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"* "Ness is a young writer of exciting quality and unpredictability." The Times" --The Times
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We were in the square, in the square where I’d run, holding her, carrying her, telling her to stay alive, stay alive till we got safe, till we got to Haven so I could save her - But there weren’t no safety, no safety at all, there was just him and his men…
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This was one sequel I just had to read after the outstanding 'Knife of Never Letting Go' and it didn't disappoint in any way. It's a fabulous book.
This story is all about Todd and Viola who find themselves on opposing sides of a power struggle between the new mayor, now self proclaimed president and head of the 'Ask', in what was the town of Haven and the 'Answer' a group of female healers and freedom fighters. Todd finds himself part of the 'Ask' alongside his former enemy Davy and Viola is part of the 'Answer'.
This is a superbly atmospheric book which centres on the town of Haven which is now chillingly renamed New Prentisstown after the new mayor siezes power.
This book delves into topics of ethnic cleansing, female emancipation, torture and terrorism in an enthralling alien world where the 'noise' of animal and male thought can be heard which creates compelling situations and storylines. It is a brilliantly written, intelligent, gripping page turner. The new president is a truly terrifying, manipulative villian.
The alien native Spackle are central to this story and lead to an amazing cliff hanger. Very highly recommended and I will be definitely reading the third in the series...
UPDATE
There is now a short prequel story about Viola, by Patrick Ness, available to read online. Please see the comments section of this review for the link (the Amazon filters aren't allowing the link to be posted in the main body of my review).
This story is all about Todd and Viola who find themselves on opposing sides of a power struggle between the new mayor, now self proclaimed president and head of the 'Ask', in what was the town of Haven and the 'Answer' a group of female healers and freedom fighters. Todd finds himself part of the 'Ask' alongside his former enemy Davy and Viola is part of the 'Answer'.
This is a superbly atmospheric book which centres on the town of Haven which is now chillingly renamed New Prentisstown after the new mayor siezes power.
This book delves into topics of ethnic cleansing, female emancipation, torture and terrorism in an enthralling alien world where the 'noise' of animal and male thought can be heard which creates compelling situations and storylines. It is a brilliantly written, intelligent, gripping page turner. The new president is a truly terrifying, manipulative villian.
The alien native Spackle are central to this story and lead to an amazing cliff hanger. Very highly recommended and I will be definitely reading the third in the series...
UPDATE
There is now a short prequel story about Viola, by Patrick Ness, available to read online. Please see the comments section of this review for the link (the Amazon filters aren't allowing the link to be posted in the main body of my review).
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The second in this trilogy, Chaos Walking, continues the adventures of Todd, but this isn't only a young persons book by any means. With its dark and unsettling storyline, its all-too-real human conflicts and (we hope) resolutions, The Ask and the Answer certainly asks difficult questions about authority, complaisance and consequences of actions. Sometimes our own answers are not what we would like to think they would be. Set in a bleak, violent and all too plausible future, it doesn't leave the reader with much hope, but certainly with an anxiety to read the third and final part as soon as possible.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read "The Knife of Never Letting Go", I was intigued to find out what happened after the cliffhanger ending. In this book the relationship between Todd and Viola develops as they grow and learn the difference between resisting under extreme pressure. An excellent book to read, with yet another cliffhanger ending. Can't wait to read the next instalment of the trilogy!
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A superb sequel
Patrick Ness has done it again. Crafted such a poignant piece of literature that pulls in the young and the old alike. Read more
Published 16 days ago by G. MCGINTY
The Amazing and the Awesome!
This was an exceptional sequel to 'The Knife of Never Letting Go'. Filled with suspense and unflinching violence, it follows the same tone as the first novel yet adds more to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anna Clare
chaos walking trilogy
Absolutely brilliant read. They were recommended to me and now they are somewhere in the family doing the rounds. They are superb.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. B. F. Knowles
Fantastic and Exciting
What an amazing book, I just couldn't wait to get to the end.
The changes between first person narrator is inventive in its crossovers and you can really identify with both... Read more
The changes between first person narrator is inventive in its crossovers and you can really identify with both... Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Bancroft
The Ask and the Answer...
The Ask and the Answer? This book just left me ASKing and finding no ANSWER. I started reading and soon was putting it down. I was lost.
1 and a half stars.
1 and a half stars.
Published 3 months ago by Abbz (Tracy's daughter)
Excellent sequel
This book follows on directly from the Knife of Never Letting Go. It's a much darker book than the first book though. Very atmospheric. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CoolJules
Compulsive, quick read. But enough story for a trilogy?
The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking)The fantastic idea of 'noise' and the constant fast paced drama made this sequel compulsory after 'The Knife'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Hartley
Inspirational.
Another fantastic novel by the wonderful Patrick Ness.
The themes found in this novel are much, much deeper than those in The Knife of Never Letting Go; terrorism seems... Read more
The themes found in this novel are much, much deeper than those in The Knife of Never Letting Go; terrorism seems... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kyuubi
Wonderful creative novel with feeling
This book is an incredible thought provoking achievement and has great pace throughout. Patrick Ness has a great insight into people through their strengths and weaknesses. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. N. Lock
matches the epicosity of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy!
So i've read this from when i got back from work (10:00 PM) All the way until when i'm finally going to bed (3:06 AM). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Britishwotsit
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