UnDivided (Unwind Dystology)

Unwind is the book that I recommend more than any other. It's hard to sell it as a "good book" because the subject matter is too dark and twisted to explain. It's not a fun ride, it doesn't have a happy ending. But it is impossible to sear from your brain. UnDivided is a worthy finale.

I thought I was prepared for the final chapter. I didn't particularly care for the third book in the series, which I thought telegraphed the end-game too heavily, and didn't advance the plot much. I was wrong. Shusterman surprised me, because UnDivided takes our characters on a far worse journey than I could have imagined.

This book contains more horror than all three of the previous books combined. Shusterman takes risks here, and they pay off. The events of this book, the actions the characters take, made me squirmingly uncomfortable, but there is a deep, heartbreakingly poetic rightness to them.

...It reminds me a lot of people who abort their babies and i think this book has a very potential lesson to it. The lesson is to only do things that you think are right, and not because you are desperate.

I don't want to give anything away however if you have read all the other books you will be pleases with the way it ended. If you haven't read this series I strongly recommend it. For all of you wondering if the last book is worth it, yes very much so.

If you're looking for an original, riveting, meaningful YA series that is NOT all stereotypes and predictable plot twists, look no further. The last book of Neal Shusterman's Unwind Dystology, UnDivided is possibly one of the best last books in the history of book series. (Other last books were rushed and disappointing - ahem Mockingjay.) If you're an avid reader of the series, this book will not disappoint. All questions are answer and all plot strings tied. It's just plain satisfying.

The Unwind series is about a dystopian future where unruly or unwanted youths are "unwound", aka harvested for parts, by government organisations. What follows is a high-stakes adventure revolving around Connor, Rita and Levi, three very different youths brought together by pure accident, and who grow into unlikely comrades. Connor is a troubled teen whose distraught parents sighed the unwind order, Rita was an orphan of the state chosen to be unwound because she wasn't impressive enough, and Levi was a tithe brainwashed into welcoming his own unwinding. This is all revealed in the first book, and you mustn't miss the first 3 books in the series, or you will be lost. The next few books bring in more important characters like Starkey, a psycho power maniac, and Cam, a "rewound." I won't say more lest I reveal spoilers.

If you haven't read the Unwind books, read it. Now. Start from Unwind (book 1), and find yourself sucked into Shusterman's dystopian world that is so realistic it will send chills through your body. The characters are all sympathetic, fleshed out characters, even the minor ones. No cardboard characters here, no siree! And the writing, oh, the writing! Shusterman writing style is so darn suspenseful and beautiful at the same time, my mouth often falls slack after reading an amazing sentence or paragraph.

Shusterman is truly a master of dystopian writing. This isn't a typical YA, girl-falls-in-love-with-boy, must-save-the-world book. This is original, riveting, mind-blowing stuff right here. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

I have read many books and series, but none have been as remarkable as this one. Truly the whole experience leaves you with so many emotions that a stone heart could feel. The ending is done so well, there were sobs then joy then tears. You, whoever is reading this review, will not regret choosing to read the Unwind series. Stay whole.

The final chapter of the series was nothing but a rollercoaster ride of emotions. It took you through every emotion to the end. What a great conclusion to this series. Worth the read and rumor has it the first book is being turned into a movie.

Perfect ending to the series. The anticipation was every but as good as the reality. The best part of these books is the realism... The look at how our society got to the point that a "divided state" was ok, was moral... I recommend these books to everyone in search of a terrific read.

I first read the Unwind series from a suggestion from my teacher.

And damn, was it amazing.

I can't say much but, this book is a rollercoaster of emotion, action, pain, and pure excitement.

I really enjoyed this series and I thought this was a perfect ending. It did have me guessing a few times and I think it did come full circle in the end. I highly recommend this series for anyone looking for an intriguing concept.

I love the book. What an incredible ending to a series that I was already enamored with. Although it's expected by a great writer such as Shusterman who's every book I consider to be gold as far as teen novels are concerned.

UnDivided was an excellent conclusion to the Unwind dystology. I was swept up with the series from the beginning and was not disappointed with the end. The premise is so interesting and different from many of the other dystopian series that are popular today.

This third book UnSouled ended with a bang, and that is where UnDivided picked up. The story started exciting and only got more intense and thrilling from there. I couldn't put the book down because so many story lines were going on and often I was terrified for some of the characters. I'm so happy with how the story ended, the character development in this book was excellent and rounded off the story nicely. This series is certainly a memorable one, and is among my favorite series. I'm looking forward to checking out Neal Shusterman's other books.

Love love loved this series!!! And this last book doesn't disappoint like so many other of the final books of a series in this genre. So many 'oh my god' moments!! When Connor gets unwound, when Skinner gets his revenge on Nelson! When Lev claps at the Statue of Liberty! I love how the main characters all set in motion a series of events towards the end that finally get the general public questioning the ethicality of unwinding.

