How does the book unwind end?

The ending of Neal Shusterman's *Unwind* is bittersweet and ambiguous. While the main characters Connor, Risa, and Lev manage to evade the unwinding process and escape to the safe haven of a "clapper" community (a group opposed to unwinding), they don't achieve a definitive "happily ever after."

The story concludes with them living in a self-sufficient community, but the larger battle against unwinding is far from over. The future remains uncertain; unwinding is still a legal practice, and the threat remains. Their escape is a victory, but a small one in the face of a massive, systemic issue. The final image leaves the reader with a sense of hopeful resilience amidst ongoing struggle and unresolved conflict, suggesting the fight for the rights of teenagers will continue.