Imagine a world where your future is decided at age thirteen. You either go forward , get married and have a family, OR you get Unwound (chopped up into bits and harvested to save lives). Meet Connor the troublemaker, Risa the orphan and Lev, whose birth and unwinding have been planned since conception by his very religious parents. Each being Unwound for a different reason, but all three thrown together as one plan of escape turns into a race against time.
As the story unfolds, Shusterman reveals fascinating and thought provoking details about the world of “Unwind.” We learn about clappers, storking and the ubiquitous (and ironic) ‘Bill of Life.’ Details from the gruesome harvest camp are disturbing, but thought provoking. Each character must examine and question the true meaning of sacrifice.
Fans of Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies” series and Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” will enjoy this take on the dangers of a Utopian society.
Recommended 11+