This is a creepy addition to the creepy series of books about what might happen to america when we take the next steps from abortion to just harvesting the good parts of kids we don't want anymore. I don't think this is far fetched, we are getting closer as a society to just killing our own kids and changing the law to reflect that that is our right! We already devalue life in the womb, and kill our own children there up to the 40th week, so it isn't a jump from there to make the case to give the little kid two to 13 years to help us decide if they are worth allowing to become adults. Its right around the corner! If we can decide that everything is allowed then there is nothing wrong with anyone getting married to each other, and or killing one another, inconvenient babies or old, sick, deformed people who give nothing back to society. Lets just get rid of them! Worthless eaters! Thats what Hitler called the Jews! We are on the same trajectory! and its tragic! What is the point of life? Seek the answers to your important questions! www.needgod.org

This was an excellent finale to an excellent young adult series, which is becoming harder and harder to say with the market becoming so saturated. But, it was only excellent to an extent. You see, Neal Shusterman has tried to make his books unsettling and he wants us to think when we read them. And I like and respect that, and I believe good books should do that to you. However, the ending to this book left me, well, perfectly settled I guess. I was expecting a shocker, and I got one, but I wanted the kind of shocker that made me angry at Neal Shusterman. I wanted the kind of ending that made me want to throw my book across the room in anger, or scream at my walls or something of that nature. And when I finished this book, I did none of those things. You see, a good ending is not always a happy one. And (minor spoiler) Neal Shusterman just could not kill off any of the major good guy characters. And that annoyed me. However, Mr. Shusterman deserves kudos for writing an original YA series with incredible characters and storylines. Because this was probably my second favorite YA series (behind Knife of Never Letting Go), you deserve a "job-well-done". But I, as a reader, found your final book lacking in deep thought provocations.

I've really loved this series. in fact, I think book two was one of the most thoroughly executed books I've ever read. my issue with this latest installment is that, while interesting, it lacks momentum and a neatly wrapped up ending. it's the last book - why not let your loyal readers get the satisfaction of answering ALL their questions?

This book does not disappoint. My daughter (13) and I have both read it. Two things about this author: his characters are dynamic and you get attached to them, second Shusterman's story line is quite plausible and that is what makes this such a good read. At the rate technology is expanding, our nation could have this moral break. It has also been nice having some deep moral/ethical discussions with my daughter. I highly recommend for mature teens and adults -- I would not recommend to more immature teens as they will not understand or appreciate the ethical questions this book poses.

So I thought this was a fantastic conclusion to the series. I loved how the results of the ending of the book (I won't say what happens) is because of a myriad of loosely connected and sometimes unconnected things that occur, not because "the chosen" one does one little thing and saves everyone. It was one of the most realistic endings in YA I've seen. There were so many wonderful things about this story that helps readers to examine the world around them and not just the big picture but also the minutia that create our world through layers of grey. The world is not black and white as some people like to believe and nothing fits into tiny boxes like they would like them to.

I did have a problem with some of the others things in the book though, and from here on out it is not spoiler free.

Lev's association with the fictional Native American nation in the story raised some concerns for me. Not because I think Shusterman did anything wrong, but because I don't know, and I'm not qualified to judge. I haven't yet, but I will, and I suggest you do too, but research NA opinions on how he portrayed the fictional tribe to see what NA people think.

I also wasn't a fan of how he called kids umber and other color words to refer to them. It's fine to say that a character's skin color is umber, but to say that they are an umber kid, is a problem for me. They are Black, or Latinx, or whatever their ethnicity and I think we need to let characters be who they are so kids can be proud of seeing themselves reflected in stories. That wasn't a big issue, but it did bother me a little.

My last problem is with the portrayal of Risa. She was a deep complex character with emotions and thoughts of her own, and she might have even passed the Bechdel test in some regards, but she was not a defining character of the story. I'll admit, I read the first two books years ago, and the last two recently, so I may be forgetting some things, but Risa's character barely affects the story. And when she does, it's more about propelling male characters. She was Cam's reason for doing things. She was Connor's reason for doing things. She rarely did anything that affected the outcome of the story in her own right. She was not a well-written female character. Plus, practically every male character who comes in contact with her wants to get in her pants in some way. It's degrading, and I was upset with how Shusterman saw this character. Even in the end when you think maybe she's going to do something to save Connor, she doesn't. Connor makes a plan to save her and all she has to do is trust him and run. This was a huge missed opportunity for Shusterman to write a good, proactive female character who affects the story, but for the most part all of the females in this book are sideline characters. Even the one female, Bam, who takes actions that do affect the story, is prompted by a male character, and is always described as the anti-girl sort of character. The "not like other girls" character. I feel Shusterman has a lot of work to do to improve his ability to write female characters. Which is interesting since this is a book centering women's reproductive rights, most specifically abortion, yet it's the males who determine the story. How apt.

UnDivided by Neal Shusterman did not disappoint at all! I LOVED it and what a fantastic finish to a thrilling series with lots of ups and downs and twists and turns! This story is about friendship, betrayal, teamwork, sacrifice and making a difference. It has humor, a bit of romance, lots of adventure, some very creepy things, revenge, some fighting, justice, lots of escaping and just extremely interesting characters. The teens in this series are very brave, smart and creative! The ending is great!

WOW! I loved this book. After the last one, UnSouled, I didn't think this series could get any better, but it did! This book had my emotions covering the spectrum, from humor, to sadness, to happiness, to relief, to shock to tears of joy! I liked how I felt the characters were real and got drawn into their story lines. This would be a great series for a book club because there is so much to discuss and so many characters to analyze. It was a very thought-provoking series that I wanted to read straight through. I recommend this to anyone to loves adventure and a thought-provoking read.

Amazing conclusion to a fantastic series. Wow. This was a damn rollercoaster and I'm not sure if I should feel sick to my stomach or elated and excited or both. Probably both. Because this book just didn't slow down. There was so much happening and so much of it broke my damn heart.
I still can't get over what Connor did. What Lev did. The lengths they were willing to go to save other kids, to save humanity as such.
And I've read it at the perfect time too. It was just very fitting with what was/is going on in the world and I'm not sure Neal Shusterman could have ever expected how relevant his story would become. Not because we are going to start to unwind kids. But because of the fear that rules society. His characters have shown it beautifully though - it is not a single person who makes a change come about. It's many people and many little actions that lead to a change.

