beginning of the book, before the story even starts, there's a little note from Neal Shusterman: "Wishing you a nail-biting, sleep-depriving, thought-provoking read!" I laughed more than I should have.
He pretty much hit the nail on the head, though--UnWholly was nail-biting (in a metaphorical sense, because I've never made a habit of biting nails, or any other hard-iron construction implements, for that matter), thought-provoking, and sleep-depriving. Although not quite so much as [b:Unwind|6319969|Unwind (Unwind, #1)|Neal Shusterman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327983786s/6319969.jpg|750423], to be truthful.
Yes, it's true. UnWholly didn't quite have the same jaw-dropping shock moments as its prequel, and though it did have its own (of course), I don't feel as if they had the same sort of emotional impact--probably because I was, in a way, expecting them. I mean, I don't put money in my wallet without expecting to spend it. This is obviously the exact same kind of situation.
So I would say my rating is more of a 4.5 than a 5, just because I don't feel as wholly (haaa) affected by UnWholly as I did with Unwind, regardless of it still being a good book and a great read. Or maybe a 4.7. I can never really decide.
As a post-script, it just so happens that one of my local libraries has, not one, but two copies of the next book in this series, [b:UnSouled|12792658|UnSouled (Unwind, #3)|Neal Shusterman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1378899523s/12792658.jpg|17940593]. And--Oh! Look at that! It would seem that I am due for a trip to the library, as I have two books to return! What a convenient coincidence! ;)
He pretty much hit the nail on the head, though--UnWholly was nail-biting (in a metaphorical sense, because I've never made a habit of biting nails, or any other hard-iron construction implements, for that matter), thought-provoking, and sleep-depriving. Although not quite so much as [b:Unwind|6319969|Unwind (Unwind, #1)|Neal Shusterman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327983786s/6319969.jpg|750423], to be truthful.
Yes, it's true. UnWholly didn't quite have the same jaw-dropping shock moments as its prequel, and though it did have its own (of course), I don't feel as if they had the same sort of emotional impact--probably because I was, in a way, expecting them. I mean, I don't put money in my wallet without expecting to spend it. This is obviously the exact same kind of situation.
So I would say my rating is more of a 4.5 than a 5, just because I don't feel as wholly (haaa) affected by UnWholly as I did with Unwind, regardless of it still being a good book and a great read. Or maybe a 4.7. I can never really decide.
As a post-script, it just so happens that one of my local libraries has, not one, but two copies of the next book in this series, [b:UnSouled|12792658|UnSouled (Unwind, #3)|Neal Shusterman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1378899523s/12792658.jpg|17940593]. And--Oh! Look at that! It would seem that I am due for a trip to the library, as I have two books to return! What a convenient coincidence! ;)
bridget_magpie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The first book was good as a pilot and I really like how it continued too. Made me get more into this world, I’m more interested in the characters and the character development is INSANEEEEE
mandiefernmart's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. I thought it was even better than the first!
literarylouhoo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was just as good as the first book!
We met some new characters, but still mostly followed the original ones.
I love the way the author tells the story. It’s in a way that really lets you see all the sides of the story making you think you know what might happen, but then you start to question yourself on if you actually do know and it just takes you by surprise.
If I could describe this series in one word so far, it’s satisfying. I’m enjoying it immensely!
We met some new characters, but still mostly followed the original ones.
I love the way the author tells the story. It’s in a way that really lets you see all the sides of the story making you think you know what might happen, but then you start to question yourself on if you actually do know and it just takes you by surprise.
If I could describe this series in one word so far, it’s satisfying. I’m enjoying it immensely!
otaryseal's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5