So I've basically arranged my reading and sleeping schedule around the fact that UnWholly comes out on Tuesday, and I've been saving this novella for today. I don't know if I was influenced by the fact that I know it wasn't Neal Shusterman who wrote this, or if the story just isn't up to Unwind standards, but I was neither over or underwhelmed.
Did Frankie Landau-Banks say I could be whelmed? Then I am whelmed. Lev was one of the most fascinating characters in Unwind, so I was hoping UnStrung would add yet another layer. On the plus side, there's an excerpt of UnWholly included with this novella. Dec 22, Ash Wednesday rated it liked it Shelves: review , on-going-series , young-adult , speculative-fiction , novella.
Native Americans protected from the Unwind Accord are living their own personal dramas when a certain Lev Calder dropped in and sought asylum. One such drama Lev caught himself in is with a sixteen year old boy, Wil, with a marvelous talent for playing the guitar who only wants to be appreciated by his tribe Okay, beyond their walls kids are running f 2. Okay, beyond their walls kids are running for their lives, trying to escape the horrible mess their parents sentenced them to and Wil view spoiler [just wants to get some applause for his guitar playing hide spoiler ].
I dunno, Wil's character came across shallow to me and Lev figured much less prominently in the story than I was expecting. I got the impression this was going to bridge the Lev who got separated from Risa and Connor in the early parts of Unwind with the Lev who became the clapper. I suppose it did In the metaphorical sense but definitely not how I pictured things were for him.
He remains my favorite character in this series because of his complexity but somehow all of that was missed here. Of course this somehow ties to some details in Unwholly and there's a nice continuity there, I suppose, but in terms of being integral to the series, I didn't feel it. View 2 comments. Oct 19, Rayne rated it liked it Shelves: companion-novel , short-story. This one is really difficult to rate, because, although it does shed light on a very important decision a character makes in the first book and sets a bridge between the developments of the stories in both books, it felt I really don't know how to explain it.
First off, it is obvious Shusterman had very little to do with the writing of this short story. He might've plotted it, but filling it in went to the other author and, while she did a decent job at sounding like him, it didn't read This one is really difficult to rate, because, although it does shed light on a very important decision a character makes in the first book and sets a bridge between the developments of the stories in both books, it felt He might've plotted it, but filling it in went to the other author and, while she did a decent job at sounding like him, it didn't read like Shusterman's prose and didn't carry the force his lines usually carry.
It was also a bit melodramatic with the inner thoughts of the characters, and, quite frankly, I was a bit bored. I actually fell asleep in the middle of it. But, anyway, I liked the inclusion of another side of society that stands against unwinding, but somehow developed their own advanced and ethically-questionable medicine. The climax, however, felt a bit too forced for me.
So, in the end, it is 2. Apr 18, Ashley Marie rated it really liked it Shelves: she-loves-you-ya-ya-ya , sci-fi , gorgeous-prose , dystopia , novellas-short-stories-etc. Cool little novella detailing Lev's missing time from Unwind. It gave me a chance to find out how Lev as a character made that dramatic shift. I have to think that Neal had originally written this as part of the novel, then cut it at some later point because of how well it fits and explains Lev's position.
It's short and sweet but I definitely recommend it! Jul 11, Weishi rated it really liked it. Guys, this comes out the day before my birthday. Thank you, book gods. I wouldn't recommend it. It does show what the native americans do in the world of the unwinds.
They perfected animal transplantation instead of people getting unwound. At the end of this something happens that implies some role in later books. I found out what the yellow eye was though.
Jan 29, Mimi rated it liked it. I'm glad we got to find out where Lev went during some of the events in Unwind.
Wil, on the other hand, deserved his own book in my opinion, he was such a complex character for this novella. View 1 comment. Feb 04, Cors rated it really liked it. Jul 14, Kathleen rated it it was amazing.
This is a short story in the Unwind world and to me, it is also the saddest. Dec 26, Bailey rated it liked it Shelves: novella-nugget , male-pov , damaged-boy , had-potential , 3-plus-stars , yeah-its-ya , sy-fy , dystopian.
