Unwind by Neil Shusterman - I just finished this VERY intense, rich and somewhat disturbing novel yesterday. In the world Shusterman creates, parents or guardians of a teen may choose to "unwind" a teen at any time, for any reason. Essentially this means that the teen is dissected and his/her body parts are given to other people to replace damaged/diseased parts of themselves.
Of course, most teens consider themselves unlikely to be unwound, but this story follows three young people who, for various reasons, find themselves in danger. Connor is too unruly for his parents; Risa is a ward of the state whom they can no longer afford; Lev's parents have raised him as a "tithe" from birth, to meet their perceived religious obligation. When their paths cross, the repercussions may change their world.
This novel presents a LOT of things to think about, but it isn't preachy. It's exciting, a little scary, and very fun. Give it a try! I'm plunging into Shusterman's Skinjacker trilogy, next! And don't be afraid to post your reactions to this book for all of us to share...
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