It wasn't just Connor or Lev who have changed the course of the world in this series. Even though they might have been at the front, they might have maybe even sacrificed the most, suffered the most, it wasn't just them. And the contributions of others, people like Risa, Hayden, Grace, Bam and so many, many others, were just as crucial and important. I loved how Shusterman spun a web where one thing a character did at the beginning suddenly had an impact hundreds of pages later. This whole series was extremely complex and so were the characters. And it made for a captivating and thought-provoking read.

It was not a quick read. Not an easy one either. It was too dark for that. But it's one I would not have wanted to miss for anything in the world. I still feel traumatized by what happened to Connor. I think I will for a while. And that's the sign it was a good book - because it will stay with me.

5 I-might-need-chocolate-to-soothe-my-frayed-nerves stars.

And this is why young adult is the most subversive book genre.

Undivided is a brilliant and satisfying culmination of the struggles of Connor, Risa, Lev and Cam, full of four-books' worth of threads woven intricately together. I will not divulge any spoilers here, but I will say that the book managed to make me swallow the bile rising in my throat on more than one occasion. Mary Shelley would be proud. I was alternately horrified for, cheering on, panicking with and surprised by our sundry heroes. (And when this book is inevitably made into a film, quite frankly, I don't think I'll be able to stomach watching it.)

And I'll say it again. Why isn't this series trumping Hunger Games and Divergent? - Or is it and I'm just out of the loop? Actually, it's the most plausible dystopian scenario of the three. Which is possibly why we'd like to keep it safely buried just out of sight.

When it comes down to it, I can't help but think that the entire Unwind series is about failure. Our failure to our youth. And maybe we aren't unwinding them just yet, but we are cutting school funding, and in my home city, closing schools by the dozens. We do shut down their libraries and rec centers so much so that flash mobs - and I don't mean the dancing kind - broke out in Philly in the multitudes. We are medicating them with everything from anti-depressants to stimulants to good old-fashioned sugar and TV.

Sometimes I look at our education system in America like some characters look at unwinding, and think, What have we done?

But in the real world we've not only abandoned our role as steward to the younger generation, we've greedily taken on the role of playing God. (Isn't it amazing how far Mary Shelley was ahead of her time?) Don't science and technology now fly at the speed of light? And I wonder if we ever ask, "should we" before we ask "how can we...?"

And beyond that, how parsed are we these days? How willing are we to sell our parts to the highest bidder? How much do we blindly subscribe to the agendas of the conglomerates? As I asked my friend on 14th st. the other day, "where is our moral compass?"

So while the whole `dismemberment of teenagers for corporate gain' thing is pretty terrifying, what's far more terrifying is that this series is frighteningly plausible in our socio-economic-politically-corrupt-media-driven-shame-inducing-fear-mongering climate. And that, my friend, is a whole other matter.

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*** may have spoilers, because this is the 4th book ***

This series has been so great from the beginning to the very end. Each book got better and better. This book was no exception.

There is so much going on in this story, that at times I felt like there was no way out for the characters I have come to love so much. While I scream at my book for them to do something different, it's like watching a scary movie and yelling at the TV for them to "stop"!. You know if they take certain steps something bad will happen. It's so frustrating, and so aggravating, I cannot make myself stop listening.

Grace may be one of my favorite characters that has been brought into this wonderful series. She is considered a "low cortal", and has never been expected to do much because the world didn't deem her smart enough. Well, well, well...Miss Grace shows just how smart she is and helps these "seasoned" AWOL S's how to get out of bad situations. She is hilarious to boot.

Risa and Conner are still just as fabulous, but their relationship is so aggravating. In an "I can't get enough of them kind of way". They never seem to see eye to eye on anything until it comes right down to the heart of things. Then they realize they are all on the same page, just going about it in different ways. Ugh, just be happy together dang it..kidding. They kept things interesting that is for sure.

Starkey, nasty, nasty Starkey. I didn't like him from the very beginning, I knew he was going to turn out to be a turd. I cannot say I was saddened by his downfall at all. I wanted just one of his people to stand up to him...When they finally did, I was in a happy place. Nasty, nasty Starkey. It's always the people who think they are doing what is best for their world that seem to do the most harm. Power, makes people do strange things.

Lev, about made me want to throw my phone a few times. His little pretend "clapper" moment made me so angry. Boys. Always trying to be the center of attention. He is a great character, but when he decided to tattoo himself I knew he had a horrible plan in mind.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. Shusterman is such a fantastic writer. The narrator for this series is phenomenal as well. I am sad that the series has come to an end, but so glad that it ended the way it did! It made me love the series even more.

Series give me a lot of anxiety. I know that sounds silly but they do. They suck you in at the beginning making you "HAVE" to buy the next one and the next one, but if they don't end well for me it ruins the whole thing. Then I am just mad. BUT, when I do get into a series, and like this one they just keep getting better, and better, I am sad when they come to an end.

Try this series. Read or listen and you won't be disappointed. It is a fabulous series. and Shusterman is a brilliant author.

This review was originally posted on my blog CourtneysReads

This was the best possible ending to this series that I could have hoped for. It was heartbreaking in so many ways and I actually cried at several points of the novel. It was definitely a strong ending to a very strong series.

One of the best things about this series in general is the characters. Each character is important. Even characters who show up for only one scene somehow play major roles in the main story. This novel was told from several perspectives, as the previous installments in the series. Shusterman is definitely a master at his craft and I was never lost or disappointed once in all of the switching viewpoints. I didn't feel like it took away from any of the characters. In fact, I feel that it made many of them stronger.

The main characters continued to grow throughout this final installment, facing hard decisions and situations. Connor's growth was focused on more than some of the others, but I feel like many of them got more attention in the previous installment. Risa was strong and dependable. Lev was just plain great. And I found that I liked Cam much more this time around. I never really disliked him, but I just found myself enjoying his character more.

