UnSouled

Neal Shusterman

2013 • 416 pages

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Average rating4.2

In the next part of Neal Shusterman's gripping and thought-provoking futuristic thriller, Connor, Lev and Risa continue to uncover shocking secrets about the process of 'Unwinding' and the company, Proactive Citizenry, which created Cam, a teen made completely from parts taken from 'unwound' teens. There are plans to mass produce rewound teens like Cam for military purposes, and below the surface of that potential horror lies a sinister layer of intrigue… Proactive Citizenry has been suppressing technology that could make unwinding completely unnecessary. Will Connor, Lev and Risa ever be able to break free from the fear of Unwinding? Praise for Unwind: "Following in the footsteps of Jonathan Swift, Shusterman uncorks a Modest Proposal of his own…" Booklist "Gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller… The issues raised could not be more provocative - the sanctity of life, the meaning of being human - while the delivery could hardly be more engrossing or better aimed to teens." Publishers Weekly, starred review "a powerful, shocking, and intelligent novel... It's wonderful, wonderful stuff." thebookbag.co.uk "This is the kind of rare book that makes the hairs on your neck rise up. It is written with a sense of drama that should get it instantly snapped up for film." The Times

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4 primary books6 released books

#3 in Unwind Dystology

Unwind Dystology is a 6-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Neal Shusterman and Michelle Knowlden.

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Rachel Baack

Summary: After the hideout for runaway Unwinds is destroyed, Lev and Connor go on a mission to learn the secrets surrounding the history of Proactive Citizenry from the one woman who might be able to give them answers—answers that have the potential to bring down the organization and stop unwinding. Meanwhile, Cam plots to bring down Proactive Citizenry, Risa tries to survive on her own, and Starkey gains power among the storks as he continues escalating his violent harvest camp liberations.

July 27, 2024

RiffMonkey

Yet another amazing instalment in The Unwind Dystology. I have said it before but I love the way the POVs are written, you get everyone side of the story and also sometimes a random bystanders thoughts on the matter. I love the way almost every part of the story has some tinge of dark irony that weaves all the characters together.
I also love the new characters introduced in this book, especially grace, who is a great neurodivergent character. As the story goes on you see how almost everyone underestimates her, yet she is one of the smartest people in the room. Thought the whole idea of her having been chipped seems to me more like plot convenience but I will let that one slide.
Yet again loved it and looking forward to reading the next and last one

March 21, 2021

Angel White

How was unwinding started? What deeper secrets are there behind the founder of this process and why are all references to him....gone?

Connor & Lev are putting things together and vow to find the truth behind the unwinding process, and find a way to stop it. Risa has escaped and is just trying to stay alive until she can be reunited with Connor.

Meanwhile, Starkey is inviting war with all the chaos he and the Stork Brigade are causing. Camus is still struggling with who he is and is making his own plans on taking down Proactive Citizenry from the inside.

This is the 3rd book in the series and while slow at some points (understandable with the research and ground setting scenarios being introduced) it is definitely keeping my attention. I am wholly invested to finish this one out.

May 12, 2020