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Unwind Unboxed (2012)

by Neal Shusterman(Favorite Author)

4.48 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1442483148 (ISBN13: 9781442483149)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

review 1: In the book, Unwind Unboxed, the subject of the book in which the unwanted kids were sent to a harvest camp where they get broken into pieces. Their parts, eyes, arms, legs, brains and whatever else that is usable is given to someone in need. I did not like the book because it is too realistic and cold hearted. Storking also bothered me. How could a mother put a baby on someone else’s doorstep and hope that it doesn’t die. Babies could be passed from house to house like a sack of potatoes. If you are made up of parts of many people then who are you really?
review 2: I started the series quite uneasy. I have been adrift in the world of dystopias. I find beauty in the most bleak places that are created by a wide range of authors. I am always looking for book... mores to incorporate in a middle school lesson that might reach the most unmotivated reader. All of that being said, I did enjoy the series to the point of encouraging a niece to continue the series. ****Spoiler Alerts- as an adopted child, I was able to relate to the stroking process. Thankfully the family I joined, was much better than the ones in the books. As a teacher in an urban setting, I could easily see my children relating to their circumstances. I know it seems like a stretch, but until you have been there, it is hard to comprehend.I went through a horror phase as many people do. I have been so frightened by Stephen King or Christopher Pike that I was kept awake more than a few nights. Much like The Stand and Under the Dome, often the scariest characters are the most like regular people. Seeing a such a dramatic breakdown in society made me question some of my own beliefs. The idea that "unwinding" a child could be considered an honor scares me to my core. The unwinding of Roland still makes me shiver when I think about it. The religion element, although brief, is often left out in this genre. I enjoyed the revelations made by Pastor Dan and later by Lev. Religion has been used to justify some of the worst atrocities in our history. I think the only thing missing is the government presence. Most dystopian novels have an all powerful government, but only the Juvenile Authority seem to be present. I assume of more novels are made, the government will be more revealed throughout the series. It is hard to compare the cruel government element when it is not really there. I also am a little annoyed with the hints at a disturbing surprising secret, yet nothing surprising happens. As a fan of the genre I am good at anticipating certain things, so I maybe guessed at many things that came true. I would love to see more development in this series. Neal Shusterman is a great author and I have enjoyed reading his books. I look forward to reading more. less

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