The relationships throughout this series were also beautiful. They were so well developed and meaningful. And the role of unwinding in many of them was never ignored. It was heartbreaking to see just how many lives unwinding had changed over time. I don't want to give too much away.

One thing that I really appreciated was that the end didn't try to make the reader believe there was a definite fix. It was satisfying, but believable. It was beautiful. One of the best series conclusions I have had the privilege tor read.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good story that has the power to tear you apart and then piece you back together. Be unwound with the UnWind Dystology.

I was very scared to see this amazing series end, so I was thrilled that the final book lived up to my (very high) expectations. I seriously think that Shusterman is a genius!

What fed my addiction:

Heart-stopping moments.
There were some truly climactic scenes in this book that had me breathless. Shusterman puts our beloved characters through A LOT in this book, but everything that they go through brings them a deeper understanding of themselves and ultimately makes them stronger. The result is a beautiful conclusion to the series that leads us to a message of hope springing from the ashes of pain!

Family and forgiveness.
We finally get to see at least one of our main characters come together with their family after being sent for unwinding. I love that that the reunion is hopeful but not unrealistically joyful. We are left with a sense that change has been happening not just on a global level but in individual hearts as well.

Social change.
This book was all about how social change really comes about – how all of the interwoven stories came together and made the climate for change just right. I loved this because it’s so true – one action or incident by itself can’t necessarily change the world, but a series of events can create that perfect storm, and you never know how your one contribution might fit into that greater whole.

What left me wanting more:

I’ve got nothing.
At least nothing of note. I don’t know what else Shusterman could have done to bring us a poignant and satisfying conclusion to the series.

So, I’m happy to say that after reading the final book, this series remains an All-Time Favorite. If you are at all a fan of dystopians or appreciate books that make you think about society and the human tendency to turn a blind eye to truth in the face of uncertainty or difficulty, you need to read this series. It asks so many questions about how much people will accept simply because society tells them their actions are acceptable. I give this final book 5/5 stars.

UnDivided, book 4 in the scary and exciting Unwind dystology, does not disappoint. It is dark, suspenseful, and intense. The rebels are ready to launch a full-fledged revolution and are gaining public support. Corporate interests in the Unwinding industry are fighting equally hard to terrify the public into supporting even stronger Unwind laws. None of the characters readers have come to love or fear has a happily ever after ending. But a few characters have a "I might be happy again someday" ending. Finally, the questions about how society could turn so far away from humanity are answered and the answers will give all YA and adult readers serious moral ideas to ponder and ethical principals to discuss. All of the books in the series are a scathing indictment on how greed corrupts our political system, but Undivided shows how easy it is for greed to rule the country. Can't wait to see what Neal Shusterman writes next.

“Undivided”, the last book in the Unwind dystology by Neal Shusterman, is everything a final book in a series should be. It is sheer perfection from beginning to end.

All of the characters introduced previously are developed even more, and their stories manage to come full-circle. All of the plot is consistent with the previous books, without one single detail out of line with what has already been established. In fact, even small details from the first book, “Unwind”, are brought back in “Undivided”. I am looking forward to reading all four books in a row so I can fully appreciate all of the details that were sprinkled throughout.

It’s difficult to say much without spoiling everything. “Undivided” is a deeply disturbing novel, as it should be, and unflinching in the various topics explored, ranging from human rights to abortion. It will make you question your own beliefs and search your soul. It may even change you in ways you never expected.

Thank you, Mr. Shusterman, for such an excellent series. It will always remain one of my favorites.

Five stars. I wish I could give it more.

I've been waiting on the conclusion of the Unwind series for four years now. I can't believe it's been only four years, because I can't remember a time when I didn't think of the characters from Unwind. Unwind was one of those books that left an indelible mark on my heart, a book I'll never forget. My first time reading it was so emotional and moving. I've read it twice more since then and loved it even more each time. The premise is so relevant, so captivatingly realistic, that I find myself thinking about this series often in my daily life.

This entire series has been stunning, thrilling, and inspiring. The way Neal Shusterman writes his characters makes them unforgettable. His plots never cease to amaze me: he can weave story threads together in a way that makes me feel like the story could not have possibly gone any other way. To put it succinctly: he's a storytelling genius, pure and simple. And Undivided was, in my opinion, his best work yet.

Shusterman continues with the theme of multiple narrators, and it really works for this series. In Undivided, there are more narrators than ever before. It was almost to the point of getting confusing, when the narrators' stories began to converge. Watching these people living separate lives come together to the same purpose was magical.

All of the characters I fell in love with in Unwind are back, and they all get their conclusive endings. I won't say happily-ever-afters because that isn't always the case---Shusterman keeps his stories realistic---but the endings were decisive and I loved that about this book. The way he concluded the actual issue of unwinding was perfect. Wondering how that story arc would unfold was one of my most-anticipated things about this book, and I'm so happy with the way he treated the unwind accord.

I could go on for days about how great Undivided was, but I'm going to stop here and urge you to read this series if you haven't already. It really is one of my favorite all-time series, and I can't wait to see what Shusterman comes up with next. Also, if you haven't already heard, Unwind has been optioned for film release, due out in 2016.

