erinarkin20's review against another edition
4.0
Quick read about Lev and his time after he left cy-fi. Though brief, it was a glimpse into another world (one where Unwinding should not be a concern). Wil is a wonderful character...this book is entirely too short to get enough time with him but despite the length, Shusterman is able to convey the impact of the decisions made.
Good lead in into UnWholly and a reminder of the state of things.
Good lead in into UnWholly and a reminder of the state of things.
abigailmays's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
bibliocharylodis's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this. Can’t speak to the native rep but nothing struck me as obviously bad. It’s a really good fillet for how Lev ended up as he did. The ending is very dark but hints at things to come.
ewil6681's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mariegreene0107's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Not what I was expecting, but pretty good considering the length of the story. The ending is bittersweet.
burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
It was good!! I totally loved this insight into Lev’s character and past, and it does make perfect sense. I can’t wait to pick up the sequel now!
It was good!! I totally loved this insight into Lev’s character and past, and it does make perfect sense. I can’t wait to pick up the sequel now!
coralswank's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a huge Schusterman fan but I think more could have been done with this. I understand that it's a short, bridge story. If he put a quarter of the detail into this as he does his other work I'd have loved it. As is, it gave me a tiny bit of insight into Lev. I'm excited for Unwholly though!!!
lexyg's review against another edition
5.0
Was it a really sad novella? Yes. Did I loved it? Also yes. Damn, this was soooooo good and heartbreaking.