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Knife Edge [Audio Download]

by Malorie Blackman (Author), Nina Sosanya (Narrator), John Hasler (Narrator), Joan Walker (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 5 hours and 13 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Abridged
  • Publisher: Random House AudioBooks
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 30 Aug 2006
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQB5RG
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
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A frightened girl running barefoot on a knife edge, that's how 18-year-old Sephy feels as she gazes down at her new-born daughter, Callie Rose. Whilst Sephy is a Cross, the baby's father, Callum, was a nought, giving Callie Rose dual heritage in a society where the ruling Crosses treat the pale-skinned noughts (blankers) as second-class citizens.

What kind of world will her daughter grow up into? One which is more equal? Or one where discrimination still has the power to destroy lives? Sephy can only hope that the tomorrows will be better than the yesterdays. But fifteen years later, Callie Rose's actions are to plunge both of them into the heart of danger, forcing Sephy, once again, to take sides.

©2006 Malorie Blackman; (P)2006 Random House

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! 8 Feb 2004
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I'd been waiting so long to read the book, and it was well worth the wait. I read it in about 4hrs, n i cant wait for the last one in the series. The story starts with Sephy and her newborn baby Callie Rose, the book shows the struggle Sephy has to go through to do the best for her baby. It also shows what happens to Jude as he attempts to make Sephy pay for what she has done, along with every Cross he meets! The book is both like and unlike "Noughts and Crosses" in that it is set in "diary" form, but instead of it being from just two peoples points of view it is from Sephy's, Jude's, Minerva's, Meggie's(Callum's Mother) and Jasmine's(Sephy's mother). This adds an interesting twist to the story. It is a heart renching story of love, revenge, hatred and disloyalty that keeps you hooked and wanting more. The end is a suprise that I didn't even think of, like "Noughts and Crosses" this book left on a cliffhanger and a tear jerker of an ending making me cry. This is better even than "Noughts and Crosses" which i didnt think was possible! This is a "must read" for all you bookworms out there, and for all those who enjoyed Noughts and Crosses.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fantastic fantastic sequel 23 Jan 2004
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wasn't sure I wanted to read Knife Edge. I loved Noughts and Crosses so much, I didn't want to read a sequel that wasn't an equal to the first book. But this book is just as good, if not better than the first one. I bought Knife Edge this morning and by the afternoon, I'd finished reading it. I don't see how any book this year could be better. The newspaper articles were brilliant, as were the rainbow sections. The whole thing just left me wanting the story to never end. Like Oliver, I wanted a lot more. The story covers the first year of Callie Rose's life but it's more about Sephy trying to carry on without Callum, and Jude trying everything he can to ruin Sephy's life. And the end was totally shocking. I didn't see it coming at all. Now I'm desperate to read the last one in the trilogy. It's driving me nuts that I'm going to have to wait until the next book comes out to know what happens next. Knife Edge was definitely worth the wait, but please, please - if you're reading this Miss Blackman - don't make us wait too long for the last part.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Knife Edge is definitely a very good book, but having read it I do feel that there is something missing... something Malorie Blackman managed to put into Noughts and Crosses (the prequel to Knife Edge) and didn't put in this book. Where Noughts and Crosses had a lot of action and drama, Knife Edge is pretty bland right up until the ending (which is very good and unexpected). The book follows Persephone Hadley as she struggles to raise her dual-heritage child in an apartite world, whose father was hanged for terrorism. Knife Edge is largely just idly following the ups and downs of everyday life with Sephy - nothing too groundbreaking here.

That said, if you've read Noughts and Crosses, you must read this book - you don't have to read An Eye for An Eye (which is a sort of semi-prequel, set before Knife Edge and after Noughts and Crosses) as it only marginally helps in understanding Knife Edge, but An Eye for An Eye is a good book, despite its short length, and if a friend has a copy, you'll want to read it.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good continuation
A very good book, continues on from exactly where noughts and crosses left of, at some stages the story seems like it may lose momentum but then it picks up, does not have as much... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Adam m
5.0 out of 5 stars Took my breath away...
It had me hooked, i read it in one day, absolutely fabulous. Keeps you hanging at the end, makes you want to read the next one even more!
Published 1 month ago by Helen Schofield
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
One of the BEST books I have ever read!! :) There is really nothing bad to say about this book! :D
Published 1 month ago by Phylly Rush
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I read the first book in school and as soon as we'd finished it I brought this one it's such a touching story and I'd recommend it to anyone
Published 2 months ago by Heidi Vizzard
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
As a succession to Noughts and Crosses I was a little disappointed. As well written as it's predecessor, but the content wasn't as gripping in my opinion.
Published 2 months ago by Emma Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Loved the second book and leaping to the third instalment. I am glad this exaggerated story of real life isn't accurate.
Published 2 months ago by Mike Fotherby
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I like this book a lot. However I think that it isn't as good as noughts and crosses so I gave it ****
Published 2 months ago by catherine wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars If you loved noughts and crosses, you will love this!
Okay, I've never felt so excited to write a review in my life! I've just finished reading Knife Edge, and I can honestly say it's one of the best books I've ever read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kate96
5.0 out of 5 stars great
prompt delivery, good seller, would buy again thank you. a ++++++
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Published 3 months ago by mrs maria osullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This book is a great sequel and just as good as the first book in the series noughts and crosses. Definitely worth the price.
Published 3 months ago by Lemons
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