The Ask and the Answer
by Patrick Ness
Taste attributes: science fictionteendramathrillerfastfresh & originalimaginaryintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, layered science-fiction novel, otherwise balanced. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
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Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
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?
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- Author
- Patrick Ness
- Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 518
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- Open Library
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