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The Ask And The Answer by Patrick Ness
Jul. 15th, 2010 09:37 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
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 Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
A stunning book that makes you think about terrorism and justified resistance, this is an emotionally satisfying, fascinating, intelligent and exciting read. Todd and Viola are great characters, the scope of the story huge and it’s a book that deserves the many awards that it’s won (including the Costa Children’s Book Award).
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 Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
A stunning book that makes you think about terrorism and justified resistance, this is an emotionally satisfying, fascinating, intelligent and exciting read. Todd and Viola are great characters, the scope of the story huge and it’s a book that deserves the many awards that it’s won (including the Costa Children’s Book Award).
