The Ask and the Answer Audiobook, by Patrick Ness Play Audiobook Sample

The Ask and the Answer Audiobook

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Read By: Nick Podehl, Angela Dawe Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Chaos Walking Series Release Date: September 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441888983

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

44

Longest Chapter Length:

29:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

12:28 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

The riveting Chaos Walking trilogy by two-time Carnegie Medalist Patrick Ness.

“Grim and beautifully written. . . . Superb. . . . This is among the best YA science fiction novels of the year.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Reaching the end of their flight in The Knife of Never Letting Go, Todd and Viola did not find healing and hope in Haven. They found instead their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss, waiting to welcome them to New Prentisstown. There they are forced into separate lives: Todd to prison, and Viola to a house of healing where her wounds are treated. Soon Viola is swept into the ruthless activities of the Answer, while Todd faces impossible choices when forced to join the mayor’s oppressive new regime. In alternating narratives the two struggle to reconcile their own dubious actions with their deepest beliefs. Torn by confusion and compromise, suspicion and betrayal, can their trust in each other possibly survive?

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"It was soooo gross! But I still couldn't put the book down. Funny how the previous book, despite being of the same story, made me react quite differently. It was amazing. I felt every emotion and feeling and totally lived the experience. So well written, the book spoke to me. WOW. "

— Mimi (5 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A 2009 Publishers Weekly Best Book for Children's Fiction

The Ask and the Answer Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.44444444444444 out of 54.44444444444444 out of 54.44444444444444 out of 54.44444444444444 out of 54.44444444444444 out of 5 (4.44)
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  • Overall Performance: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Shiloh Avery, 2/13/2015
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The second step in the evolution of a man. For the more mature teen reader, well worth the read. "

    — Amy, 5/18/2011
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    " This is the most AMAZING book ever!!! "

    — Caroline, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didn't enjoy it quite as much as the first in the series (The Knife of Never Letting Go), but it was still a great read, very engrossing. "

    — Kathryn, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love these books! The Noise is such an interesting concept. "

    — Kristin, 5/13/2011
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    " Thought-provoking and gritty. A great YA novel for high school students. "

    — John, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as brilliant as the first, but a deeper understanding of the characters evolves. That Mayor Prentiss is evil and power hungry. "

    — Ms., 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So far, I think this is the best of the series, but let's see if my tune changes when I finish Monsters of Men. "

    — Georgina, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked reading from Viola's point of view but overall not as good as the first. I'm too far in the series to give up on it now. "

    — Elisha, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This one was fantastic! The first one was rough going, but it really comes together in this one. I'm so looking forward to the finale! Which I have sitting right beside me! Going to dive in right now! "

    — Laura, 4/30/2011

About Patrick Ness

Patrick Ness is best known for his books for young adults, including the Chaos Walking trilogy and More Than This. Twice in a row—for Monsters of Men and A Monster Calls—he won the Carnegie Medal, the oldest and most prestigious book award for children’s writing in the UK. A Monster Calls was also the first book ever to simultaneously win the Carnegie Medal and the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration. Ness has taught creative writing at Oxford University and is a literary critic for the Guardian. Born in Virginia, he lives in London.

About the Narrators

Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.

Angela Dawe is an actor, writer, and audiobook narrator based in the Midwest. Her work as an actor has included roles in theater, film, and television, as well as improv and sketch comedy with such theaters as Second City and the Annoyance. In the literary world, Angela has received multiple awards and nominations for her work as an audiobook narrator, and is a published fiction author herself. She holds a BA in philosophy, so if the writing/performing work dries up, she has something to fall back on.