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Unwind
by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
dark
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
I read Unwind when I was in middle school, and unfortunately a lot of the themes went over my head. On my reread, I caught a lot more of the darker themes in the book and can see the parallels to even today’s society, despite the series being written over a decade ago.
The story will tug on your heart strings, and is honestly good as a standalone book. I don’t feel like I HAVE to read the rest of the series to get closure, even though I definitely will be continuing the series.
Having POVs of multiple, diverse characters allows the reader to see the story & dystopian society from so many angles, and it always keeps it interesting. The way that the 3 main characters’ stories are interwoven is masterfully done without feeling forced.
Highly recommend!
The story will tug on your heart strings, and is honestly good as a standalone book. I don’t feel like I HAVE to read the rest of the series to get closure, even though I definitely will be continuing the series.
Having POVs of multiple, diverse characters allows the reader to see the story & dystopian society from so many angles, and it always keeps it interesting. The way that the 3 main characters’ stories are interwoven is masterfully done without feeling forced.
Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Medical content, Abortion, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Pregnancy
Minor: Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, War