Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

The Scoop - Conner, Risa, and Lev come from very different backgrounds, but one thing brings them together in a fight for their lives - they are each classified as "Unwinds."  In this futuristic thriller, parents can have their teenage children "unwound" and harvested as parts for transplants.  Only surviving to age eighteen will ensure their escape from unwinding. 

The Story - Told from each main character's perspective, Shusterman crafts a thorough and compelling narrative. Each character presents his and her own side of the story. This approach by Shusterman fully draws the reader into each character's story.

Without delving too far into stances on divisive issues (like abortion), Shusterman spins a thought-provoking story that is sure to encourage discussion. 

I listened to the audio version of this book.  The voice actor, Luke Daniels, did an excellent job in capturing the varying teenage voices of the characters. 

Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Grand Haven, MI : Brilliance Audio, 2009

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