Reviews

Unplugged by Gordon Korman

Only show reviews with written explanations

emilyb_chicago's review

Go to review page

4.0

Easy to read, modern feeling middle school story with a mystery aspect, reminiscent of Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon.

hoops_literary_library_life's review

Go to review page

4.0

This book is one part mystery, one part summer camp, and one part humour. Korman continues to do what he does best, write an amazing middle grades novel that keeps you guessing and surprised in almost every chapter. The story is told by a variety of narrators, including Jett, the son of a Bezos-type billionaire. Jett is being punished for flying a drone into air traffic over SFO by attending a “wellness” camp. Jett learns a lot of lessons throughout the summer.

jenmangler's review

Go to review page

2.0

Not my favorite Gordon Korman book.

bibliobrandie's review

Go to review page

1.0

Did not care for this one at all. None of the characters are likeable. Not one. There are so many characters, too many, and each gets their own points of view and it is confusing and does not move the story along. One of the main characters, Jett, is insufferable. He's spoiled (his dad is the richest man in the world *eye roll*) and so one dimensional. Actually, all the characters are one dimensional. It's like the author made a list of characters: a spoiled kid, a super hippy, a kid who is allergic to everything, and then didn't develop them any further. And when the alligators are introduced I was like good grief, this is too much. Not recommending it to anyone.

gies10's review

Go to review page

4.0

This was an enjoyable read. Thank you to @netgalley for the audiobook ARC of Unplugged.

When Jett Baranov, the son of a tech billionaire, is unwillingly sent to a wellness camp, he has no idea what awaits him. Jett is spoiled and entitled and has always been able to get whatever he wants. The Oasis wellness camp is everything Jett doesn’t like and he is resentful of being there. Eventually, Jett is able to connect with a few kids over Needles, their pet lizard (which is of course against the rules). Follow along while Jett and the crew uncover some Oasis secrets and form friendships along the way.
Jett was easy to not like at the beginning, but seeing him mature throughout the story was fun. There are a multitude of quirky summer camp characters whom Jett encounters during his stay at The Oasis and they often made me chuckle or smile as I thought back to those awkward summer camp days. I enjoyed the book, and as I istened, I kept thinking that my children would also enjoy this one.