111 pages • 3 hours read
Neal ShustermanUnwind
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Neal Shusterman’s Unwind, after a civil war over abortion, a dystopian society allows parents to have their teens unwound, which involves the dismemberment and reuse of their body parts. The narrative follows three teenagers, Connor, Risa, and Lev, as they attempt to escape their fates, confronting betrayal, friendship, and moral dilemmas along the way. Topics include abortion and youth exploitation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Neal Shusterman's Unwind is praised for its thought-provoking themes and compelling narrative, engaging readers with a dystopian world that raises ethical questions. However, some critique its pacing and character development. Overall, it's a gripping read that stimulates discussion on moral issues and societal norms.
Who Should Read Unwind?
Readers who enjoy dystopian novels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth will find Unwind by Neal Shusterman equally compelling. This book appeals to those fascinated by morally complex societies, intense survival stories, and the ethical dilemmas faced by young protagonists.
RecommendedReading Age
12-17yearsLexile Level
HL740LBook Details
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction