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UnWholly

UnWholly

DystopianYA
Pages
416
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

After the revolt at Happy Jack, the public is finally questioning the morality of harvesting teens for parts, but the industry is fighting back with even more terrifying technology. Connor, Risa, and Lev remain fugitives, now hunted by a sadistic tracker who keeps trophies of his prey. Their lives intersect with Cam, a boy built entirely from the remains of others who is desperate to find his own soul.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTense
Multiple POVsFound FamilySurvivalRevengeBetrayalMorally Grey

Genres

Dystopian YA Science Fiction Thriller YA Dystopian Young Adult Body Horror

About the author

N
Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman (born November 12, 1962) is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for the Unwind Dystology and the Arc of the Scythe trilogy (Scythe, Thunderhead, The Toll). He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and later spent his final two years of high school in Mexico City. He won the 2015 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for Challenger Deep and the 2024 Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime contribution to writing for teens.

Characters

Connor LassiterProtagonist
Risa WardProtagonist
Lev CalderProtagonist
Camus ComprixProtagonist
Jasper T. NelsonAntagonist

A former Juvey-cop turned parts pirate, hunting Connor for revenge after being humiliated during Connor's escape.

All characters in UnWholly

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the first book before starting this one?

    This book is the second installment in the Unwind Dystology and directly continues the narrative and character arcs established in the first novel, making it necessary to read the series in order to follow the plot developments.

  • Is there a film or television adaptation of this series?

    While film rights were previously acquired, the author has announced that a television series adaptation is in development.

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