Unwind

* 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 The shocking premise is unveiled immediately, and a nail-biting pace is sustained throughout, with the teens flung headlong into a true life-or-death struggle...these haunting debates will likely linger in the reader's mind even after the riveting plot fades...an ideal blend of philosophy and action set in a compelling futuristic landscape. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * A thought-provoking, well-paced read that will appeal widely. -- School Library Journal , starred review Following in the footsteps of Jonathan Swift, Shusterman uncorks a Modest Proposal of his own to solve a Pro-Life/Pro-Choice dilemma...ingeniously developed cast and premise. -- Booklist Nail-biting, character-driven thriller. -- The Horn Book Poignant, compelling, and ultimately terrifying, this book will enjoy popularity with a wide range of readers. -- VOYA , 4Q4P The power of the novel lies in what it doesn't do: come down explicitly on one side or the other. -- The New York Times Book Review Well-written, this draws the readers into a world that is both familiar and strangely foreign, and generates feelings of horror, disturbance, disgust and fear. As with classics such as 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 , one can only hope that this vision of the future never becomes reality. -- Kirkus Reviews