OK, maybe I should reserve judgement until I finish this last book, but I have an issue that just keeps harping. I am 60% into the last book. While I understand real life situations change, the blatant change in the storyline of this series bothers me. So my dilemma is in figuring out how the discovery of the genetic three D printer solves the abortion controversy? Isn't that what the Heartland War was all about? How did it become about feral teens and body parts? Hopefully, the end of this book will answer those questions.
Since writing this review, I've finished the book. The abortion question is never resolved. The Heartland war ended with a compromise bill making abortion illegal but giving parents the option of retroactively aborting a child at any time between the ages of 13 and 17. To make this acceptable the medical industry has developed a way to "unwind" a child and make use of all the body parts to help others and in the process allows the child to live on- sort of. It's more complex than that with lots side issues, and over time new laws are added that make it ever more creepy. It's a fascinating and almost believable premise, but the abortion issue gets lost as the reason for unwinding becomes more about ridding society of feral teens than about providing an abortion compromise. I don't know if this is intentional as a reflection of what happens in real life as situations snowball and take on a life of their own- or not. Say it is- that leaves the abortion controversy unresolved, which should mean another heartland war. Which means another book!

The Unwind marathon is over. Undivided is a decent final book of one of the most remarkable dystopies written in the XXI century.
Today, when I read the last lines of this book I cried. Here is no such end like in The HG or in The Maze Runner, no. Everything is different and much prettier. The deep love which Neal Shusterman feels to his readers and characters lead him to such surprisingly bright and triumphant ending. This author is so humane, so gentle and gorgeous! He believes in the best in human being, he has no doubts that sonner or later the conscience in humanuty will awake. I think it's the most touching trait of his art. There is no all-purging revolution of The Hunger Games, no bloodshed og Harry Potter, no ridiculous bogus final moralite of Delirium. In modern YA dystopies such endings like in Undivided is rather a rarity. As a rule, in these books the most beloved characters are either mutilated physically or emotionally, or simply killed. After The Hunger Games' ending you have only one felling: We fought, and fough, and fough, and finally came to nothing». But here is a really euphorigenic triumph!
It's an incredible book. There are no blood baths, everything is gentle and nice, but God so many terrible things Undivided tells us about with these gentle and nice words! The book is written with strong lines, but without gore, teared extremities and other nasty stuff. One impressive scene goes after another, and you just flich and can't lay the book down - so much drive it has! Everybody get what they deserve, but you will never guess what it would be. All your expectation would be excelled. Not even try.
Og course, it was difficult to narrate about all characters and their destinies: I'd like to know how it went with Bam and her army of storks, or what happened with Lev and Miracolina and so on. But - fanfic writers, go ahead!
To make long story short: it's the strongest book of the whole series.

Warning:
You will cry.
Scream; in pain and/or in happiness.
But, you will also smile and laugh.
Then, when you finish the book and you will say, "I wish there was more."

This was PHENOMENAL, STUPENDOUS, ASTONISHING, or any synonym there is to "f-ing awesome." I didn't even know I finished the book until I saw the next page with the author's bio. (Imagine how disappointed I was to realize there was NO MORE TO THIS SERIES!! THE AGONY.. I NEED MORE! I CRAVE IT!!) I'm not writing a synopsis just cause there is way too much going on that it would take me foreveeeeeerrrrr (or never) to write something that would do the book justice. It would be a lot better to just read it and boy, will it be worth it.

The book is written in the multiple perspectives of characters throughout the book--main character or not, it all came together at the end. You finally discover the answers to your questions and as everything comes to fruition, you feel the complete satisfaction of finishing the final book of this astonishing dystopian series. (Trust me, this satisfaction is calming and you feel amazing, like how I feel right now hahaha.)

Neal Shusterman, you rocked my socks off. May you write more amazing books.

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This compelling conclusion to Neal Shusterman's Unwind dystology is at least the equal of Unwind itself. I haven't read Unwind in years, but I have the feeling that Undivided may have more virtuosic scenes that made me stop and inwardly applaud -- without those scenes in any way interrupting the flow of the story. There are also several clever and unexpected twists.

I've had one recurring problem with this series: I don't always find the future-historical setup entirely plausible. This book, with its all-too-realistic illustration of a step by step political propaganda campaign, undermined some of that resistance. There were a couple of points late in the book that I wasn't sure I "bought," but not to a degree that made me significantly question the resolution of the story.

Shusterman has done his concept and his characters justice in this final volume.

Wow! Shusterman pulled out all the stops and gave us a conclusion that tied up all the loose ends in ways both predictable and surprising. The parts that are predictable are the ones that we want, and maybe even need, to end that way. But he still weaves in a few things that will catch the reader off guard and keeps one guessing. Having the conclusion written from so many of the characters' POVs was brilliant. I closed the book with an intense feeling of satisfaction but also wondered if, with our nation's scientific advances and changing social mores, we could ever get to an "Unwind" place. I hope the answer is a resounding, "No!"

This series has been very dear to my heart ever since I first picked up Unwind as a junior in high school and fell in love with the characters and the writing. It's a shame that the books aren't more well known, because they blow every other dystopian novel out of the water. Whenever someone asks for book recommendations, I say "Unwind" without hesitation, and whenever someone asks for my favorite book, it's an eternal tie between Unwind and Graceling. Now, as a junior in college, I will say this: Thank you, Shusterman, for the incredible, unforgettable journey of the Unwind dystology.

Undivided was the perfect, though bittersweet, conclusion to an amazing series. The plot twists are, as always, shocking and unpredictable, and I continue to marvel over Shusterman's ability to flawlessly intertwine so many POVs. Connor, Risa, Lev, and other recurring characters have grown so much, and I'm proud of where they ended up at the end of the novel. I will shamelessly admit that I cried at least four times and once even found myself smiling while crying. Lastly, I love the ingenuity of including articles that tie in to the book's events, because it gives the dystopia a sobering, chilling air of realism.

Also, as a sort of random comment of appreciation, I love the cover's symbolism.

