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Oct 11, 2018CASSIE ERIN KELLEY rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is a perfect example of 'What if?' and the scary part is this is written in such a way that the terrible process of Unwinding could easily be a reality. The horrifying implication of this novel is that society could one day proceed to this level of selfishness, where it is more important to have the perfect family, and that this one thing is so important that you would willingly send your son or daughter to be 'Unwound.' Whether or not this is killing a child doesn't seem to matter, though the law is carefully written in a way to get around this 'problem.' 'Unwind' offers a disturbing look into the heart of society and human nature, but not all is lost. Though some people have a natural inclination toward bad behavior or just plain evil, there is still compassion and love in the world. A good parallel would be those who sheltered Jews during WWII. This book is horrifying and disturbing, and I would suggest this novel to young adults and older. 'Unwind' is thought-provoking and serious, forcing a person to examine what he believes about life and, ultimately, who is in control of that life. It is written wonderfully well and is easy to read, though digesting the heavy content matter will take a while. Certainly worth reading!