A review by dododenise
Unwind by Neal Shusterman

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is sadly as relevant as before: 17 years later and the pro choice vs pro life debate is as alive as ever. 

Unwinding is a twisted way to find the solution to this problem, that isn’t really a solution at all. While the science does not seem all that waterproof to me, that does not take away from the concept and message it sends. 

The characters are very classic Neal Shusterman I have to say. The roles these characters play reminded me a lot of arc of the scythe. 

I think this book truly plays beautifully what it means to be alive, what death is, and where that leads people. I cannot properly express everything this book tries to tell you, but I can say for certain that it worked for me. 

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