Just finished the series. Overall, a good read. After finishing the 3rd book, I dashed to our school library and grabbed the final book in the series. It's been a long time since a last book in a series felt really satisfying. Lois Lowry's Giver series and Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising come to mind for really satisfying conclusions. Undivided is not a thin book so I anticipated that Shusterman would have enough time to bring all of those characters and their subplots together in a meaningful way. When you have that many characters over a series, the bar is set very high to successfully resolve them all in a meaningful way. I was tempted to only give this book 3 stars, but felt that all questions were answered in the end and that warranted the 4th star. Many of the ways they dealt with minor characters were clever. However, half way through the book I realized that too much time had been spent on Starkey's Stork Brigade and that the rest of the book was going to have to be about wrapping up all of the other story lines in very quick ways. I liked the twists in the last few chapters, but in the end it felt like there could only be one way for the story to end. And it was a bit too convenient for me. No real surprises for how life returned to "normal" or an undivided society.

For a YA dystopian novel, this book really delivers a lot to think about. I wished the book dealt more with the idea that society had imposed a value judgment on what was a quality teenage son or daughter worth keeping and people went along with it. Government may have helped implement that standard, but for the most part people went along with what a majority felt was an acceptable judgment of their kids.

That ending was so satisfying!! If you like good, solid conclusions to your series, then take this one up. In so many young adult novels an author will somehow screw up the last book of an incredible series. No-siree to this one, it leaves no strings unattached and really gives you the feeling of conclusion. It was glorious.

And can I just say how happy I am that they’re making a movie out of this series??? My life will be complete when it comes out. On the website the producers even say,
“What is critical to us is that we stay as close to the storyline as we can … Rest assured, we will not stop until we collectively feel we can do justice to Neal’s original story.”

Oh yes, it will be a fine day indeed when I see that movie.

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Abortion is illegal, unwanted children are storked on strangers doorsteps, parents can sign orders to unwind (medically separate) their teenagers and soon the government may be able to unwind any children they choose and criminals if a new law passes. Here we see the final stand of all the characters in this series who take any different paths to fight this situation.The final book in this series does not disappoint. This is one of the most twisted series of books I have read since does not seem that far fetched sadly. It also shows some of the more drastic and horiffic consequences of some current and ongoing political debates. Anyone who has made it to the final book has formed their own opinion about this series but for anyone who stumbles upon this book needs to go back to the beginning.

Good ending to a really great series! I loved this series. It was amazing and held me until the final book. For me, the story was over before the end of the final book. I was about 85% through this book and felt everything was told. Shusterman did take the time though to wrap up all of the loose ends and not leave any of the story untold. He followed each character to the very end. I loved this series also because it is well written, no foul language, geared toward middle and high school aged-kids with a thought provoking story, and characters fleshed out and believable. The twist in the story was a good one. Unfortunately I knew it before I read it because someone posted it on FB. I still liked it. I liked how the ultimate conflict was brought down.

Warning: Spoiler Alerts. A shocking and very entertaining ending to a shocking and very entertaining book series! I was afraid characters like Miracoluna or Una would be forgotten but they actually resurfaced and couldn't be better. Not only that but characters like Argent were able to get redemption and I found myself forgiving someone I didn't think I would ever see as anything but a villain. Meanwhile Nelson is unwound and Argent can get revenge and get his face back. (Some people aren't forgivable. )

What an emotional ride this book took me on. I suffered the losses and near losses with so much pain you'd think they were real people and not just characters in a book. I was so drawn in and immersed in the story that the characters were like friends, or enemies, but people I KNEW in my own personal life. It's a wonderful thing when an author can make you relate so fully to the universe they've written and get you so involved that you feel the pain and joy and other emotions of the characters as if they were your own. I would definitely recommend this series to all readers, especially fans of the dystopian genre.

I give this book a read. Not only for its suspenseful action and great setting but for the plot. The plot always left you questioning what's going to happen with all the twists and turns it takes. The destination may be very obvious however the root taken and other outcomes keep surprising you at every corner. The style of writing and point of view was great. I loved how each chapter it would change the perspective of the story allowing for us to understand what's going on on a much deeper level. The book was also very engaging and I had a hard time putting it down once I got started. My favorite character had to be Starkey I liked him alot because his character was very complex and changed a lot throughout the book. It was hard to see his motives and i enjoyed that about him. In this book my favorite quote was “Tools are neither demonic nor divine. It’s all about who wields them.” ' Neal Shusterman, UnDivided
I liked that quote a lot because it speaks a lot of truth of what is going on in the world. Anyhow it just made me think after reading it.

The Unwind Dystology, how I love thee... The wild ride began with Unwind and now we've come full circle. Connor, Risa, Lev all of them are back in this heart pounding finale to the Unwind Dystology. The cover... Is GORGEOUS and the story.

How can I describe perfection? It seriously was perfect, the ending... That ending. I won't spoil it but anyone reading it will need some tissues. It's a painfully beautiful book and I can't wait to read it again.

Undivided, the final novel of the brilliant Unwind series written by Neal Shusterman. Follow this fantastic, hair raising, roller-coaster ride of a story and prepare to feel your skin crawl as the events that simmered from Unsoulded finally reach their dramatic culmination! Never will there be a moment in this book in which you aren't on the edge of your seat, fearing internally (or externally) for your emotionally-devoted-to-characters. That being said, the only terrible thing about this book is how quickly it ends! If you or a dear loved one have not read this book, or the rest of the series for that matter, here are some important steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Get into your car
note-> if you don't have a car, take the bus
Step 2: In what ever way you can, get yourself to Barnes & Noble with your cash, credit card, debit card, or wallet in hand.
Step 3: Ignore the cries of your wallet and purchase this book (or the whole series if you haven't yet... for whatever reason.)
Step 4: Enjoy!
Step 5: Now go! these books await you!

Seriously, go.

Um...

Why are you still here?

Stop reading this! You really need to go!

...........seriously?

