The Knife of never letting go is set in a future world ruled by terrifying violence, fear and oppression.
The main character is Todd Hewitt, the only boy in a town of adult men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, no-ones thoughts are private. Thoughts whirl through the air, creating danger for those whose thoughts are disloyal or who dream of escape.
Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the confusion of all the Noise, he knows that the town is hiding something from him - something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too.
With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn't she killed by the germ like all the other females on New World?
The main character is Todd Hewitt, the only boy in a town of adult men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, no-ones thoughts are private. Thoughts whirl through the air, creating danger for those whose thoughts are disloyal or who dream of escape.
Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the confusion of all the Noise, he knows that the town is hiding something from him - something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too.
With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn't she killed by the germ like all the other females on New World?
Todd is forced to make terrible choices in a story story is full of suspense and horror
What else has he written?
ReplyDeleteI've read this book and the story was such a gripping page-turner. A fast-paced thriller that leaves you wrung out at the end and wanting more. Thankfully Patrick Ness continues the story with "The Ask and the answer" followed by "Monsters of men". These I've yet to read but they are certainly on my list!
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