#73 in Middle grade
UnWind
- 352
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would 'unwind' them.? Perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES. Unwinding: the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common, and accepted, practice in society. Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their 18th birthday, they can't be harmed - but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, is wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away... "Gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller… The issues raised could not be more provocative - the sanctity of life, the meaning of being human - while the delivery could hardly be more engrossing or better aimed to teens."Publishers Weekly, starred review "A thought-provoking, well-paced read that will appeal widely"School Library Journal, starred review "A breathless tale turning pages for teenage boys, as it challenges not just where life begins and ends, but what it means to be alive." Educ8 magazine "a powerful, shocking, and intelligent novel...
Reading order · Unwind Dystology
Full order & progress →- UnWindThis book
8.08.0 / 10 - UnWholly
7.97.9 / 10 - UnSouledUnSouled–Not ranked yet
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 403 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 73% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Middle grade average of 8.0. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 39 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 364 | 90% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Holy Cow, this book was intense, in part because it really seems like something that could happen in America's future. Loved it.”
“This book certainly has one of the more disturbing premises of any book I've read recently. Especially if you're a parent, you're likely to struggle with this one. For sheer originality, this book deserves 5 stars. However, I gave it three because the premise is…”
Frequently asked
What age is UnWind for?
UnWind sits on the Middle grade shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 8–12. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 352 pages — shorter than 71% of the ranked books in Middle grade.
In this book
Themes this book shares with others — each leads to the best books on it.
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