An awesome book!
Unstoppable by Dan Freedman is an awesome book! I really liked the idea and storyline however at first, thought it to be cliché but soon realised it was not but in return, had loads of positive messages through these twins' experiences sprinkled throughout, all packed into one book!
I enjoyed the two twins' relationship and reading about them coming back together, despite their broken relationship. It is all about a family and how important it is to communicate with each other.
I also really liked the style it was written in as it came across to me as a very simple and engaging style that is easy to read, quite relaxing and absorbs you into another world. I read this book in one sitting as it really spoke to me and sucked me into another story. That's the beauty of this book; no matter where you are, it can simply take you away and put you there, as a spectator and with all of the characters.
I also liked the ending because it gives you the message about the important things; you really can do anything despite whatever life hurls at you from all angles, among other valuable reminders.
Librarian Reviewer: Unstoppable is an emotive and very powerful story that needs to have pride of place in every school library...
Unstoppable is an emotive and very powerful story that needs to have pride of place in every school library...
Unstoppable contains 310 pages that would be suitable for the confident/reluctant reader of 11+. It would also be great for a classroom read for this age group as it has so many discussion and learning points that are relevant in the world today. The book would also be useful for PSHE days, due to content of: gang culture, knife crime, abuse, bullying and family issues. However, even though as much as I like the story and the powerful messages it contains, It does have a few negatives (in my opinion): The ending almost feels like a fairytale, as everything is neatly wrapped up, life is not like that. There are going to be disappointments, and it’s how we cope with them that defines us. I also would have liked to have seen some useful names and contact numbers at the back of the book for advice for readers that have been affected by what they have read.
All in all, I agree with this following quote regarding this story... ‘ an excellent read that deals with the subject of knife crime in a sensitive and realistic manner’.
One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn't put down, it was gripping it was UNSTOPPABLE to read!
One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn't put down, it was gripping it was UNSTOPPABLE to read!