tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post7922994517842030234..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Unwind by Neal Shusterman Keertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19758790577482854952013-03-04T16:32:55.273-05:002013-03-04T16:32:55.273-05:00-The children's hospital is a rejected “Doct...-The children's hospital is a rejected “Doctor Who†set from the 60's. Marble or Super Ball Art. The collation of the object definition always matches that of the calling database context. You will find information about the March 2011 Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Release of RadiationRaeshawnhttp://blog.livedoor.jp/news23vip/archives/3483810.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82278333622606228432012-08-30T22:27:23.441-04:002012-08-30T22:27:23.441-04:00I can't wait to see what you think of this one...I can't wait to see what you think of this one, Heidi, but I do think you're right - I'm reading too much dystopia these days! I think you'll really like this though and I've heard the sequel is even better, so I'm excited for that! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-64069442110594160302012-08-29T20:17:00.150-04:002012-08-29T20:17:00.150-04:00Okay I admittedly skipped the spoiler section beca...Okay I admittedly skipped the spoiler section because I like going into a book as blind as possible and I do still want to read this one, but I'm sorry it didn't wow you! I think you clearly need to lay off this genre for a bit...this was supposed to be one of the great ones! :P<br /><br />I think that the concept of unwinding IS intriguing, and even though I often shy away from perspective-jumping books, this one seems fast paced and gripping enough to to be a bother. <br /><br />Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-55892826603084916702012-08-26T12:23:57.135-04:002012-08-26T12:23:57.135-04:00Wow, thank you for such a thorough comment, Amanda...Wow, thank you for such a thorough comment, Amanda! You bring up some excellent points and I really do think that you make some really good arguments. Shusterman's reasoning behind some of the events in this novel seem much clearer to me now, although I do wish it was more explicitly stated in this book itself. Still, I'm really excited to read the sequel and I'm THRILLED that I inspired you to think out of the box and respond to this review! Once again, thank you SO much for this beautiful comment - it really enabled me to see this book in a different light altogether! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31459936051906308942012-08-26T12:21:52.980-04:002012-08-26T12:21:52.980-04:00Thanks Leanne! I really thought about how so much ...Thanks Leanne! I really thought about how so much injustice happens to children in the world, which made me realize how shockingly realistic this novel could be. I can't wait to see what you think of this, Leanne, so I'm keeping an eye out for your review! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-20478912356554583702012-08-26T12:18:03.850-04:002012-08-26T12:18:03.850-04:00I'm so glad the second book is equally as good...I'm so glad the second book is equally as good as this one, so I'm very excited to pick it up! I'm definitely picking up the sequel - don't worry - so I'll let you know what I think of it the moment I get around to reading it! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9097889170068654712012-08-26T12:16:31.189-04:002012-08-26T12:16:31.189-04:00I definitely think this would have blown me away i...I definitely think this would have blown me away if I was younger as well! It still did, just not as much. Wow, I haven't seen the film but I'll have to check it out ASAP! Thanks for letting me know, Lauren! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13829836251344597672012-08-26T12:15:00.757-04:002012-08-26T12:15:00.757-04:00Thanks Eunice! I'd definitely encourage you to...Thanks Eunice! I'd definitely encourage you to read this one as it has such an intriguing concept! I loved that and while I had a few problems with this, I'll definitely be picking up the sequel! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-23735784572818371032012-08-26T12:12:55.087-04:002012-08-26T12:12:55.087-04:00Thanks Rachel! I think you should totally give thi...Thanks Rachel! I think you should totally give this one a shot - it's amazing! You'd definitely enjoy it! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-1755844312027811952012-08-26T12:12:06.596-04:002012-08-26T12:12:06.596-04:00I hope the sequel is better for me too! I can'...I hope the sequel is better for me too! I can't wait for it to release this week and am eagerly looking forward to it. I'm glad you were blown away by this though - I can see why and if I didn't constantly question everything, I'm sure I would have been too! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-91079977212316610812012-08-26T12:07:21.447-04:002012-08-26T12:07:21.447-04:00I totally understand why you hate it, Giselle. It&...I totally understand why you hate it, Giselle. It's a tough book to like, but it has creativity and originality - that can't be denied! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-47459026442949850902012-08-26T12:04:55.829-04:002012-08-26T12:04:55.829-04:00Thanks Jasprit! I really do think you should pick ...Thanks Jasprit! I really do think you should pick this one up, despite my issues with it. It's an extremely unique and intriguing plot, so you might surprise yourself by enjoying it! I hope you give it a shot! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11164462803964963012012-08-26T11:09:48.275-04:002012-08-26T11:09:48.275-04:00I'd love to see what you make of this, Mandee!...I'd love to see what you make of this, Mandee! It's such an intriguing and unique tale, so I think you'll really like it! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44347265700176131742012-08-24T22:24:43.761-04:002012-08-24T22:24:43.761-04:00Keertana, your review is so very insightful and ex...Keertana, your review is so very insightful and exceptionally written. I liked how you brought up the subject of young women being forced into polygamous and undesired marriages in the Middle East, and comparing such to the concept in <i>Unwind</i> where people give up there children to be "unwound". This is excellent and very true comparison. :) <br /><br />I borrowed this book at my local library yesterday and am really excited to read it because of all the glowing reviews. Lovely review. