Todd's colloquial voice is by turns defensive, belligerent, innocent, and desperate the strength of his point of view and the subtle world-building contained in it make this series opener as promising as it is provocative. Todd's world is a fascinating one, and the psychological and sociological impact of being unable to shut out others' thoughts-or hide your own-is creatively explored. The emotional, physical, and intellectual drama is well crafted and relentless.Tension suspense.are palpable throughout, mitigated by occasional moments of welcome humor. The cliffhanger ending is as effective as a shot to the gut. Who is she? Why wasn't she killed by the germ like all the females on New World? Propelled by Todd's gritty narration, readers are in for a white-knuckle journey in which a boy on the cusp of manhood must unlearn everything he knows in order to figure out who he truly is.Ĭrack dramatic and comic timing. With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl.

Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, 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. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything the men think, and they hear everything he thinks. Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. The cliffhanger ending is as effective as a shot to the gut.' - Booklist (starred review) 'Narrated with crack dramatic and comic timing. Description The riveting Chaos Walking trilogy by two-time Carnegie Medalist Patrick Ness, reissued with compelling new covers - and a bonus short story in each book.

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