The Ask and the Answer

Name: The Ask and the Answer
Brand: Walker Books Ltd
SKU: 9781406379174
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By Patrick Ness

Series: Chaos Walking

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( 99,540 ratings, 8,560 reviews)

Summary

In The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness, the intense struggle between two factions unfolds as Todd and Viola find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing war. Set in a world where private thoughts are public, the story explores themes of power, control, and the moral complexities of rebellion. Amid chaos and conflict, the duo must navigate their loyalties and maintain their humanity.
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The Ask and the Answer

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Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd has carried a desperately wounded Viola right into the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately separated from Viola and imprisoned, Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor's new order. But what secrets are hiding just outside of town? And where is Viola? Is she even still alive? And who are the mysterious Answer?

And then, one day, the bombs begin to explode...

The new edition of this tense, shocking, and deeply moving novel features a bonus short story, The Wide, Wide Sea. Introducing new characters and set before the events of The Ask and the Answer, it is a story of love and loyalty in a divided world.

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The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness, a young adult novel, has been praised for its intense plot and complex themes. Reviewers highlight the book's exploration of morality and power dynamics, applauding its thought-provoking narrative and strong character development. The writing style is often noted for its ability to keep readers engaged with suspenseful and emotional storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406379174

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 468g

Pages: 528

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Patrick Ness Series: Chaos Walking Young Adult

About the Author

Patrick Ness is the award-winning and bestselling author of A Monster Calls, More Than This, The Rest of Us Just Live Here and Release. John Green has described him as "an insanely beautiful writer". He has won every major prize in children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal twice. He has written the screenplay for the film of A Monster Calls and the BBC Dr Who spin-off, Class. The first Chaos Walking film is slated for release in 2020. He lives in Los Angeles.