I'm not even trying to be comedic anymore! Go! get off your computer and go! Your local book store is calling to you!

...I mean... unless you don't like these kinds of books :T

or even books in general...

But of course, if this were the case, then you wouldn't be here, would you?

But really. really. REALLY. You're wasting so much time!

Go!

Neal Shusterman has created an incredibly special universe in the Unwind Dystology. Any time I've mentioned the premise for the series to someone who hasn't read it, I've been met with, "What was that called again? I need to read that." But ever since I picked up "Unwind" for the first time, I thought to myself, how can this brilliant, rich universe ever have a satisfying ending? The issues it asks of its readers are too layered, too complicated to be wrapped up in a neat little bow and a "happily ever after" on top.

Thankfully, Shusterman knows his world better than everyone. And "UnDivided" isn't neat. It doesn't exist to make the reader feel better about these characters. The choices the characters make have real consequences and unlike many a young adult dystopian novel, it stays grounded through characters that so easily serve as identity surrogates for the reader. His readers are not demigods, nor wizards, nor victims of a corrupt government. But they are teenagers. And they've probably fought with their parents at least once. And they can see themselves in Connor, Risa, and Lev.

"UnDivided" is everything you could hope for when ending a beloved book series. There are difficult choices with terrifying consequences that call back to the original horror of "Unwind" and will make you fall in love with the books all over again. Despite the characters added since the first novel, Shusterman manages to give every one of them the ending the deserve. It's the most satisfied I've ever felt about finishing a series.

Have your tissues ready. You'll need them.

All together, the Unwind Dystology is a series fit for the movies. The most recent installment "Undivided" was enthralling, heart-wrenching, beautifully and expertly written. I could not put it down. The way that Shusterman is able to captivate his audience through is immaculate detailing of events is astounding. I always have trouble finding a book that I'm not constantly critiquing. The fact the Shusterman includes so many points of view just made the book all the more interesting and I kept finding myself trying to pick a side; obviously I am against unwinding but the other POVs really made me think as well. I always believe that when a novel makes me feel true emotion (and cry) I just know the author knows what he's doing. From the Skinjacker series to this, he NEVER disappoints.

I love Neal Shusterman's series! He is a great story teller and somehow brings all the different angles in the book together at the end. I like that he includes snippets of real news articles throughout the book (you can google them if you want to make sure). They make his own story a little more believable since they are true themselves. I'm sorry to see the end of this book but I can't wait to see what his next dystopian series is!

This has been one of the best books I've ever read. It was so well written, unpredictable twists and turns that made me laugh and cry. I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved the characters and felt their incredible joy and pain every step of the way. This series has been amazing and I can't wait to read more by Neil Shusterman.

This book was the PERFECT ending to this incredible series. I started reading this series in 2012 and have waited for the next installments as they came, and was never disappointed. Unlike many books today that sometimes end in cliffhangers or plot just trails off in mystery. Here all the storylines are wrapped up in a great way that is very satisfying and the ending was something I had been waiting to happen since the first book. Well done

I can't believe that this was the final book. I refused, but as I read it, I came to realize that yes, this had to be the final book in the series. All the questions that I had asked myself were answered. There were twists and turns that keep me glued to it. This book was compelling, nerve wrecking, and thrilling piece of work I have ever encountered in reading. It's brilliant beyond compare and about far the best. I grew up following the Dystology, and to find out that it's over left me a complete mess. It is as if Neal Shusterman wanted us all to be divided. That's the way my emotions are when I read. They were all in a divided state from happiness, to sadness, to anger. I love that I found the series when I was in my first year of High School. Now in my 3rd year of college I can finally say this was the best I've read. Better than anything I have read while waiting for the next book to come out.

This was a gripping and ultimately satisfying conclusion to the Unwind Dystology. I connected with the story on an emotional level. I hope this series will spark lots of controversial conversations and get teens and adults thinking about the consequences of some of the current issues in the US.

There were times in the story where I was like, Oh, no you didn't Neal! But all's well that ends well as they say.

I really enjoyed this series. The unwinding theme was quite unique and horrific at the same time. I enjoyed the characters and love how some of the villain's (Starkey and Nelson) get "taken care of".

Congratulations Mr. Shusterman on another incredibly well written book. OMG, this last installment in the Unwind series was the best. It made me cry, it made me laugh out loud, it made me pause. I will not give any details away. You simply must read for yourself. This series should be read not only by young adults, but by parents as well.

It's hard to keep sequential books from getting stale, unimaginative, and boring. Undivided managed to go further than any of the previous ones. The climax and ending had me wishing I could keep my eyes open just a bit longer to find out what happens on the next page! A great ending to an amazing series.

These books changed my life. I picked up the first book 'Unwind" and couldn't put it down. Years later after highschool I find I totally miss these books and apparently don't remember finishing the last one so I'm re-buying this book. It's a sad but amazing story that makes you feel like you are one of the characters.

Best series I ever read. I finished book 3 today and am getting book 4 tomorrow. With books this size I normally quit after a while, but this series is really good. I normally take a while to read books this size. But the first 3 books I read in about 4 weeks total.

Undivided was a great ending to the series.
The beginning felt a little slow but by the middle it really picked up.
Of course we all predicted the gist of what would happen but the journey towards the end was a real roller coaster.
I really cried at one point and was surprised and terrified at other points.
I felt hopelessness at one point and then truly hopeful at others.
If you're looking for an insightful story full of many interesting characters and a great theme then pick up the Unwind dystology!
This book gave me the closure I needed. I really loved this series!

