Author: Neal Shusterman
Series/Standalone: Unwind Dystology (Book #1)
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction
Pages: 337
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Year Published: 2007
Format: Hardcover (Own It)
"Connor, Ris and Lev are running for their lives.
The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age thirteen. Between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, however, parents can have their child "unwound," whereby all of the child's organs are transplanted into different donors, so life doesn't technically end. Connor is too difficult for his parents to control. Risa, a ward of the state, is not enough to be kept alive. And Lev is a tithe, a child conceived and raised to be unwound. Together, they may have a chance to escape and to survive."
My Rating: 4.5/5
I was surprised how this book remained so current. I was surprised that it was written in 2007 and still remained so relevant. The concept, as you first start this book, feels very extreme, but throughout this book, it becomes more and more understandable about how the world got to the point it is. The world-building is excellent. The plot is fast-paced, and the changing perspectives keep readers aware of different opinions and ways the world has perceived these new bills. While uncomfortable, I strongly recommend. The only reason I knocked off one star was the need for "romance" that all dystopians had at this time. I look forward to continuing on in this series.
Thank you for reading.
Sidny
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