I figure this would tell me but Don't get me wrong, I liked the story. It gives us another side and another view of unwinding. The People of Chance have different laws and of course different problems and I appreciated having this glimpse. However, I'm not sure how that changed Lev into the boy who pops up again in Unwind. Where did all the anger come from? When did he decide clapping was the answer?
I d How did Lev Calder move from an unwillingly escaped Tithe to a clapper? I dunno. I get the feeling the real purpose of this has something to do with the upcoming books. In particular view spoiler [Wil's hands. We are going to see them again, aren't we? You know, just a hunch. Or view spoiler [Una will surface at some point hide spoiler ]. If neither happens I'll really wonder what the point was.
Guess I'll have to find out. View all 5 comments. Jul 27, Haley rated it it was amazing. Somehow managed to make me cry in 60 pages. Thanks, Neal. I really don't usually get this emotional over books, but something about Neal's style and stories can really do it to me.
Great little novella, even though the plot felt a little rushed. You should probably read it before unwholly, but if you have already read unwholly I wouldn't worry. I read unwholly before I knew unstrung existed, and it really made the same point, just in a different order. It's really just a choice of which book you c Somehow managed to make me cry in 60 pages.
It's really just a choice of which book you cry over. Jul 05, kari rated it it was amazing Shelves: 5-star , , ya. I just want to lie down and sob for an hour or two. Be back to write a review when I've composed myself. I was not expecting what happens in this story at all. I hope there will be some tie in to the overall arc of what happened here. This was very good, but I wish it was longer. It was also kind of sad.
It tied up a few loose ends on Lev's story in Unwind. Jun 27, Lauren rated it it was amazing Shelves: young-adult , dystopian , fave-authors , Mar 04, Tyler Barnes rated it it was amazing. What happens whenever you make a short story between the first and second books in a series?
You get a 1. After he split up from Connor and Risa in Unwind , Lev went on a journey where he met a person who called himself Cy-Fi. Eventually, the two of them split up and then many parts of Lev's story was lost and confusing in the rest of Unwind. That's what this book is about. After many people and critics asked him about Lev's story, he got so many comments that he decided to write this boo What happens whenever you make a short story between the first and second books in a series?
After many people and critics asked him about Lev's story, he got so many comments that he decided to write this book. This picks right up from where Unwind dropped off Lev's story.
He is in a 'hi-rez' high profit reservation and is accompanied by a Native American named Wil. Lev is given a tour of the reservation, hears Wil's amazing guitar playing, and goes on a journey that ends in Spoiler so will not say.
This book really gives in-depth thought into Lev's ideas over many Native American traditions and how they vary from his own views. Basically, this entire book is a characterization of who Lev really is. Personally, I really enjoyed all eleven, three page chapters in this book no joke! However, the overall message in this book is depressing but true- happiness doesn't last long. Also in this book is a new style it seems of Shusterman's writing. It employs more voice and real-world morals in this book than I have seen from him.
Apparently I wasn't the only one that viewed this book as a little too short though. I think it needed a lot more than just sixty pages to tell its story" Nessa 1. Personally, I liked the book and think it tells a lot about Lev. If you are interested in reading Unwholly this book is a good bridge between the two and is very enjoyable. Now, if you dislike short books, don't read this book.
If you love short books, you'll love it though. This doesn't make it any less horrible, but at least you don't get to see yourself being chopped to pieces! I find myself hating those surgeons and nurses with unrelenting passion.
I wonder what the hell is this experiment they told Wil about. Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today! By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. Must redeem within 90 days. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. More books from this author: Neal Shusterman. See more by Neal Shusterman.
More books in this series: Unwind Dystology. You may also like: Thriller and Mystery Staff Picks. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard. Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical talent And it is this teen's heart-breaking story that inspired Lev to choose the clapper's path.
Pulling elements from Neal Shusterman's critically acclaimed Unwindand giving hints about what is to come in the long-awaited sequel, UnWholly , this short story is a must for fans of the series.
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. It's wonderful, wonderful stuff. It is written with a sense of drama that should get it instantly snapped up for film.
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