Undivided, the fourth and last book of the Unwind series, is the most action-packed and emotional installment. This is a survival story is which runaway AWOLS Connor, Risa, and Lev, are running away from the Juvies and Parts Pirates, while trying to figure out a way to end unwinding and the major company that supports it, Proactive Citizenry. I enjoyed the attacks on the Harvest Camps by the Stork Brigade because they left me with a feeling of suspense, wondering what sort of chaotic and violent attack would come next. Although most of the book made me want to keep reading as long as I could, the Lev chapters were absolutely painful to read and some and there wasn't very many in the book. AT no point in the story did I enjoy any Lev chapter, but, before I started reading this book, reading Unsouled helped support the characters that were involved in his chapters, which made me want to read his parts. One moment that stuck with me was the death of Starkey. Starkey was captured and brought onto a huge plane that had a harvest camp on the plane which also had Connor on board, and in the same room. After a bit of talk between the two, Starkey says that he'd rather die then be unwound and asks Connor to kill by suffocation, which Connor eventually agrees to do. Yet for some reason Connor can't kill him with Roland's hand, but then realizes that Roland's hand wasn't made to kill; his own hand was made to kill. Connor then kills Starkey, but dies happily knowing he won't get unwound. Overall, I really liked Undivided, and I highly suggest it to other readers who like action-packed and emotional books.

This was an epically perfect ending to a wonderful quartet. About halfway through it became a bit heartbreaking and if you've read the book you know exactly which part I'm talking about. Read the series, read this book it's a haunting story that will stay with you long after the last page is read.

When I first picked up Unwind, I was an angsty thirteen-year-old that just wanted to read some angsty dystopian crap. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Shusterman's writing made me think critically about the world I lived in, and the world I could live in. I have some intense nostalgia attached to Unwind; because of this, I was incredibly hesitant to read the rest of the series. I didn't particularly like the third book, and wasn't sure what I would think of Undivided. I went in ready to dislike it. I was wrong.

Shusterman surprised me once again in the best way possible through this book. I was absolutely convinced I wouldn't like it, and there were parts that I didn't. I've never liked body horror or anything involving human bodies as decoration; if you don't, you might want to tread carefully, because both of those are featured in this book. There were a few decisions made regarding characters (Connor and Starkey's final scene together, for one) that I quite frankly disagreed with. It was not a perfect book.

It was still a damn good read, though. Enough twists and turns to keep me guessing, enough ups and downs to give me whiplash, and enough scares and losses to make me cry all combined to make a very intricately plotted, very entertaining book. Watching these character arcs come to a close was intensely satisfying. Hayden's evolution from a smirky rich kid to an accomplished political activist was my personal favorite. Even the smaller bits of characterization - Jeeves in the camp, Grace's final point-of-view chapter, Bam's road to becoming a better person, Starkey's fear of unwinding - were fascinating. Shusterman has the rare ability to write characters that are people I could meet in the halls at school or walking down the streets, and this book showcases that fantastically.

Of course, possibly my favorite part of the series is - and always has been - the worldbuilding. What I wouldn't give for a world history book from this universe! Side comments about caffeine being an illegal stimulant, and agave and rhinos and lobsters all going extinct, and militant New Jersey separatists - they all make me wonder just what happened in this world. I am intensely curious about all of that, and the fact that it exists - that this world has its own immersive history - just makes it better.

It's not a perfect book. It is, without a doubt, the best in the series since the first. It gave the best closure and the most hope. It makes the series worth reading in full.

After waiting years for the final books of the Unwind dystology, the series has unfortunately come to a close. Undivided exceeded my expectations by far in this incredible, thought-provoking series finale. It proceeded to wrap everything up in a surprising, but perfect ending for the series. The characters tugged on the strings of my heart throughout the entire twists and turns of the novel, begging me to continue reading.The Unwind series is one of my favorites series that I plan to reread for the rest of my life. I encourage everybody to read this mind altering dystology.

This series is a must have! Not only are the characters so fleshed out you are emotionally pulled left and right along with them as they struggle to survive in such a twisted world Shusterman has created. It is rare when a book series has me on the edge of my seat and each book just has you yanking out your hair in anticipation for the next. This final book is full of action bringing the series to a wonderful end.

As a reader of the Unwind series, when I learned about the 4th installment, I had to buy it. I figured that it would be as good as Unsouled, (although it was good, that was the worst book in the series) This book blew Unwind out of the water, and then some. By far the best book I have ever read. If you've read the Unwind series, then this is a must read.

This series is a must have! Not only are the characters so fleshed out you are emotionally pulled left and right along with them as they struggle to survive in such a twisted world Shusterman has created. It is rare when a book series has me on the edge of my seat and each book just has you yanking out your hair in anticipation for the next. This final book is full of action bringing the series to a wonderful end.

i absolutely loved the unwind series. i couldnt even imagine how the undivided book could wrap it all up but it did awesome. these are by far my favorite books. it is an interesting story that makes you wonder about the future. this book kept me interested all throughout. i would reccomend it to anyone that wants to read an interesting book.

This author knows his characters well. He knows how to divide each of them (no pun intended; stay whole, everybody.) into being their own person with their own intentions. Very compelling read, have loved it since the beginning. A story so well written such as this deserves 5 stars and all of my tears...

As a reader of the Unwind series, when I learned about the 4th installment, I had to buy it. I figured that it would be as good as Unsouled, (although it was good, that was the worst book in the series) This book blew Unwind out of the water, and then some. By far the best book I have ever read. If you've read the Unwind series, then this is a must read.

Really, really good -- the author came up with a complex, compelling and emotional last book and I am just so glad I read the series. I will be thinking about many of the issues these books raise for many years. Highly recommended.

A perfectly satisfying ending to a series that got stronger as it went along. As a parent, I found Unwind disturbing. My sister convinced me to read Unwholly, and I am so glad that I did. Each successive book was better than the last, with Undivided being the the perfect finale.