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The Knife of Never Letting Go

The Knife of Never Letting Go

DystopianScience Fiction
Pages
496
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

In a world where thoughts are never silent and secrets can be heard by everyone, young Todd Hewitt is about to discover the dark truths his town has been hiding. Forced to flee, he must navigate a dangerous landscape where his own mind is both a weapon and a vulnerability. This is a story about the harsh realities of growing up and the impossible choices that come with it.

Prose complexity
4/10

Collected in

Book cover of Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking

Vibe

DarkTenseThought-ProvokingEmotional
Coming of AgeSurvivalReluctant HeroFish Out of Water

Genres

Dystopian Science Fiction Young Adult

About the author

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Patrick Ness

Patrick Ness (born 17 October 1971 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia) is an American-British author, journalist and screenwriter, best known for young-adult fiction including the Chaos Walking trilogy (The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Ask and the Answer, Monsters of Men) and A Monster Calls. He moved to London in 1999 and was naturalised as a British citizen in 2005. He is one of only two authors to win the Carnegie Medal in consecutive years, for Monsters of Men (2011) and A Monster Calls (2012).

Characters

Todd HewittProtagonist
Aaron (Chaos Walking)Antagonist

A preacher from Prentisstown, driven by religious fanaticism, who relentlessly pursues Todd and Viola.

All characters in The Knife of Never Letting Go

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Knife of Never Letting Go end on a cliffhanger?

    The first book in the Chaos Walking series concludes with significant unresolved plot points, directly leading into the next installment. Readers should expect to continue the story to find out what happens to Todd and Viola.

  • Is there a movie adaptation of The Knife of Never Letting Go?

    A film adaptation titled 'Chaos Walking' was released, starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. It covers the events of this first book in the series.

  • How does The Knife of Never Letting Go connect to Patrick Ness's other books?

    This novel is the first in the 'Chaos Walking' trilogy, a distinct series within Patrick Ness's body of work. While it shares his characteristic exploration of complex themes and character development, it is not directly linked to his other standalone novels or series.

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