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The Ask and the Answer Audiobook
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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
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A 2009 Publishers Weekly Best Book for Children's Fiction
The Ask and the Answer Listener Reviews
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Shiloh Avery, 2/13/2015
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" The second step in the evolution of a man. For the more mature teen reader, well worth the read. "
— Amy, 5/18/2011 -
" This is the most AMAZING book ever!!! "
— Caroline, 5/16/2011 -
" 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 -
" I love these books! The Noise is such an interesting concept. "
— Kristin, 5/13/2011 -
" Thought-provoking and gritty. A great YA novel for high school students. "
— John, 5/13/2011 -
" Not as brilliant as the first, but a deeper understanding of the characters evolves. <br/><br/>That Mayor Prentiss is evil and power hungry. "
— Ms., 5/8/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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.