Unwind is a phenomenal YA science fiction thriller. Following the Heartland War (pro-life vs. pro-choice), unwinding has become the solution for parents with difficult teenagers. Don’t want your child anymore? State can’t afford all its orphans? Have them unwound. Their bodies are stripped for parts sold away to those who want them. Scientists and doctors have figured out how to do this without technically killing the Unwind. Their spirit or soul or life-force, whatever you want to call it, becomes spread out among all the people now sporting their pieces. 100% of each Unwind must be used by law. And no one over 18 can be unwound. So in this world, if you break an arm don’t bother to use a cast and wait for it to heal. If you can afford a brand new teenage arm, buy one.
Archive: July 17, 2008
This is a picture book that I was reluctant to read because it was about a dog who did amazing things. I have no idea why that made me think I wouldn’t like it, to be honest. Sentimental dog stories always get to me. Benji and Balto made me cry. I remember enjoying Lassie as a kid. Heck, even the end of the Futurama episode when Fry finds his fossilized dog makes me bawl uncontrollably. But for whatever reason, I sort of expected this story to be boring and bland.