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-88267328828919704492012-08-24T18:27:59.922-04:002012-08-24T18:27:59.922-04:00I love your analysis of this book! I am not a huge...I love your analysis of this book! I am not a huge fan of the book - I am definitely one of those readers who mentioned who was thrown off by that one gruesome scene. I still feel all grossed out thinking about it now, months after I finished reading that book. Unwind is one of those books that just didn't fit with me, so it's nice to have someone who also wasn't a huge fan of it. <br /> <br />In terms of your points, I completely understand the direction you are taking in your anaylsis. I will say that from my own interpretation of the book, I thought that Connor's new arm was kind of creepy and disturbing but didn't necessarily go against all the messages presented by Shusterman. I agree 100% of the irony in Connor receiving that arm. But I think it's supposed to be ironic, kind of showing how convulted and messed up everything has become. And there's the fact of whose arm that is...which I'm sure is another major thing. I think there's definitely a message about how no easy solutions can be made, and how the problem has become so ingrained in so many aspects of the society. And maybe their rebellion will eventually force changes to occur, but there are still all of these unintended and unwanted consequences that the characters can't will out of existence. As for Lev, it is weird and seemingly out-of-character for him to decide to kill himself in emancipation of his own life. But, at the same time, at least he's actively deciding what he wants to do with his life and how he'd rather die, given the chance. As for the Admiral, I think that once again Schusterman is showing how the situation is not so cut and dry. But I didn't interpret echoes of his son's life through body parts as his son actually being alive again.<br /> <br />I do not disagree with anything you're saying. Your interpretations have just inspired me to come up with my own reasoning and rationale. So thank you for writing such a thought-provoking review on such a thought-provoking book. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21586912232669930142012-08-24T16:59:40.079-04:002012-08-24T16:59:40.079-04:00Aww, I'm sorry that you didn't love this m...Aww, I'm sorry that you didn't love this much as most people did Keertana!! I actually did end up loving it, but I can understand why you didn't. The pacing is really wonderful in this book, and I loved the messages, but I do understand why you think some parts are ironic. The romance wasn't one of my favorite parts of this book, but I did love both Risa and Connor. And Lev becomes really wonderful in the second book, so I hope you end up picking up the sequel! Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-47281124379246507762012-08-24T15:20:45.958-04:002012-08-24T15:20:45.958-04:00When I read Unwind in 7th grade it absolutely BLEW...When I read Unwind in 7th grade it absolutely BLEW MY MIND. I loved it! I'm not sure if I'd have the same thoughts as an adult, though. Still, the concept is awesome. Have you seen the short film based on the book? It's about 5 minutes long and is on YouTube. Definitely look it up--it's creepy as all get out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)<br />- Lauren @ <a href="http://365daysofreading.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Reading</a>Lauren Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749629168151466704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65986907244066085992012-08-24T12:05:44.877-04:002012-08-24T12:05:44.877-04:00I've seen this book a couple of times but neve...I've seen this book a couple of times but never really checked it out. The premise sounds really good and very intriguing. Sorry, it didn't completely work out for you Keertana but I'm glad that you still enjoyed the overall. Brilliant review. :)Eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149413249084973336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-29912710904359996652012-08-24T11:58:01.545-04:002012-08-24T11:58:01.545-04:00:) I haven't read this so I was pretty confuse...:) I haven't read this so I was pretty confused reading about the plot wholes, but i enjoyed reading your review. Its nice to hear your opinion on this story. Fantastic review! Wonderful points. Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/05123061163236150743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78998972475749375972012-08-24T10:58:19.104-04:002012-08-24T10:58:19.104-04:00It's really interesting to hear your thoughts,...It's really interesting to hear your thoughts, Keertana! I'm one of the many people who were absolutely blown away by this book. Even thinking about it now, I get goosebumps! It's a shame it didn't wow you in quite the same way but you do make valid points. I'm glad you enjoyed it though and look forward to seeing what you make of the sequel. I hope it is slightly better for you. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-16235373036774128562012-08-24T08:08:27.601-04:002012-08-24T08:08:27.601-04:00Nooo this was my worst read ever! I hated it with ...Nooo this was my worst read ever! I hated it with every fiber of my being. But I won't judge you... much. Bahah just kidding. Great review, though!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34613169053554713102012-08-24T06:50:01.509-04:002012-08-24T06:50:01.509-04:00You're right I've heard non-stop praise ab...You're right I've heard non-stop praise about this book, the premise does sound fascinating, but for some reason I still haven't picked it up :( and reading some of the issues you had with it I'm really unsure now whether it would be my sort of book :/ I'm sorry this didn't work out for you as you'd hoped, but another gorgeous review Keertana! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-28302558019611250882012-08-24T05:23:55.689-04:002012-08-24T05:23:55.689-04:00Ooh, this definitely sounds intriguing and your re...Ooh, this definitely sounds intriguing and your review has me very curious, especially about the gruesome part (I'm wondering if it would be too much for me.) I haven't read much about this, maybe only one other review, but I can see why it's a bit controversial, I might just have to give this a go!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.com