Unwind

This book was disgusting and disturbing the whole way through. It was over done where it should be light and easy and under the bar where it should be intense. One word for this book would be HARD.

When I say hard, I do not mean reading level wise, I mean emotionally it was a very trying read.

The book follow just three kids for the most part. Lev, Risa, and Connor.

They live in a futuristic society where between the ages of 13 and 18 a parent has the right to unwind their child. This mean that if they no longer want their child they have the right to sign their child's life away.

Unwinding was compromise between Pro-Life and Pro-Choice activists after the 2nd civil war called the Heartland War. Unwinding satisfied Pro-Life activist because technically the child lived on (just in a bunch of little pieces that kept other people alive). It satisfied Pro-Choice activists because there was a choice present.

Connor's parents decide to Unwind him after he broke a series of rules and got in fights at school.

Risa is Unwound to make space at an orphanage.

Lev is a tithe, he is an Unwind to help the greater good by giving up parts and helping the population.

All 3 change, all 3 learn, All 3 live (sort of).

My Opinion
-Most characters were shallow minded and cliched
-The story didn't get me thinking like some do.
-It was made out to be better than it was
-Even my mother disliked the idea.

WARNING!
I read almost all books after they were recommended to me. This one was recommended by my librarian to me, I may have just had too high expectations.