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UnWholly, the second book in Neal Shusterman's Unwind Dystology, follows various characters, including Starkey, a stork who escapes Juvie-cops, and Connor, who leads a resistance at the Graveyard. While navigating themes of rebellion against the dystopian practice of unwinding teens for organs, the characters face betrayals, coups, and moral dilemmas, ultimately striving for freedom and justice. The book contains violence, trauma, and themes of bodily autonomy.
Neal Shusterman’s UnWholly is praised for its gripping plot, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking exploration of ethical dilemmas. Critics laud its seamless continuation from the first book, though some note a slower pace and complex narrative threads. Overall, it successfully expands its dystopian world, engaging both new and returning readers.
Fans of gritty dystopian fiction with strong moral dilemmas will enjoy UnWholly by Neal Shusterman. Ideal for readers who loved The Hunger Games and Divergent, this gripping novel offers a complex, thought-provoking exploration of societal issues and human resilience.
Lexile Level
860LScience-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
American Literature
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Politics / Government
Psychology
Technology
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology