Unwind+by+Neal+Shusterman

**"In this world gone mad, if you’re a teenager, you’re a target until your 18th birthday. Yes, you’d better start running…"** //Unwind// by Neal Shusterman 352 page book / 10 hour, 10 minute audio __**SHORT REVIEW:**__ It's the future, and there has been a war between the pro-life and pro-choice armies. They're at a standstill, so the government steps in and creates "The Bill of Life." In this bill, no life may be harmed until a person turns 13. Between the ages of 13 and 18, a teen may be "unwound." We meet Connor who discovers by accident that his parents have decided to have him unwound because he's just too much trouble. Risa is an orphan, and when it's decided that she is a financial burden on the orphanage, the order for her unwinding is signed. Finally, we meet Lev. He's been born specifically to be unwound and is called a "tithe." Tithes are special and it's a great religious honor for them to be unwound. These three unlikely friends meet as they try to make it to their 18th birthday. Oh, did I mention the unwinding process? Around 98% of the teen's body is taken apart to be used for others who might need their parts - eyes, blood, spine, whatever. Grizzly, huh?

__**COMMENT:**__ I loved this face-paced and frightening book. I was up late into the night reading, and couldn't put it down! If you're squeamish, watch out for the graphic description of unwinding in the second half of the book. You will never forget this story - even long after you've finished reading it. //comment by Hoodzie123//

58snow: I read this book! It was great but a little more high school oriented.
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