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A review by z_bookfluencer
Unravel by Imogen Howson
4.0
I feel like the writing and idea/concept was very creative. Like Linked, Unravel read younger at times, though for longer passages of time, but this is a reflection of the age of the protagonist and how she is coping. I felt there were some thought provoking subjects to the story. It was interesting to see the different viewpoints of the characters, and what they did or did not do about those viewpoints, and I felt it was a great reflection of everyday problems that people face in life.
While different types of relationships were still explored, Unravel focused more on the family/blood related relationships and the 'romance'. It did like seeing how the dynamics evolved between the characters.
There was a strong emphasis on the psychology, social interactions, the complexities of trying to sort out emotions and opinions of relationships, and a general realization of the effects of one's mind after trauma. The characters are put through situations that would be difficult to handle, regardless of age, training, experience, or mental state. We see the consequences of traumatic events had on the minds of developing adolescence. While I can see some people finding this fascinating, this aspect of the story dragged for me, and was often wordy, and accompanied by a LOT teen angst, which I found annoying at times.
The romanticism concerning a relationship with ages that would not be appropriate in real life, that started in Linked, continued in Unravel. The romanticized relationship is fictional, and works in a fictional setting. I will say like in Linked, Unravel didn't have any explicit 'steamy' scenes which I appreciated, but more of quick yet intimate kisses.
There was a turning point for Elissa, where she comes to a realization of sorts, that affects her character and those close to her. This turning point offered a chance at maturity for Elissa and a chance of healing for Lin. I felt this particular scene was done very well.
The ending was done in a way that wrapped up Unravel in a neat little bow, if you will. The ending gave detailed accounts and conclusion of what would be next within Sekoia, for the world itself and the characters.
Unravel has more graphic content than Linked had. There is blood, severed limbs, and severe violence. There are scenes of gunfights and the events during and after grenades. There are some other potential triggering events.
Overall, while I enjoy reading Unravel, I did not enjoy it as much as I did Linked. Regardless, I do still feel Unravel is very well written and would be enjoyed most by those that like to explore and study the psychology of the characters they are reading about.
While different types of relationships were still explored, Unravel focused more on the family/blood related relationships and the 'romance'. It did like seeing how the dynamics evolved between the characters.
There was a strong emphasis on the psychology, social interactions, the complexities of trying to sort out emotions and opinions of relationships, and a general realization of the effects of one's mind after trauma. The characters are put through situations that would be difficult to handle, regardless of age, training, experience, or mental state. We see the consequences of traumatic events had on the minds of developing adolescence. While I can see some people finding this fascinating, this aspect of the story dragged for me, and was often wordy, and accompanied by a LOT teen angst, which I found annoying at times.
"Elissa found herself staring kind of blankly at what he was doing, tiredly glad of something to focus on that wasn't words and emotions and the impossible, heartbreaking complexities of a relationship that mattered more than anything and yet she couldn't seem to see how to handle." -Imogen Howson, Unravel
The romanticism concerning a relationship with ages that would not be appropriate in real life, that started in Linked, continued in Unravel. The romanticized relationship is fictional, and works in a fictional setting. I will say like in Linked, Unravel didn't have any explicit 'steamy' scenes which I appreciated, but more of quick yet intimate kisses.
There was a turning point for Elissa, where she comes to a realization of sorts, that affects her character and those close to her. This turning point offered a chance at maturity for Elissa and a chance of healing for Lin. I felt this particular scene was done very well.
The ending was done in a way that wrapped up Unravel in a neat little bow, if you will. The ending gave detailed accounts and conclusion of what would be next within Sekoia, for the world itself and the characters.
Unravel has more graphic content than Linked had. There is blood, severed limbs, and severe violence. There are scenes of gunfights and the events during and after grenades. There are some other potential triggering events.
Overall, while I enjoy reading Unravel, I did not enjoy it as much as I did Linked. Regardless, I do still feel Unravel is very well written and would be enjoyed most by those that like to explore and study the psychology of the characters they are reading about.